Garden Apprentice Program 2020 ~ Application Form

Garden Apprentice 2026 Application
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Please answer the following questions in as much detail as you feel is appropriate.
REQUIREMENTS:

• A personal interview on the school grounds will be required for consideration in the Garden Apprentice program. When your application is received, we will send you a letter of confirmation and contact you to schedule a visit to the Emerald Valley gardens. It is our goal to complete these interviews by early January. Please let us know if an in person interview is not possible for you.

• We ask for two letters of recommendation from people who are familiar with your work and your abilities (other than your family) to be uploaded to this application.

• We ask for one photo of yourself (to be uploaded to this application).
Please feel free to contact us to set up an appointment time as soon as you have submitted your application and your letters of recommendation have been received.

Please email Rebecca Maxfield at cshs@cshs.com if you have any questions or concerns about the application process.

If you have specific questions regarding the apprentice program itself please contact Bryan Bowen at bryan.w.bowen@gmail.com

Not sure where your email should be directed? Address it to both Rebecca and Bryan!
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What attracts you to our Garden Apprentice program?*
What interests, skills (i.e. carpentry, horticulture), education or gardening experiences do you have?*
What CSHS course are you enrolled in for the 2025 year? Have you taken any other CSHS courses in the past? *
Do you have any considerations or concerns that may affect your ability to take part in gardening work? Please explain.*
Gardening and farming require hard work~ though there are many aspects of our program such as seed starting, harvesting and transplanting, there are other necessary tasks including lifting, using wheelbarrows, working with compost and using electrical equipment such as weed whippers and mowers. Do you have any concerns about this kind of work?*
Policies & Procedures

Please read the policies and procedures below. This box must be checked in order to submit your form.
I am aware that the first month of this Garden Apprentice program is a probationary period and that my level of participation will be reviewed with me at that time to determine my ability and willingness to continue as a garden apprentice.

I have read and am fully aware of the duties expected of me if I am chosen as a full term garden apprentice in the Roots of Herbalism & Foundations of Health programs. I declare that I am fully able to participate in the above stated activities.
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Garden Apprentice 2026 Application

Policies & Procedures