The name OecoHort (pronounced ee-co-hort) was created from two Latin
terms, oecologia (ecology) and hortus (from which the word horticulture
is derived). Ecology and horticulture, along with biology, are the main
components of the interdisciplinary approach to the services I provide.
This interdisciplinary approach arose from personal and professional
experiences with native wildflowers and grasses over the past 13 years.
Starting in 1996, I developed a successful, ecologically oriented native
wildflower program while a faculty member at the University of Florida
/IFAS North Florida Research and Education Center, a position I held
from 1987 to March 2009. The focus of my native wildflower program,
with a secondary emphasis on native grasses, was on technology
oriented and fundamental issues related to establishment and
management of plantings as well as commercial seed and container
production.
Research and outreach activities centered on subjects relevant to both
use and production of pre-variety germplasm – seed biology, cultural
practices associated with population management, and genetics. My
experience with weed management in ornamentals from 1987 to 1995
served me well as weeds can have a significant impact on management of
native wildflowers and grasses in seed or container production as well in
natural and planted populations.
terms, oecologia (ecology) and hortus (from which the word horticulture
is derived). Ecology and horticulture, along with biology, are the main
components of the interdisciplinary approach to the services I provide.
This interdisciplinary approach arose from personal and professional
experiences with native wildflowers and grasses over the past 13 years.
Starting in 1996, I developed a successful, ecologically oriented native
wildflower program while a faculty member at the University of Florida
/IFAS North Florida Research and Education Center, a position I held
from 1987 to March 2009. The focus of my native wildflower program,
with a secondary emphasis on native grasses, was on technology
oriented and fundamental issues related to establishment and
management of plantings as well as commercial seed and container
production.
Research and outreach activities centered on subjects relevant to both
use and production of pre-variety germplasm – seed biology, cultural
practices associated with population management, and genetics. My
experience with weed management in ornamentals from 1987 to 1995
served me well as weeds can have a significant impact on management of
native wildflowers and grasses in seed or container production as well in
natural and planted populations.
About OecoHort
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| Jeff Norcini, PhD Ecological Horticulturist |
| contact information 726 Riggins Road Tallahassee, FL 32308-6222 Phone: (850) 491-0910 E-mail: OecoHort@comcast.net |
