Expertise

Research Interests: Gardening for health with a focus on the older adult and children

Research:

  • Physical and psychological health benefits of gardening, focusing on children and older adults
  • Effective strategies for building and sustaining local food systems
  • Effective teaching pedagogies for online and graduate education in horticulture

Subject Areas:

  • Sustainable Food Production
    • School and Community Gardens
  • Horticulture & Human Health
Communities
Ecology, Agriculture, Horticulture, Horticulture, Forestry, Forestry
Degrees
PhD, Michigan State University, Horticulture, 1990
MS, Kansas State University, Horticulture, 1982
BS, Michigan State University, Horticulture, 1978