Faculty & Staff Profile
Theresa Helgeson
Responsibilities
Coordinate day to day operation of the greenhouses and lab facilities
Maintain facilities, plant materials, equipment, and teaching supplies
Maintain, collect and preserve plant materials; move and prepare soil
Supervision of student workers
Work with faculty and staff to coordinate greenhouse and classroom space
Associated Majors
Courses Currently Teaching
HORT 1091-002: Indoor Flowering/Foliage Plnts
HORT 3031-002: Herb Peren Plants
HORT 3033-001: Com Flor Crops Fall
HORT 3033-002: Com Flor Crops Fall
Research Interests
Breeding Hostas
Hardiness Trials
Awards, Distinctions, and Honors
2009 Distinguished Civil Service, AFSCME Clerical/Technical or Teamster Award
2014 Outstanding Alumni Award
Educational Background
B.S. Horticulture, University of Minnesota, Crookston
Certifications
Minnesota Nursery & Landscape Association (MNLA) Certified Professional in Garden Center, Grower and Landscape Design
Non-Commercial Pesticide Certification
Professional Memberships
Minnesota Horticulture Society
Minnesota Nursery Landscape Association
National Hosta Society