Blooming new job

So I've started a new job. You might think 'This girls almost finished her nursing diploma, maybe it's at a hospital?' Guess again! The local cool climate privately owned gardens, yeah! Because I've not been a pro gardener in my career yet, just an amateur, so I thought I'd give it a go. Seeing as I'm almost finished my nursing-literally one assignment and one week of placement to go-I'm only working 2 days a week (at the garden, 2 or 3 nursing too-I thrive on variety). So far they're impressed with my enthusiasm for the job and because I've always been thrown in the deep in, plus I am a keen gardener at home, I'm taking to these waters rather well (pardon the pun) (got water on the mind, need to go for a swim).

I'm in the water garden, which is open 7 days a week all year round (bar the usual public holidays) but the private garden (which is literally the private garden of the millionaire who owns the place) is open only twice a year for a few consecutive weekends in a row, at this time. From what I believe it seems to be changing with the recent employment of a new events manager. I think it's a great idea, because the spot is truly special, full of hidden alcoves seemingly designed for midday performances for mums and kids or symphony orchestras, take your pick. 

A prehistoric Gunnera, one of the thousands of plants in the gardens. This species was actually in Monet's garden #hortfunfact

In addition to this job I'm also taking care of the father-in-law's Vegie/herb patch and blossoming orchard. At the moment it's a big job of bringing it back into working order but I did get some cute pictures of Zali and Luna helping me weed the other day so it's all worth it.

So keep an eye out on my blog as I continue my very unique path in life gardening, nursing and travelling!