Denny Schrock

Publications

Master Gardener News & Views, D. Schrock (editor), 2012-present, Vol. 3-5, http://www.mastergardener.iastate.edu/news.html

D. Schrock, 2013, Iowa Master Gardener Coordinator’s Guide, http://www.mastergardener.iastate.edu/info/mgguide.pdf

Everyday Gardener’s blog – www.bhg.com/blogs/everydaygardeners/author/dschrock/

Content provider for digital edition of Better Homes and Gardens, June 2011 to June 2012. Schrock, D (editor). 2012. Better Homes and Gardens Indoor Gardening. 224 pp. John Wiley & Sons, Inc., Hoboken, NJ. Schrock, D (editor). 2012. Better Homes and Gardens Quick Color. 224 pp. John Wiley & Sons, Inc., Hoboken, NJ. Schrock, D (editor). 2012. Better Homes and Gardens Trees & Shrubs. 224 pp. John Wiley & Sons, Inc., Hoboken, NJ.

Schrock, D (editor). 2011. Better Homes and Gardens Herb Gardening. 224 pp. John Wiley & Sons, Inc., Hoboken, NJ.

Schrock, D (editor). 2011. Better Homes and Gardens Orchid Gardening. 224 pp. John Wiley & Sons, Inc., Hoboken, NJ.

Schrock, D (editor). 2011. Better Homes and Gardens Water Gardening. 224 pp. John Wiley & Sons, Inc., Hoboken, NJ.

Schrock, D (editor). 2011. Better Homes and Gardens Gardening Made Simple. 360 pp. John Wiley & Sons, Inc., Hoboken, NJ.

Schrock, D (editor). 2010. Better Homes and Gardens Ask the Garden Doctor. 432 pp. John Wiley & Sons, Inc., Hoboken, NJ.

Schrock, D (editor). 2010. Better Homes and Gardens Beds & Borders. 224 pp. John Wiley & Sons, Inc., Hoboken, NJ.

Schrock, D (editor). 2010. Better Homes and Gardens Complete Guide to Container Gardening. 224 pp. John Wiley & Sons, Inc., Hoboken, NJ.

Schrock, D (editor). 2010. Better Homes and Gardens Dream Gardens Across America. 288 pp. John Wiley & Sons, Inc., Hoboken, NJ.

Schrock, D (editor). 2010. Better Homes and Gardens Rose Gardening. 224 pp. John Wiley & Sons, Inc., Hoboken, NJ.

Schrock, D (editor). 2010. Better Homes and Gardens Perennial Gardening. 288 pp. John Wiley & Sons, Inc., Hoboken, NJ.

Schrock, D (editor). 2010. Better Homes and Gardens Vegetable, Fruit & Herb Gardening. 288 pp. John Wiley & Sons, Inc., Hoboken, NJ.

Schrock, D (editor). 2010. Landscape Solutions magazine. 112 pp. Meredith Corp., Des Moines, IA. 

Schrock, D., Versatile Vines, Landscape Solutions 2010:7-8. Meredith Corp., Des Moines, IA, 2010.

Schrock, D., Come On In, Landscape Solutions 2010:14-16. Meredith Corp., Des Moines, IA, 2010.

Schrock, D., Simple Slope Solution, Landscape Solutions 2010:112. Meredith Corp., Des Moines, IA, 2010.

Schrock, D., Build a Brick Path, Landscape Solutions 2009:8-11. Meredith Corp., Des Moines, IA, 2009.

Schrock, D., Go Green with Lawn Equipment, Landscape Solutions 2009:19-21. Meredith Corp., Des Moines, IA, 2009.

Schrock, D., Mailbox Makeover, Landscape Solutions 2009:112. Meredith Corp., Des Moines, IA, 2009.

Schrock, D (editor). 2009. Landscape Solutions magazine. 112 pp. Meredith Corp., Des Moines, IA.

Schrock, D., Get Growing, Garden Ideas & Outdoor Living 3(4):18-21. Meredith Corp., Des Moines, IA., 2008.

Schrock, D (editor). 2008. All About Citrus and Subtropical Fruits. 128 pp. Meredith Corp., Des Moines, IA.

Schrock, D (editor). 2008. All About Palms. 128 pp. Meredith Corp., Des Moines, IA.

Schrock, D (editor). 2008. Miracle-Gro Complete Guide to Houseplants. 224 pp. Meredith Corp., Des Moines, IA.

