Meet the team
Name Richard Jell
Job Title Owner
Background
- Trained at Pershore Horticultural College in Worcestershire
- Plant production at James Coles Nurseries in Leicester
- Horticultural Lecturer and Centre Manager at Moulton College
Interesting Fact
Richard has cycled from John O' Groats to Lands End and Geneva to Milan for charity.
He was also once press ganged into singing 'Like a Virgin' at a karaoke bar in Stratford, Canada.
Name Dan Ploscar
Job Title Centre Manager
Background
- Supported special needs clients in horticultural workplaces
- 3 years experience at Richard's Plants
Interesting Fact
Dan is a keen sportsman and like playing football regularly and fitness training.
His favourite food is pizza and ice cream but not together!
He once competed in an online gaming competition and won £100.
Name Molly Parkin
Job Title Plant Care
Background
- The youngest member of the team
- Studying for her A levels at Southfields School
- Been with the Richard's Plants team for a year
- Looks after plant production, potting and general plant care
Interesting Fact
Molly enjoys playing sport including hockey and rounders.
She has played the guitar since she was 4 years old.
Name Olly Garwood
Job Title Weekend Assistant
Background
- Olly has been with us for a year now helping us every weekend
- Studying for a Diploma in Bricklaying at Moulton College
Interesting Fact
Olly loves football and music. He also once lost a bet and had to do 50 sit ups in his boxers on the top of Mount Snowdon in the snow.