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!)

Ellen Johnson – Horticulture Advisor

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Ellen joined us in 2025..

In her spare time: You’ll find Ellen hiking around the country.

Mike Elliott – Horticulture Coordinator

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Mike joined us in 2025..

In his spare time: You’ll find Mike hiking around the country.

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.

Matt Reade – Head Gardener

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Drinks: Mocha Latte
Biscuits: Garibaldi

Matt is a credit to the team and a hard worker with a fountain of knowledge.

In his spare time: Matt likes reading and spending time with his mates.

Callum Foley – Senior Gardener

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Drinks: Chai Latte
Biscuits: Biscotti

Callum hit the ground running when he joined us in early 2025. He has a bucket full of experience and knowledge and a great compliment to the team.

In his spare time: Callum likes football and is always kicking the ball around the yard. He also plays for a Sunday team locally.

Alex Curtis – Gardener

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Drinks: Tea please
Biscuits: Any chocolate

Alex joined us early 2025 and was immediately part of the team. Alex is hard working and learning new skills each week so will be come a great asset to the team.

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