Phone: (210) 228-0417
FAX: (210) 228-9405

Brief Academic Background:
1969, BA, Biology, Bemidji State University, Biology
1981, MS, Agriculture, Stephen F. Austin University
1993, Ph. D., Horticulture, Texas A&M University

Brief description of county program:
Bexar County is an urban county of 1.3 million. It includes the 10th largest city in the nation, San Antonio. Over 50% of the population are ethnic minorities, most individuals are of Hispanic origin. The county has a large $31 million wholesale nursery industry. The Extension Service programming services the wholesale ornamental industry and relies on an extensive media and volunteer effort to service the gardening public. Over 10,000 youth garden in Extension Service/Master Gardener sponsored youth gardens. The youth effort includes the Green Brigade, a learn and earn program for juvenile offenders. Partnerships with water purveyors allow a largewater conservation program including Xeriscape Contest, Model Gardens, Watersaver Rebates, and Public Presentations. Other major efforts include a tree planting program and solid waste education in partnership with local and state agencies. The Bexar County Master Gardeners are the key ingredient in the Extension Service programming, providing over 21,000 hours of documented volunteer time in a year.

Master Gardener Programs:
Youth Gardening, Tree Planting, Watersaver Landscape Rebate Program, Xeriscape Contest, Homeowner Phones, Terrarium, Community Gardens, Oak Wilt Prevention, Information Booth at San Antonio Livestock Show and Rodeo, Grow a Row for the Hungry, Don't Bag It, City Clean-Up, Pesticide PickŠup

Special Activities:
Green Brigade Program for juvenile offenders

Next class training dates:
July, 1995; January, 1996; July, 1996

Fees:
$75 per class