top of page

Join Our Team!

We're currently hiring for our Head Grower position. If you're experienced in the horticulture or retail greenhouse industry, you are encouraged to apply!

spring17.jpg

Application

Head Grower

The Head Grower is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day growing operation, with a primary focus on annuals. This person will play a key role in determining crop timing, maintaining plant quality, managing greenhouse conditions, and ensuring that our plants are healthy, full, and ready for customers when they need them.

​

This is a hands-on position for someone who knows plants, understands the demands of a retail greenhouse, and can confidently take ownership of the growing operation.

Responsibilities

Traits That We're Looking For:

Dependable

Unflappable

Resolute

Creative

Organized

Fun!

Expected Schedule

Must be flexible depending on seasonal changes. During our peak season, April-June, you are expected to work up to 6 days a week.

​Weekends are required during certain peak times as well. 

​Besides busy periods, we are very flexible!

  • Oversee the production and care of annuals (and some perennials) from planting through retail readiness

  • Develop and maintain crop schedules to ensure plants are ready for key selling periods

  • Monitor and manage watering, fertilizing, temperature, humidity, ventilation, lighting, and overall greenhouse conditions

  • Scout crops regularly for insects, diseases, nutrient deficiencies, and other growing issues

  • Implement appropriate pest and disease management practices

  • Coordinate planting, transplanting, spacing, pruning, pinching, and other crop maintenance

  • Maintain consistent plant quality, appearance, and timing across the greenhouse

  • Work closely with management and greenhouse staff to plan production needs and inventory

  • Train, direct, and support greenhouse employees in proper plant-care practices

  • Help manage ordering and inventory of plugs, liners, chemicals, soil, fertilizer, and other growing supplies

  • Maintain accurate growing records and schedules

  • Troubleshoot problems quickly and make informed decisions when conditions change

  • Keep greenhouse areas organized, clean, safe, and efficient

  • Assist with other garden center and seasonal responsibilities as needed

  • Lead by example and contribute to a positive, hardworking, and fun team environment

Does this sound like you? Let's chat!

Phone

(952) 469-3506

Email

Social Media

  • Facebook
  • Instagram

Thanks for submitting!

OUR STORE

Address: 20230 Kenrick Avenue

Lakeville, MN 55044

Phone: 952-469-3506

Email:  garden@terragardencenter.com

HOURS

Sunday 10am-4pm

Monday-Saturday 10am-6pm

HELP

SUBSCRIBE

Thanks for submitting!

  • Facebook
  • LinkedIn
  • Instagram

© 2026 Terra Garden Center. Powered and secured by Wix

bottom of page