Jamie

Working history before joining Botany Bay Nurseries, Plant Centre & Wildlife Shop

I worked at WJ Findons in Stratford for 11 yrs growing bedding plants and also attended Morton Morrell College on an apprenticeship scheme. In 1997 I joined Botany Bay Nurseries, Plant Centre & Wildlife Shop as a delivery driver and worked my way up to become Managing Director in 2006.

Brief job role at Botany Bay Nurseries, Plant Centre & Wildlife Shop

As well as overseeing the commercial side of Botany Bay Nurseries, I oversee the day to day running of the Plant centre & Wildlife Shop. I’m the shrub, perennial and sundries buyer, and i'm hands on with the merchandising of products.

Myself!

I enjoy life to the full, I like spending time with my beautiful wife Abby, adorable son Theo and black Labrador Sky. I'm an outdoor kind of guy, particulary if i'm shooting a great round of golf. Equally happy on the sofa watching ANY sport on TV, much to Abby's dismay!

Favourite group of plants

Herbaceous perennials and Acers

Favourite music, football team and hobbies

• Dizzee Rascal & Black Eyed Peas
• Aston Villa FC
• Texas Holdem Poker
• Golf – handicap 16

Jennie

Working history before joining Botany Bay Nurseries, Plant Centre & Wildlife Shop

I worked for 25 years at a local wholesale nursery growing bedding plants, Azaleas and Cacti. I joined Botany Bay Nurseries, Plant Centre & Wildlife Shop in 2002.   

Brief job role at Botany Bay Nurseries, Plant Centre & Wildlife Shop

I am an experienced member of the team, where at times I oversee others members of the team as well as give advice to customers on the range of products we offer.

Myself! 

I would describe myself as fun, scatty and likeable!  A smile is never far from my face.

Favourite group of plants 

Clematis, Snowdrops and Daffodils.

Favourite hobbies 

• I love watching all sports, especially football
• Gardening
• Painting in water colour
• Walking 
• music

Stuart

Working history before joining Botany Bay Nurseries, Plant Centre & Wildlife Shop

This is my second time of employment at Botany Bay Plant Centre & Wildlife Shop. In 2004 I left to join the army but unfortunately this career was short lived due to injury. Botany Bay couldn’t keep me away for long when I rejoined in 2007!  

Brief job role at Botany Bay Plant Centre & Wildlife Shop

I have several key roles within our commercial nursery at Botany Bay including Sales Representative and Despatch Coordinator.  During the autumn I travel around the UK, meeting customers to discuss their previous year and putting together orders for the following year.  

During the rest of the year I organise and coordinate our commercial despatch department, which includes responsibility for drivers schedules and ensuring the right orders go to the right customers at the right time! 

I also help out in the Plant Centre during peak times of the year.

Myself

I would say I am hard working but loads of fun – but I guess you’d have to ask my colleagues about the last bit! I enjoy spending time with lovely wife Helen and our dog Oscar

Favourite group of plants

Fuchsia's & 'Grow Your Own' veg

Favourite hobbies

• Watching rugby
• Shooting
• Fly Fishing