Creating and maintaining the spaces
where you enjoy the moments that matter
Creating and maintaining the spaces where you enjoy the moments that matter
Maintenance and Aftercare Team
Graham Nunns – Head of Horticulture
Qualifications: National Diploma in Horticulture, City & Guilds Level 2 PA1 Principles of Safe Handling & PA6 Safe Application of Pesticides, RHS Pruning Course, FAA Level 3 Emergency First Aid at Work (RQF)
Drinks: Coffee am Tea pm – both white with one sugar thanks
Biscuits: Ooh, Chocolate Hobnob Thanks!
Now with over 10 years at Bushy Business, Graham has become Head of Horticulture, overseeing all of our Maintenance and Aftercare as well as much of our Soft Landscaping work. Back in 2011 we nabbed him from Notcutts Garden Centre and in the intervening years he has worked hard to help us build up the maintenance and aftercare client base, providing hard work and attention to detail in every garden he has worked in or oversees. His personable manner, tenacity, and passion for all things horticultural has never wavered. Graham’s day to day tasks mean he finds himself working less in client’s gardens (much to his disappointment) but is always on hand to get stuck in and relishes the opportunity to whip his secateurs out and get pruning.
Graham’s background is well rooted in horticulture. Having keen gardening parents, he went on to Merrist Wood College to study Amenity Horticulture and Landscaping. Whilst there and for four years thereafter he worked at Notcutts Garden Centre in Cranleigh working up to Planteria Supervisor before joining us and becoming an invaluable member of the team.
In his spare time: Graham enjoys spending time in his own garden and with his wife, son and their dog, Monty (yes, he was named after Monty Don!)
Thomas Pady – Senior Head Gardener (Maintenance and Aftercare)
Qualifications: Level 2 Diploma Horticulture – Landscape Construction, ROLO Approved Health and Safety Awareness Course, NPORS N602 Chainsaw Cross-Cutting and Maintenance, City & Guilds Level 2 PA1 Principles of Safe Handling & PA6 Safe Application of Pesticides , FAA Level 3 Emergency First Aid at Work (RQF)
Drinks: Black coffee, oat milk if you have it
Biscuits: Malted Milks
Within a short period of time it was clear that Thomas is a dedicated horticultural professional, passionate about the industry and always absorbing information, reading up and asking questions of his workmates. He soon progressed to become a team leader and has recently been promoted to Senior Head Gardener. Tom is always keen to understand how he can look after our clients better, never resting on his laurels.
In his spare time: Tom loves to spend time in the great outdoors, on his allotment, enjoying our beautiful countryside or you’ll find him pounding the pavement for his next half/full marathon / Tough Mudder or anything that involves putting himself through the ringer!.
Christian Brown – Head Gardener
Qualifications: City & Guilds Level 2 PA1 Principles of Safe Handling & PA6 Safe Application of Pesticides , B&E Car & Trailer Course, J1 Telehandler Forklift Course, FAA Level 3 Emergency First Aid at Work (RQF)
Drinks: White coffee please
Biscuits: Bourbons
Christian has been with us for a few years now, he joined us from Architectural Plants where he was on the planting team. He then has been a superb addition to the team, he has slotted right in, loved by all and he loves being in a garden. Rising from the ranks of Gardener to Head Gardener in no time tells you he’s a smart cookie, organised, knowledgeable and exacting in what he does.
In his spare time: Christian likes nothing more than sitting on a bank fishing, hitting the trails on his mountain (e)bike and socializing.
Jack Barney – Head Gardener
Qualifications: NVQ Level 2 Horticulture, ROLO Approved Health and Safety Awareness Course, City & Guilds Level 2 PA1 Principles of Safe Handling & PA6 Safe Application of Pesticides , FAA Level 3 Emergency First Aid at Work (RQF)
Drinks: Tea, one sugar please, or coffee, either, thanks
Biscuits: Ooh… Chocolate Digestive!
Jack joined us in 2018 and I don’t think he has ever stopped smiling! But don’t let his easy-going manner fool you, Jack is passionate and knowledgeable about plants and caring for our client’s gardens. He likes nothing better than improving the gardens he works in, not just content with keeping them looking amazing he wants to better them and always has Graham’s and Chris’s ears about what could be done. Not only that, but he also likes to lighten everyone else’s day and help them love what they do as much as he does.