Schrock, D (editor). 2008. Miracle-Gro Complete Guide to Vegetables, Fruits & Herbs. 224 pp. Meredith Corp., Des Moines, IA.

Schrock, D (editor). 2007. Lawn Problem Solver. 96 pp. Meredith Corp., Des Moines, IA.

Schrock, D (editor). 2007. All About Houseplants, 2nd edition. 128 pp. Meredith Corp., Des Moines, IA.

Schrock, D (editor). 2007. All About Perennials, 2nd edition. 128 pp. Meredith Corp., Des Moines, IA.

Schrock, D (editor). 2006. Flower Problem Solver. 96 pp. Meredith Corp., Des Moines, IA.

Schrock, D (editor). 2006. Water Gardens: Pools, Streams and Fountains. 256 pp. Meredith Corp., Des Moines, IA.

Schrock, D (editor). 2006. All About Building Waterfalls, Ponds & Streams. 128 pp. Meredith Corp., Des Moines, IA.

Schrock, D (editor). 2006. All About Garden Pools and Fountains. 128 pp. Meredith Corp., Des Moines, IA.

Schrock, D (editor). 2005. Better Homes and Gardens Garden Doctor. 608 pp. Meredith Corp., Des Moines, IA.

Schrock, D (editor). 2005. Miracle-Gro Encyclopedia of Plant Care. 624 pp. Meredith Corp., Des Moines, IA.

Schrock, D. (editor). 2005. Miracle-Gro Guide to Growing Beautiful Flowers. 144 pp. Meredith Corp., Des Moines, IA.

Schrock, D. (editor). 2005. Miracle-Gro Guide to Growing Delicious Vegetables, Fruits & Herbs. 144 pp. Meredith Corp., Des Moines, IA.

Schrock, D. (editor). 2005. Miracle-Gro Guide to Growing Healthy Houseplants. 144 pp. Meredith Corp., Des Moines, IA.

Schrock, D. (editor). 2005. Miracle-Gro Guide to Growing Stunning Trees & Shrubs. 144 pp. Meredith Corp., Des Moines, IA.

Thomas, A.L. and D. Schrock, 2005. Low-maintenance Native Perennials. Lawn & Garden Retailer 4(2).

Thomas, A.L. and D. Schrock, 2004. Performance of 67 native midwestern U.S.  perennials in a low-maintenance landscape. HortTech 14(3) July-Sept. 2004, 381-388.

Schrock, D. (editor). 2004. All About Bonsai. 128 pp. Meredith Corp., Des Moines, IA.

Schrock, D. (editor). 2004. All About Dry Climate Gardening. 128 pp. Meredith Corp.,  Des Moines, IA.

Schrock, D. (editor). Complete Guide to Houseplants. 224 pp. Meredith Corp., Des  Moines, IA.

Schrock, D. (editor). 2004. Complete Guide to Trees & Shrubs. 224 pp. Meredith Corp.,  Des Moines, IA.

Schrock, D. (editor). 2004. Complete Guide to Vegetables, Fruits & Herbs. 224 pp.  Meredith Corp., Des Moines, IA.

Schrock, D. (editor). 2004. Home Gardener’s Problem Solver. 600 pp. Meredith Corp., Des Moines, IA.

Schrock, D. (editor). 2004. Scott’s Lawnscaping. 192 pp. Meredith Corp., Des Moines, IA.

Schrock, D. (editor). 2003. Creating Water Gardens. 224 pp. Meredith Corp., Des Moines, IA.

Schrock, D. (editor). 2003. All About Creating Natural Landscapes. 96 pp. Meredith Corp., Des Moines, IA.

Schrock, D. 2002. 20 No-Fuss Perennials. Gardening How-To. Sept.-Oct. 2002: 52-56.

Schrock, D. 2001, Chap. 6: Regional problems and solutions, pp. 304-335. In: Sunset Midwestern Landscaping Book, C. Bergman (editor), Sunset Books Inc., Menlo Park, CA.

Schrock, D. and A.L. Thomas. 2001, Performance of native Midwestern herbaceous perennials in a low-maintenance landscape. HortSci. 36(3): 477.

Schrock, D. 2001. Evaluation of native herbaceous perennial plants for low-maintenance landscapes.  In: Proceedings of the 2001 University of Illinois Turfgrass and Landscape Field Day, Horticulture Series 6, pp. 43-45, August 2001, Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences, University of Illinois, Urbana, IL.

Schrock, D. 2001. University of Illinois Extension Garden Calendar. ITCS Instructional Materials. University of Illinois. Champaign, IL.

