Video - The Benefits of Gardens

The Benefits of Gardens

Cynthia Haynes, horticulture professor, conducts research primarily on how to teach horticulture and the human issues related to horticulture. She has published research on youth programming and perceptions of volunteers at public gardens. She's also surveyed businesses to determine the value of the ornamental horticulture industry in Iowa.

Research

Extending the Lettuce Growing Season in a Mini-tunnel

The Benefits of Gardens

Biomass Cropping Systems

Sequencing the Maize Genome

Tackling Infectious Diseases

Harvesting Wood as a Biofuel

Animal Behavior Research

Managing Soybean Aphids

Get the Dirt on Top Soil

Researching Plant Pathogens

Climate Change in Iowa