In his spare time: You’ll find Jack hurtling down a trail on his bike, although he has started cheating recently and using an e-bike!
James Freeland – Head Gardener
Qualifications: NPTC L2 Manually Fed Woodchippers Course, FAA Level 3 Emergency First Aid at Work (RQF)
Drinks: Coffee, white
Biscuits: Chocolate Leibniz
James had previously run his own garden maintenance business before joining Ramster Gardens, in Chiddingfold, and working directly under the head gardener. James then came and joined us here at Bushy Business and has fitted in very well indeed. He is an excellent gardener, very attentive and takes enormous pride in his work and as a bonus is a very happy and approachable person, he brightens up any garden he works in.
In his spare time: James enjoys hitting the trails, with his workmates, on his mountain bike, socialising.
Will Offer – Head Gardener
Qualifications: City & Guilds Level 2 PA1 Principles of Safe Handling & PA6 Safe Application of Pesticides , NPORS N602 Chainsaw Cross-Cutting and Maintenance, FAA Level 3 Emergency First Aid at Work (RQF)
Drinks: Black coffee
Biscuits: I love a Garibaldi
Will has spent the last few years working on commercial grounds care perfecting his lawn care knowledge, but it is his love of gardens that has brought him back to private gardens and to us. Will previously ran a maintenance team for a local company, looking after a team of gardeners and ensuring their clients got the care and attention they needed. Passionate about plants and hugely knowledgeable, Will is a great addition to the team, helping to support and improve all that work with him.
In his spare time: As a new dad he doesn’t have much spare time so when he’s not with his family you might find him out in his kayak, having a paddle.
Josh Dore – Senior Gardener
Qualifications: City & Guilds Level 2 PA1 Principles of Safe Handling & PA6 Safe Application of Pesticides , NPORS N602 Chainsaw Cross-Cutting and Maintenance, NPTC Level 2 Award in Felling and Processing Trees up to 380mm, FAA Level 3 Emergency First Aid at Work (RQF)
Drinks: Tea, milk, and 2 sugars, please
Biscuits: Party Rings
In his spare time: Josh enjoys mountain biking, seeing live music and going rock climbing, he is also studying canine behaviour online.
Sam Buckley – Gardener
Qualifications: Level 2 in Construction & Landscaping,
Drinks: Coffee with oat milk if you have it, please
Biscuits: Fruit shortbread for me
Since joining us from another garden maintenance company Sam has proven to be a great addition to the team, his job previous to that was as a chef. He finds the lure of nature, the ability to be creative and learn new skills greater than the pull of a noisy, steamy, hot kitchen.
In his spare time: Sam enjoys working in his own garden and expanding his horticultural knowledge: he is studying a planting course at Merrist Wood.
Sophie Smale – Gardener
Qualifications: FAA Level 3 Emergency First Aid at Work (RQF)
Drinks: Tea, one sugar please
Biscuits: Fox’s Viennese milk chocolate
Sophie joined us after having several jobs that she just didn’t find fulfilling; horticulture though has really clicked with her. It certainly shows, Sophie loves it all, whether it’s mowing, planting, pruning, or weeding, she finds it all smile inducing.
In her spare time – Sophie enjoys being outside, walking her dog, and working on her van (she’s converting it into a camper), this doesn’t stop her going off exploring and getting away in it now though.
Angus Hall – Gardener
Qualifications: NPORS N602 Chainsaw Cross-Cutting and Maintenance, Agricultural Tractor Course,
Drinks: Coffee with milk
Biscuits: Chocolate digestives
Angus joined us in 2023 having worked in maintenance and soft landscaping roles. He has great knowledge on horticulture and is an asset to the team.
In his spare time: Angus enjoys being outside and enjoying nature.
Sam Perry – Gardener
Qualifications: NPORS N602 Chainsaw Cross-Cutting and Maintenance, J1 Telehandler Forklift Course
Drinks: Coffee white, one sugar
Biscuits: Custard Creams
Sam joined us in 2023 having worked in maintenance and soft landscaping roles. He brings great experience, patience and a cheerful smile everyday.
In his spare time: Sam enjoys the great outdoors, walking and trips to the beach.
