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Gardener Profiles

Six full-time highly knowledgeable gardeners in horticulture work year-round with 17 full-time groundskeepers and several temporary and student employees to tend the grounds at MU. Take a moment to learn more about each of our experienced gardeners by reading their profiles here.

Marsha Bower


Marsha Bower

“I love the plants and architecture on Francis Quadrangle.”

 

Rich Frieden


Rich Frieden

“I like the butterfly garden. If the butterflies are happy, I’m happy.”

 

Jeff Ousley


Jeff Ousley

Ousley’s crew maintains the White Campus, which includes the area north...

 

Ken Redding


Ken Redding

“I enjoy sharing common goals with quality staff members who have a strong...

 

Mike Van Beek

Mike Van Beek

“I still enjoy digging in the soil and planting more than anything else.”

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University of Missouri-Columbia
General Services Building
Columbia, MO 65211
Phone: (573) 882-4240
E-mail: gardens@missouri.edu

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