Faculty Bio

I am the Horticulture Extension Agent for Utah State University located in Washington County. My role assignment is 85% Extension, 10% Administration and %5 Service

Teaching Interests

I enjoy teaching new residents how to garden in the desert. I also teach classes to horticulture professionals so they can become certified Arborists, and Nursery Professionals.

Research Interests

Research interest include drought tolerant plants, use of native plants in the landscape and finding a control for Curly Top Virus of tomato.

Publications

• Journal Article, Academic Journal - Adaptability of primocane raspberry cultivars to a high-elevation arid climate - 2013
• Journal Article, Professional Journal - Controlling Curly Top of Tomato Using Resistant Varieties adn Row Covers - 2012
• Fact Sheet-Extension - Bermuda Grass in Utah Lawns - 2012
• Fact Sheet-Extension - Selecting fall-bearing raspberry cultivars
• Fact Sheet-Extension - Selecting summer-bearing raspberry cultivars for Utah
• Fact Sheet-Extension - Raised Bed Gardening - 2012
• Book, Chapter in Non-Scholarly Book - Growing Fruit Trees - Utah State University Master Gardener Manual - 2011
• Book, Chapter in Scholarly Book - Water-Efficient Landscaping in the Intermountain West: A Professional Do-It-Yourself Guide - Water-Efficient Landscaping in the Intermountain West: A Professional Do-It-Yourself Guide. CHAPTER ONE: PLANNING AND DESIGN - 2011
• Journal Article, Professional Journal - The Influence of Different Tomato Varieties - 2010
• Book, Chapter in Scholarly Book - CH-Soil and Water - Water-Efficient Landscaping in the Intermountain West: A Professional and Do-it-Yourself Guide - 2010
• Get the Most out of Your Orchard Crops through Soil and Tissue Fertility Testing - 2009
• Journal Article, Academic Journal - A team approach enhances statewide water issues programming - 2004

Contracts/Grants Awarded

• Curly Top Resistant Tomato Varieties for Southern Utah - $1000
• Curly Top Resistant Tomato Varieties for Southern Utah - $2000