Interior Plants: Tropical plants used in the home, office, and commercial sites. Information in the care of the most popular species including how to extend their life and vitality. Pest Management Principles. Introduce students to the basic tenets of pest management, pesticide safety, and proper use of equipmentSoil Science and Conservation. The study of soils as living ecosystems, including their physical, chemical, and biological properties.Introduction to Nursery and Greenhouse. Explore greenhouse/nursery operations and basic plant production requirements in a hands-on approach to learning at our college nursery facility. Greenhouse/Nursery Practicum I and II. Summary courses for second year nursery/greenhouse students involving the production of crops. Deciduous Plant Identification. Recognition of the principal deciduous, flowering trees and shrubs used in Northwest gardens along with their culture and use.Summer Flowering Herbaceous Plants. Summer flowering annuals, bulbs and perennials for Northwest gardensHorticulture Plant Science. The structure, function, classification, and ecology of vascular plants are explored in this introductory botany course, with an emphasis on cultivated and native plants of the Pacific Northwest.Broadleaf Plant Identification. Recognition of the principal broadleaf evergreens used in Northwest gardens along with their culture and use. Conifer Plant Identification. Recognition of the principal coniferous trees and shrubs used in Northwest gardens along with their culture and use.Introduction to Plant Pests. Introduction to the most common disease and insect pests of Northwest landscapes and nurseries.

Western Herbs CourseIntroduce students to herbs, some of which may be grown locally. Instruction will focus on the components of herbs and uses of each specific herb.Disease IdentificationOnline Course. Identification of ornamental plant diseases which occur in greenhouses, landscapes, nurseries and farms.

Coordinate volunteer resources: recruit, train, manage and acknowledge volunteers. Plans and coordinates education programs for targeted populations; identifies program needs; plans, recruits and trains volunteers for youth and adult environmental education programs.

Supervised, trained, and cultivated Master Gardener volunteersRevamped Maui Master Gardener programManaged 2-acre demonstration gardenEducated home gardeners in best management practices for edible and ornamental gardensAdvised Maui County flower growers in integrated pest managementAuthored regular gardening articles for Honolulu Star Advertiser and Maui NewsCollaborated with college and department in strategic planning Served on Board of Directors for Maui Nui Botanical GardenConsulted on Kula Agricultural Park Advisory Board

Designed and delivered urban forestry education to community and youth groupsCreated and implemented horticulture training for professional groundkeepers and green job traineesCo-authored educational materialsAdvised New York City residents on gardening issues Collaborated with New York City Parks Department, New York State Department of Health, and Cornell University researchers on soil contamination in community gardens projectOrganized training programsConducted community outreach throughout New York City

Teach seminars and present information on sustainable gardening practices to landscape professionals, home gardeners, and garden clubs. Teach Natural Neighborhood workshops for Seattle Public Utilities and King County Department of Natural Resources. Emphasize integrated pest management in an effort to reduce pesticide use.

Taught course in environmental studies.

Instructor in Horticulture program. Classes included Plant Insects, Plant Diseases, Weed Identification and Management, Interior Plants, Sustainable Gardening.

Integrated Pest Management Educator for the Garden Hotline. Advise professional and home gardeners about sustainable gardening practices with an emphasis on pesticide reduction and water conservation.

Prepare curricula and lecture for an introductory horticulture class. Students are introduced to basic botany, greenhouse management, integrated pest management, selection and care of plants for homes and home gardens.