Schrock, D. and M. David (editors). 2001. Imagine: Illinois Master Gardeners’ Information, News and Education, Vol. 2. Nos. 1-6. Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences, University of Illinois, Urbana, IL.

Schrock, D. (editor). 2000. Illinois Master Gardener Manual. ITCS Instructional  Materials, University of Illinois, Champaign, IL.

Schrock, D. and M. David (editors). 2000. Imagine: Illinois Master Gardeners’  Information, News and Education, Vol. 1. Nos. 1-6. Department of Natural Resources  and Environmental Sciences, University of Illinois, Urbana, IL.

Schrock, D., M. Meyer, P. Ascher, and M. Snyder. 2000. Reasons for becoming involved  as a Master Gardener. HortTech. 10(3): 626-630.

Schrock, D. 2000. Evaluation of native herbaceous perennial plants for low-maintenance  landscapes.  In: Proceedings of the 2000 University of Illinois Turfgrass and Landscape Field Day, Horticulture Series 4, p. 22, August 2000, Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences, University of Illinois, Urbana, IL.

Schrock, D. 2000. Working the Bugs Out. Today’s Homeowner 96(847): 54-60.

Whitman, A. (author), D. Schrock (technical reviewer) 2000. Trees and Shrubs for Dummies. 340 pp. IDG Books, Chicago, IL.

Schrock, D., M. Meyer, P. Ascher, and M. Snyder. 2000. Benefits and values of the Master Gardener program. J. of Ext. 38(1): http://joe.org/joe/2000february/rb2.html.

Schrock, D., M. Meyer, P. Ascher, and M. Snyder. 1999. Benefits and values of the Master Gardener program. HortSci. 34(3): 466. Schrock, D., M. Meyer, P. Ascher, and M. Snyder. 1999. Missouri Master Gardener demographics. J. of Ext. 37(5) http://joe.org/joe/1999october/rb4.html.

Schrock, D., M. Meyer, P. Ascher, and M. Snyder. 1999. Missouri Master Gardener demographics. HortSci. 34(3): 466.

Schrock, D. and J. Dunn. 1999. Made in the shade. Grounds Maint. Mar. 1999: C10-C16.

Warmund, M. and D. Schrock. 1999. Clientele perceptions of Master Gardener training delivered via interactive television versus face to face. HortTech. 9(1): 116-121.

Schrock, D. and J. Sharma, 1999. Native Midwestern herbaceous perennials for landscape use. In: Proceedings of the University of Missouri Turf Field Day, University of Missouri, Department of Horticulture, Columbia, MO.

Schrock, D. and A. Thomas. 1999. Native Midwestern herbaceous perennials for landscape use. In: Southwest Missouri Agricultural Research and Education Center 1999 Research Report, Univ. of Missouri, Columbia, MO.

MacCaskey, M. and B. Marken (authors). D. Brown, J.R. Dunmire and D. Schrock (technical editors). 1999. Gardening for Dummies, 2nd edition. 404 pp. IDG Books, Chicago, IL.

Schrock, D. 1999. Heartland Horticulture, News for Missouri’s Master Gardeners. Vol. V., Dept. of Horticulture, Univ. of Missouri, Columbia, MO.

Schrock, D. 1998. A functional approach to understanding and assessing the motivation and retention of University Extension Master Gardener volunteers. Ph.D. thesis. University of Minnesota.

Marken, B. (author), D. Schrock (technical editor). 1998. Container Gardening for Dummies. 334 pp. IDG Books, Indianapolis, IN.

Schrock, D. 1998. Developing the landscape plan. Univ. of Missouri Ext. Pub. G6901. Univ. of Missouri, Columbia, MO.

Schrock, D. 1998. Spring flowering bulbs: Daffodils. Univ. of Missouri Ext. Pub. G6610. Univ. of Missouri, Columbia, MO.

Schrock, D. 1998. Exhibiting and judging garden vegetables. Univ. of Missouri Ext. Pub. 6230. Univ. of Missouri, Columbia, MO.

Schrock, D. 1998. Building and using hotbeds and coldframes. Univ. of Missouri Ext. Pub. G6965. Univ. of Missouri, Columbia, MO.

Schrock, D. 1998. Growing home garden tomatoes. Univ. of Missouri Ext. Pub. G6461. Univ. of Missouri, Columbia, MO.

Schrock, D. 1998. Summer flowering bulbs: Gladiolus. Univ. of Missouri Ext. Pub. G6620. Univ. of Missouri, Columbia, MO.

