On December 14, 2022, and April 26, 2023, the Master of Professional Studies in Horticulture program hosted capstone project presentations. We congratulate the graduating students on their hard work and valuable research!

Assessing Tall-Grass Prairie Quality for Restoration
Management Planning at Lake Elmo Park Reserve

Bri Allen

Assessing Tall-Grass Prairie Quality for Restoration Management Planning at Lake Elmo Park Reserve poster by Bri Allen


Environmental and Economic Assessment of Local Cut Flower
Production through the Trailing of 10 Cut Flower Varieties

Sarah B. Anderson

Environmental and Economic Assessment of Local Cut Flower Production through the Trailing of 10 Cut Flower Varieties poster by Sarah B. Anderson


 

Demonstration of a Phenology Data Collection Program:
A Pilot Study at the University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum

Allison Bordewick

Demonstration of a Phenology Data Collection Program poster

 

Pre-Linnaean Plant Classification Systems in Renaissance Europe
Gwen Ellis

Three drawings of different chamomile flower species

 

In Vitro Sterilization and Shoot Initiation Techniques for an Exceptional Species
Katie Horvath

Images of Leedy's roseroot

 

Factors Influencing Residential Rain Garden Performance
Linda B Jahnke

Factors Influencing Residential Rain Garden Performance poster

 

The Farm Commons
Maya O'Brien McLeod

The Farm Commons poster

 

Dry Prairie Restoration Using Mycorrhizal Inoculants
Nathan Migdal

Dry Prairie Restoration Using Mycorrhizal Inoculants poster

 

Exploring the Potential for Banker Plants in a Vertical Farm System
Amanda Reardon

Exploring the Potential for Banker Plants in a Vertical Farm System poster

 

Creating Educational Materials on Soil Testing for
Urban Growers and Emerging Farmers

Caleb Stellmach

Creating Educational Materials on Soil Testing for Urban Growers and Emerging Farmers poster