Introducing Elizabeth - The Garden Whisperer

6/21/2022

Elizabeth Shin
UC Davis undergraduate, 4th year
Major: Landscape Architecture

When I was younger, my Korean grandmother would make annual summer trips to my family’s home in Central California. My favorite activity we did together was pick blueberries at Rancho Notso Grande, our local blueberry farm. We would spend hours plucking the fattest blueberries until our baskets were full and our backs were aching. I never learned to speak Korean, so our time spent together was always in silence. Despite the language barrier, gardening with my grandma built a long-lasting bond. I felt the most connected to her when we were outside, working and spending time together in the land. I attribute my love for plants to my grandmother. She taught me that gardening is not just about tending and cultivating plants, but tending and cultivating relationships with people and landscapes. The time I spent harvesting fruit with my grandma has become one of the fondest memories of my childhood, and my goal as “Garden Whisperer” is to share this experience with others.

When I saw the application for “Garden Whisperer,” where I was given the opportunity to design a garden for horticulture-human research, I was immediately intrigued. It brought me back to that joyful time of my life, where I experienced the therapeutic properties of horticulture firsthand. As I enter my fourth, and final year at UC Davis, I want to be more intentional about the jobs that I take on. This means choosing a job that will challenge me, that I am passionate about, that will positively impact my community. This internship fit these criteria and more. After years of social distancing, I see this internship as an opportunity to foster community in Davis. I’m so excited to see what’s in store for me at Pine Trails Ranch.

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As you pursue a career in such a passion-driven field, it's completely fair to consider the financial side of the opportunity. While the intrinsic rewards are immense, knowing the typical salary landscape is crucial for a sustainable career.

Internship Pay Expectation: In the US (where UC Davis and your ranch are located), horticulture, environmental science, and research internships can vary widely. University-affiliated or non-profit roles sometimes offer an hourly wage close to the state minimum (currently around $16/hour in California) or a modest stipend. However, roles requiring specialized skills like yours often pay more, sometimes $18 to $25+ per hour, depending on the grant and institution.

Career Salaries: For context, full-time Horticulture Technicians or Research Assistants in California can expect annual salaries ranging from $45,000 to over $65,000, with specialized roles in design or management paying significantly higher.

Remember, the experience and professional network you gain at Pine Trails Ranch is an investment that will far outweigh the initial stipend. It's the key to unlocking those higher-paying, more impactful roles down the line.

Best of luck with your application! You can find resources to help analyze salary expectations and potential raises in the future using this tool:

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