Jonathan Ryan graduated as a Bachelor of Science in Horticulture majoring in Landscape Design & Landscape Construction / Garden Centre Management from ITB - the Institute of Technology, Blanchardstown - in Dublin in 2004. It is one of the leading Horticultural degree qualifications in Ireland, with ITB providing the backbone of the course while Warrenstown Horticultural College and the National Botanical Gardens provided the practical and technical elements.
The course consisted of 3 years full time and a 9 month work experience, where Jonathan worked in leading Limerick Garden Centre on plant use, plant knowledge, planting plans, plant husbandry and maintenance. In 2005 Jonathan graduated again from ITB with a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) with First Class Honours. Majoring in Horticultural Business Management. The course consisted of a 1 year intense degree. The aim of the degree was to produce a more rounded professional and business-minded Horticulturist with a modern approach toward horticulture in Ireland.
After qualifying Jonathan worked for one of the largest Landscape and Nursery companies in Ireland. These years exposed Jonathan to large landscape projects, design and plant use. During these years Jonathan also travelled to various countries around the world and this has shaped his design palate with many creative influences within his design process for gardens. He has a wide range of experience in both the academic and practical skills within the horticultural industry.
Jonathan has developed a vast knowledge of plants and planting techniques which he brings to Ryan Landscaping & Horticulture Ltd. The level of knowledge and experience he has is invaluable to our customers when discussing their briefs and in designing the concepts and planting schemes for their garden.