The Trial Gardens at Costa Farms in Homestead , FL , are as beautiful as they are illuminating in researching and develop plants for the consumer securities industry . Meet Chloe Richard , Research & Development Trial Garden Manager .
So what does a Trial Garden Manager do?I efficaciously design and maintain a five - Accho test garden comprise of 86 raised garden bed , 8 big landscape beds , 3 separate turf areas , and a adorable Butterfly Garden .
I manage a team of three employee throughout the twelvemonth to complete casual tasks such as planting , pruning , weed management , scouting , and chemical applications to stave off losses .
I also collect data on works muscularity , disease resistance , bloom DoS , uniformity , and overall plant health to confront to breeders , R&D colleagues , and category direction .
How does the Trial Garden body of work ? What is its purpose?The Trial Garden is a show garden for the first event of the year in the Horticulture industry call in Season Premiere . This event is oblige for agent , breeders , buyers , and industriousness professionals to get an true look at all raw varieties get into the food market .
What have you learned about plant after superintend the Trial Garden?Always ask the unexpected ! Stay on a preventive pest and disease schedule but know how to take corrective action when require .
Do you have a preferred industrial plant ? Why?Roses because my middle name is Rose ! Also , roses have an inordinately complex symbolic meaning throughout history and mythology . Each of the distinct colors and number of flowers has a unique significance . Orange roses are my favorite because they symbolize enthusiasm and rage .
What do you love best about your job?My favorite part of the business is conform to stock breeder , marketing manager , and gardening expert from around the world . I get the opportunity to learn about their Modern diversity , career experience , and unequaled passion for plant . Another perk is being in the garden surrounded by a diverse raiment of colorful flowers throughout the year . I truly have a dream job !
Has working in a tryout garden taught you anything about plant that you did n’t know before?I have learn a lot about the different perennial genera since most of my past experiences has been working with annual .
Do you have any words of soundness for habitation gardeners?Gardening can and will take a lot of time to master , but it helps to find out introductory pest reconnoitering proficiency , nutritional requisite , and chemical applications needed to keep your plants glad and goodly .
Gardening is a lifelong spare-time activity , is n’t it?Yes ! And I advise gardeners to go for the challenge , learn from mistakes , and do not be afraid to get your hands dirty . It will be the most rewarding spare-time activity when you create your dream oasis .
For more information : Costa Farms21800 SW 162ND Ave . Miami , Florida 33170(800 ) 327-7074www.costafarms.com
