Kait Ryan

Minneapolis, MN
(612) 368-6812
kryan@minneapolisparks.org

About Kait

Kait Ryan holds a B.S. in Environmental Horticulture from the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities and her professional experience is focused on public horticulture management. She managed the garden and grounds at Chihuly Garden & Glass and the Space Needle in Seattle, WA before returning to Minnesota to work in public horticulture with the Minneapolis Park Board. In her current role as Horticulture Supervisor, Kait is active in integrated pest management strategies, formal garden and landscape design, horticulture trends, and public engagement. She is passionate about creating access to horticulture and sparking public interest in the natural world especially in an urban setting. Other interests include lawn alternatives, front yard gardening, and gardening with children.

Language/s Spoken: English

Areas of Expertise

Public Horticulture Management

Integrated Pest Management Strategies and Challenges

Gardening with Sculpture/Art

Front Yard Gardening

“Beyond the Tulip! Gardening with bulbs”

“Bare Branch Blooms! Adding early spring interest to the landscape

Minneapolis Park Gardens

Gardens of Seattle/Washington

Garden Travel Destinations

Organization Connections

Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board