Ben Brophy
Kennett Square,PA
Summary
A passionate and determined garden landscaper with over 6 years experience across various internationally recognized horticultural and landscape institutions in the UK and USA. Possessing specialized skills in garden maintenance and design, as well as in-depth horticultural knowledge. Bringing strong work ethic and excellent organizational skills to any setting. Demonstrated ability to build relationships, solve problems creatively and contribute to team and client relationship environments.
Qualified in horticulture, using various tool and equipment, pesticide applications and first aid, as well as possessing a full, clean international drivers license.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
International Intern
Longwood Gardens
Kennett Square, PA
09.2024 - Current
- Invited by Longwood Gardens to enroll onto the International Horticulture Program to work in, and learn from, various departments across the gardens, including Land Stewardship, ecology, outdoor landscapes and the conservatories.
- Given opportunities to travel to and visit other gardens across the country.
- Attend lectures and practical training classes to improve horticulture knowledge and practical skills.
Gardener
Various
London
06.2017 - Current
- A keen and avid gardener since 2018 sourcing my own clients and undertaking garden overhauls and redesigns, as well as adding additional planting and carrying out maintenance plans for clients outside of employment in my own free time.
- Gardener for Bedford Estates, London (Sept 2018-Feb 2019) and Belderbos Landscapes (March 2019 - August 2019).
Hard Landscaper
Garden Club London
London, United Kingdom
04.2023 - 08.2024
- Employed by the award-winning Garden Club London to train and work on the hard landscaping team across various high-end garden build projects in London.
- Skills acquired include carpentry (including decking), masonry (brick and block laying), rendering, tiling, garden design and implementing planting plans. Using various power tools and equipment to be able to carry out the tasks.
- Played a key role in creating the Hamptons Mediterranean Garden and achieving a Silver Gilt medal at the 2023 RHS Chelsea Flower Show.
- Enabled to demonstrate and implement my horticultural knowledge into projects in the form of planting plans and layouts, as well as other soft landscaping skills such as turf grass installation, tree planting and plant maintenance.
- Working closely with garden designers and project managers to create the perfect design for each client as well as overcome issues arising on site over the course of the build process.
Botanical Horticulturist
Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
London, United Kingdom
09.2021 - 03.2023
- Managing the day-to-day horticultural maintenance of the wild rose garden at Kew Gardens, including looking after and organizing team days for students, trainees and volunteers on a daily basis.
- Working within the Arboretum team at RBG Kew to help maintain and improve various gardens within Kew's Arboretum. Using a wide range of different tools and equipment to do so (including mini-digger)
- Completing plant stock checks on the BRAHMS database system and working closely with Kew's nursery to help propagate and grow various shrubs and trees to be planted out.
- Researching new species to collect and add to Kew's Rose collection.
- Pest and disease identification and treating
- Played a key role in creating Kew's new Winter Garden.
Botanical Horticulture Apprentice
Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
London, United Kingdom
08.2019 - 08.2021
- Working across various teams within Kew Gardens to gain knowledge and practical experience in botanical horticulture, whilst completing the NVQ Level 2 horticulture and landscape operative qualification.
- Gaining experience in ornamental horticulture, display horticulture, propagation, nursery work, and glasshouse work (including 2 x 6-month placements in the Palm House and the newly restored Temperate House).
- Improving horticultural tasks such as mowing, weeding, string-trimming, hedge trimming, pruning and planting etc.
- Learning about pest and disease identification and treatment, including gaining PA1/PA6 pesticide application licenses.
Education
Higher National Diploma - Project Management For Construction (BSc)
University Of Brighton
United Kingdon08-2018
High School Diploma -
Cardinal Vaughan Memorial School
London, United Kingdom07-2015
Skills
- Gardening Techniques
- Workload Management
- Time Management
- Flower Bed Arrangements
- Equipment Maintenance
- Project Management
- Landscaping
- Power Tool Operation
- Project Design
- Pest Control
- Teamwork
Affiliations
- Mountain Biking
- Kayaking
- Hiking
- Swimming
Accomplishments
- Junior European Rowing Championship Bronze Medal representing Great Britian in the coxless 4.
- UK National Rowing Champion (Junior) 2014 mens double sculls
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
International Intern
Longwood Gardens
09.2024 - Current
Hard Landscaper
Garden Club London
04.2023 - 08.2024
Botanical Horticulturist
Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
09.2021 - 03.2023
Botanical Horticulture Apprentice
Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
08.2019 - 08.2021
Gardener
Various
06.2017 - Current
Higher National Diploma - Project Management For Construction (BSc)
University Of Brighton
High School Diploma -
Cardinal Vaughan Memorial School
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