The right guidance
for practical work.
Observe plants, practise everyday tasks, understand irrigation and organise work within the scope and limits of the role.
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A skilled caretaker.
Better judgement.
More confident practice.
For caretakers who tend the garden or oversee the work of landscape contractors.
Two roles, one tailored learning pathway
The right guidance
The insight needed
to coordinate well.
Understand the maintenance programme, spot discrepancies, pass on information and recognise situations that require specialist advice.
Choose the duration of support
Three programmes.
Rooted in your own garden.
Every programme combines online learning, regular discussions and three-hour practical sessions at the villa.
Foundations
3months
Establish the essential knowledge and first routines.
- 3 three-hour sessions at the villa
- 30 minutes per month of remote support
- 1 written response per week to one combined submission
- 12 months’ access to online learning
- An individual review
Developing skills
6months
Build on practical experience and consolidate learning.
- 4 three-hour sessions at the villa
- 30 minutes per month of remote support
- 1 written response per week to one combined submission
- 12 months’ access to online learning
- An individual review
Through the seasons
12months
Adapt working practices as the garden changes over a full year.
- 6 three-hour sessions at the villa
- 30 minutes per month of remote support
- 1 written response per week to one combined submission
- 12 months’ access to online learning
- An individual review
Online access: 12 months with every programme.
Practical sessions, monthly calls and written responses are included during the chosen 3, 6 or 12 months of support. Travel is charged separately.
Your training fee and terms are confirmed before you commit.
Your online learning space
An overview of
the caretaker’s learning pathway.
Modules, the plant atlas, practical case studies and progress indicators are brought together in one place.
Personal online access for 12 months with every programme. Support lasts 3, 6 or 12 months, depending on the programme selected. Switch between French and English on the platform. Contact us to agree the language of practical sessions and personal support.
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Learn online.
Put it into practice
at your property.
01
Learn at your own pace
Lessons, reference sheets, exercises and plant guides available for twelve months.
02
Practise at the villa
Three-hour sessions focused on the tasks and situations relevant to the caretaker’s role.
03
Get answers to your questions
A thirty-minute monthly call and a weekly written response to a combined submission of questions and photos.
One person or a small team
Up to four participants.
At the same villa.
An individual programme fee, with a supplement for each additional participant. Each person has their own online access and individual review.
Practical sessions, thirty-minute calls and written responses are shared by the group. Practical work is organised so that everyone can take part.
Your first questions
Before you
begin.
Is the training available in English? +
The online platform is available in French and English, including lessons, quizzes and assessments. Please confirm the language of practical sessions and personal support before booking.
Does ORIZON have to maintain the garden? +
No. Training can be purchased independently and delivered alongside your existing teams and contractors. It can also complement an ORIZON garden oversight service.
Does the caretaker need to be a gardener already? +
The pathway is adapted to their experience and responsibilities. The initial conversation helps define realistic training objectives.
What happens after 3 or 6 months? +
Personal support ends. Access to the online content continues until twelve months after the programme start date.
Is travel included? +
Travel is charged separately. The location and travel arrangements are agreed before you commit.
Does training include garden oversight? +
No. Training support focuses on learning and is not an emergency service. Garden oversight is a separate service, provided by quotation.
Explore garden oversight ↗A complimentary initial phone call
Let’s discuss
your caretaker’s needs.
Tell us about your garden, your team and what you would like to improve. Together, we will identify the right support.
Arrange an initial callYour contact
Norman de SousaORIZON+33 6 67 55 86 42norman.d@orizon-signature.com