Currently enrolled in Kent State\'s Master of Landscape Architecture Program

Euclid, OH

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Mobile: 216-403-9436

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ripplehort@gmail.com

Expertise

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• since 1989

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Education

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• Kent State University, Master of Landscape Architecture

• Swarthmore College, Swarthmore, PA                                                    BA in English Literature, 1990

• Longwood Gardens, Kennett Square, PA                                                    Professional Gardener Program 1992-94

• OSU Extension, Cleveland, OH                                                                      Market Gardener Training Program 2007

• Western Reserve Land Conservancy, Cleveland, OH                Sherwick Tree Steward Training Program 2019

• Currently enrolled in Kent State\'s Master of Landscape Architecture

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Specialties & Services

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• Landscape Design

• Landscape Installation & Maintenance

• Water (Gardens / Features / Rain Gardens / Drainage & Irrigation)‎

• Horticulturist‎

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Description

 

My gardening career started in public gardens on the east coast.  I have had the honor of working in some amazing places including the Scott Arboretum inPennsylvania, The Isabella Steward Gardener Museum in Boston, and Wave Hill in NYC.

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My training at Longwood Gardens was extensive and has served me well over the years and opened up a variety of work including greenhouse production, small design projects, tree care, pruning, planting and more.

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Since moving to Ohio in 1999, I have mostly worked in the private sector.  From 2008-2012, I managed the Tremont Farmers' Market, which further increased my interest in local food production and sustainable and wholesome gardening practices.

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I am currently currently enrolled in Kent State\'s Master of Landscape Architecture.

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