Bio

Rizaniño "Riz" Reyes

E D U C A T I O N

University of Washington              College of Forest Resources              2001-2006
Seattle, WA              Seattle, WA                USA
-Bachelors of Science in Environmental Horticulture & Urban Forestry
with a specialization in Public Horticulture.
-Minor in Botany

UW Worldwide Exchange Program                                                         2004-2005
Chengdu, Sichuan Province         CHINA
Study abroad program through the University of Washington and Sichuan University. Studied Introductory Chinese
(Mandarin) and conducted independent studies and collections of native flora and collaborative horticultural
research in public parks and botanical gardens.

H O R T I C U L T U R A L   W O R K   E X P E R I E N C E

RHR Horticulture & Landwave Gardens                                April 2003-Present
Self-proprietorship: specialty nursery, design, horticultural consultation, lecturing, and maintenance service.
Participation in seasonal plant sales and garden events.

University of Washington Botanic Gardens
Center for Urban Horticulture                          (May 2004-August 2004)-Present
Specialized position through the Plant Answer Line assisting gardeners worldwide by offering expertly researched
and documented information requested via phone, email, online “Questionpoint”, and drop in visitors. Currently
working as grounds gardener performing general maintenance tasks, selecting and evaluating plant material, bedding
and container design, plant accessions and inventory, and interacting with general public through guided tours,
interpretive literature and website updates.

R E L A T E D   A C T I V I T I E S

EXHIBITIONS & PRESENTATIONS

                       Northwest Flower & Garden Show                                       1996-Present
                               Participation in annual winter flower and garden show
                               as an exhibitor and speaker.

                       Perennial Plant Association                                                    2010
                               Presenter

TEACHING
                       -Edmonds Community College                                              Spring 2008-Ongoing
                             Part time Faculty

PUBLISHED WORK FEATURED IN:
       -Fine Gardening Magazine
       -North American Lily Society (submission for annual yearbook)
       -Northwest Perennial Alliance (ongoing submissions for quarterly newsletter)
       -Northwest Horticultural Society (ongoing submissions for quarterly newsletter)
       -Washington Park Arboretum Foundation (submissions for quarterly bulletin)

VOLUNTEER POSITIONS
               -Seattle Chinese Garden
                       Horticulture Committee

PROFESSIONAL AFFLIATIONS

-University of Washington Botanic Gardens                                                      2001-Present
-WA State Nursery and Landscape Association (CPH Certified)                      2006-2007
-American Public Gardens Association (2004 Travel Award Recipient)         2003-Present
-Garden Writer’s Association                                                                           2009-Present
-International Plant Propagator’s Society (2003 Scholarship Recipient)          2002-2004
-Perennial Plant Association (2004 Scholarship Recipient)                             2004-Present
-Washington Park Arboretum Foundation                                                         2003-Present

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