Jan Kallgren Groth

Assistant In Extension, Horticulture

Contact

(520) 458-8278,ext2141
COCHISE COUNTY
WILLCOX, AZ 85643-2790
jangroth@arizona.edu

Degrees

B.S. Medical Technology

Missouri State University, Springfield, Missouri, United States

Work Experience

University of Arizona, Cooperative Extension (2012 - Ongoing)
Sierra Vista Community Hospital (now Canyon Vista Medical Center) (2005 - 2013)
Arizona Folklore Preserve, University of Arizona (2001 - 2005)
Cochise Community College (1998 - 2001)
High Country Gardens Landscape Design (1997 - 2001)
Cochise Community College (1997 - 1998)
High Country Gardens Garden Center (1993 - 1997)
Sierra Vista Community Hospital (now Canyon Vista Medical Center) (1983 - 1993)
Sierra Vista Community Hospital (now Canyon Vista Medical Center (1976 - 1983)

Awards

Award of Excellence, Cooperative Extension Year-to-Year, Appointed Professional

University of Arizona Cooperative Extension, CALS, Spring 2022

Citizen of the Year, 2021

Sierra Vista Chamber of CommerceSierra Vista Herald Review (our local newspaper), Spring 2022

Grand Marshall of our local Christmas Parade

Sierra Vista Chamber of Commerce, Spring 2022

Licensure & Certification

Certified Plant Nursery Professional, ANA, Arizona Nurserymen's Association (1994)
Registered Medical Technologist, A.S.C.P (American Society of Clinical Pathologists) (1975)

Interests

Research

~ I plan to set up research on the effects of zinc on Chitalpa trees (Tashkentensis)~ We have planted experimental plants in our "Discovery Gardens" to observe for success in our High Desert climate.~ We have experimented with various fertilizers in the Discovery Gardens and observed growth and flowering performances.~ We plan to become an "All American Selection" test site in 2022.

Teaching

I love teaching. I teach all sections of the Master Gardener class series, and also lead all workshops offered to our public by the Master Gardeners/Cooperative Extension.

Courses

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Scholarly Contributions