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As of Aug 22, 2026, the average hourly pay for remote gardener in California is $21.14, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.07 and $23.94 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A Remote Gardener provides virtual guidance and support for gardening tasks, typically through video calls, phone consultations, or online messaging. They assist clients with plant care, garden planning, pest control, and troubleshooting plant issues. This role may also involve creating customized care schedules and offering recommendations based on a client's specific environment. It is ideal for experienced gardeners who want to share their expertise remotely without physically working on-site.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of a remote gardener?

As a Remote Gardener, your daily tasks often revolve around remotely monitoring the health and progress of gardens using digital tools, providing care instructions to on-site staff or clients, and offering troubleshooting advice for plant issues. You may also create maintenance schedules, recommend suitable plants or treatments, and track gardening outcomes using photos and sensor data. Regular communication with clients or property managers is essential to ensure all tasks are being completed efficiently. This role offers a blend of horticultural expertise and the flexibility of working from any location, making it ideal for those who are organized and tech-savvy.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a remote gardener?

To thrive as a Remote Gardener, you need solid knowledge of plant care, horticulture, and remote monitoring techniques, often supported by experience in landscaping or a related field. Familiarity with smart irrigation systems, garden management apps, and digital reporting tools is highly beneficial. Strong communication, self-motivation, and problem-solving skills are essential for collaborating with clients and team members from afar. These abilities ensure you can effectively maintain gardens, provide expert advice, and resolve issues without being physically present.

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Infographic showing various Remote Gardener job openings in California as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 11% Locum Tenens, 37% As Needed, 33% Full Time, 4% Part Time, 2% Temporary, and 13% Nights. Highlights an 97% Physical, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $43,961 per year, or $21.1 per hour.

MWR Gardener

Commander, Navy Installations Command

Coronado, CA • On-site, Remote

$22.21 - $24.06/hr

Full-time

Posted 12 days ago

Commander, Navy Installations Command rating

8.3

Company rating: 8.3 out of 10

Based on 7 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

11th of 49 rated military and defense

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Summary
This position is assigned to the Non-Appropriated Fund (NAF) Fleet Readiness; Commander, Navy Installations Command (CNIC); Picnic Park, Q-Zone, Naval Base Coronado. Incumbent Performs seasonal gardening tasks such as fertilizing, preparing seedbeds, transplanting, laying sod, aerating, pruning, trimming, and applying chemicals to plants according to seasonal schedules or project plans for assigned area and in consonance with environmental instructions.
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  • Performs seasonal gardening tasks such as fertilizing, preparing seedbeds, transplanting, laying sod, aerating, pruning, trimming, and applying chemicals to plants according to seasonal schedules or project plans for assigned area and in consonance with environmental instructions.

  • Considers suitability of weather, degree of moisture in soil, and stage of plant growth in deciding when and how to do work.

  • Figures quantities of plants, seeds, fertilizer, and other materials needed for specific areas. May start nursery and cold frame beds independently and select proper fungicides, insecticides, and herbicides for the control of common plant diseases, plant insects, and weeds.

  • Performs other related duties as assigned.

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Conditions of employment
  • Must be able to work nights, holidays and weekends.
  • May be exposed to dirt, mud, dust, and sometimes chemical sprays and chemical dust.
  • Must be able to satisfactorily complete background investigation. Background Investigations are conducted using fingerprint identification and completion of background inquiry forms.
  • Must be able to lift items up to 40 lbs.
  • Must successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. Any discrepancies must be resolved as a condition of employment.
  • Must have an obtain a valid driver's license.
  • May be required to wear protective clothing.
  • Must be able to climb and stand on ladders.
  • May be exposed to variant weather such as hot sun, chilly or rainy weather.

Qualifications
  • Knowledge of gardening procedures to decide when and which standard method to use.

  • Knowledge of when and how plants should be watered, when to thin or transplant plants and how to prune plants or trees to remove diseased parts and seal wounds with coating mixture.

  • Knowledge of harvesting seeds and removing bulbs from ground for storage.

  • Knowledge of and ability to build a good soil base and place seeds at proper depth, in consideration of moisture, temperature, humidity, and ventilation requirements needed to encourage germination and growth of new plants.

  • Ability to compute required quantities of plants, seeds and other garden materials needed for specific areas; and select and use fungicides, insecticides, and herbicides for control of common plant diseases, plant insects, and weeds.

Education
This position is not in a positive education series.
Additional information
Executive Order 12564 requires a Federal workplace free of illegal drugs. According to the Executive Order, all Federal employees are required to remain drug free throughout their employment. Commander, Navy Installations Command is a Drug-Free Federal Workplace. The use of illegal drugs will not be tolerated, and use of or intoxication by illegal drugs will result in penalties up to and including removal from Federal Service.
Non-U.S. citizens with fewer than three years of recent residential history in the U.S. may be determined ineligible for employment.
Some positions have special requirements. Selectee may be required to complete a one (1) year probationary period. Participation in Direct Deposit/Electronic Fund Transfer within the first 30 days of employment is required.
In accordance with the Real ID Act of 2005, if a candidate or new hire requires access to a military installation and does not have a REAL ID, identity will need to be established. Identity is established by presenting either one (1) Acceptable Credential or by presenting an acceptable combination of Source Identify Documents. Acceptable Credentials are listed in List A and Acceptable Source Identity Documents are listed in Lists B and C in the link below (page 3). If using an Acceptable Credential, only one (1) from List A is required and if using Acceptable Source Identity Documents, one (1) from List B and one (1) from List C is required.
https://www.oni.navy.mil/Portals/12/Vistors/Base%20Access%20Form.pdf?ver=2017-08-28-065204-693
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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
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