Jim Ward

About Jim Ward

There are a lot of \"key word\" qualities I could attribute to myself. However, to sum things up, I\'ll just say that I have an incredible tenacity for getting my hands dirty with beautiful results. I have been “wearing many hats” of small business ownership for over 18 years. My greatest accomplishments are being able to provide quality service while building lasting customer friendships. These “hats” in horticulture, training/coaching and customer service translate into the following business traits: • I’ve been cultivating solid, lasting relationships for over 25 years. • I love puzzles: both recreationally and in business. I like looking at things from different perspectives to find just the right solution. • I have an intense curiosity about people\'s gardens/landscapes and what they want to accomplish. • I know how to make things happen, rather than just letting things happen. • Everyone fails. I learn from my mistakes and press on toward accomplishing a positive result. • I’m genuine and honest to a fault. I love making new professional connections. Contact me if you want to talk about your garden projects, small business or home brewing. Specialties: Gardening, Garden Coaching, Consulting

Experience

1. Owner & Head Gardener

   The Irish Gardener

   Mar 2018 — Present · Brookfield, WI, US

Education

• Hamilton-Sussex High School

  Diploma

  1980 — 1984

• MATC - North Campus

  Coursework

  2000 — 2002

• UW-Milwaukee

  BA

  1984 — 1991

Skills

• Renovation
• Landscape Lighting
• Marketing Communications
• Landscape Design
• Walls
• Public Speaking
• Garden Design
• Gardening
• Residential Homes
• Restoration
• Landscaping
• Landscape Maintenance
• Hardscape
• Marketing Strategy
• Advertising
• Trees
• Horticulture
• Customer Service
• Tree Planting
• Garden
• Landscape Architecture
• Strategic Planning