Schrock, D. 1998. Vegetable harvest and storage. Univ. of Missouri Ext. Pub. G6226. Univ. of Missouri, Columbia, MO.

Schrock, D. 1998. Organic gardening techniques. Univ. of Missouri Ext. Pub. G6220. Univ. of Missouri, Columbia, MO.

Schrock, D. 1998. Growing azaleas and rhododendrons. Univ. of Missouri Ext. Pub. G6825. Univ. of Missouri, Columbia, MO.

Schrock, D. 1998. Building brick walks and patios. Univ. of Missouri Ext. Pub. G6930. Univ. of Missouri, Columbia, MO.

Schrock, D. 1998. Flowering perennials: Characteristics and culture. Univ. of Missouri Ext. Pub. G6650. Univ. of Missouri, Columbia, MO.

Schrock, D. 1998. Mulches. Univ. of Missouri Ext. Pub. G6960. Univ. of Missouri, Columbia, MO.

Boyes, C. and D. Schrock (editors). 1998. Missouri Environment and Garden. Vol. 4(1-15). Univ. of Missouri, Columbia, MO.

Schrock, D. 1998. Heartland Horticulture, News for Missouri’s Master Gardeners. Vol. IV & V. Dept. of Horticulture, Univ. of Missouri, Columbia, MO.  Schrock, D. 1997. Student reactions to technology in the horticulture classroom. HortSci. 32:432.

Schrock, D. 1997. Garden flower disease management. pp. 33-47. In: Insect and Disease Management: Horticultural Crops and Structures. P.A. Donald, G.M. Chippendale, and W.C. Bailey (editors). Univ. of Missouri Extension Pub. M-161. Univ. of Missouri, Columbia, MO.

Schrock, D. 1997. Indoor flowering plants disease management. pp.49-56. In: Insect and Disease Management: Horticultural Crops and Structures. P.A. Donald, G.M. Chippendale, and W.C. Bailey (editors). Univ. of Missouri Extension Pub. M-161. Univ. of Missouri, Columbia, MO.

Rothenburger, R. and D. Schrock. 1997. Vegetable gardening questions and answers. Univ. of Missouri Ext. Pub. G6400. Univ. of Missouri, Columbia, MO.

Boyes, C. and D. Schrock. 1997. Integrated pest management control series. Univ. of Missouri Extension Plant Science Unit. Univ. of Missouri, Columbia, MO.

Boyes, C. and D. Schrock (editors). 1997. Missouri Environment and Garden. Vol. 3(1-15). Univ. of Missouri, Columbia, MO.

Schrock, D. 1997. Heartland Horticulture, News for Missouri’s Master Gardeners. Vol. III & IV. Dept. of Horticulture, Univ. of Missouri, Columbia, MO.

Schrock, D. and A. Thomas. 1997. Native Midwestern herbaceous perennials for landscape use. pp. 27-29. In: Southwest Missouri Agricultural Research and Education Center 1997 Research Report,  Univ. of Missouri, Columbia, MO.

Schrock, D. 1997. Master Gardener training in Missouri by interactive television. In: Proceedings of the Master Gardener Conference International. Sacramento, CA., July, 1997.

Warmund, M.R., D.S. Schrock and D.P. Littrell. 1996. Home horticulture course/Master Gardener training via the fiber optics network.  HortSci. 31(4):653.

Schrock, D. 1996. Gardening in the shade. In: OBGA News in a Nutshell. Oklahoma Botanical Garden & Arboretum. Stillwater, OK.

Schrock, D. 1996. Low maintenance landscaping. Univ. of Missouri Ext. Pub. G6902.  Univ. of Missouri, Columbia, MO.

Schrock, D. 1996. Gardening in the Shade. Univ. of Missouri Ext. Pub. G6911. Univ. of  Missouri, Columbia, MO.

Schrock, D. and R.R. Rothenberger. 1996. Buying home and garden chemicals. Univ. of  Missouri Ext. Pub. G6980. Univ. of Missouri, Columbia, MO.

Schrock, D. and R.R. Rothenberger. 1996. “Don’t Bag It” lawn care. Univ. of Missouri  Ext. Pub. G6959. Univ. of Missouri, Columbia, MO.

Schrock, D. and R.R. Rothenberger. 1996. Improving Lawn and Landscape Soils. Univ. of Missouri Ext. Pub. G6955. Univ. of Missouri, Columbia, MO.

Wallace, Keehart, Miller, Klenc, Schrock, Wittmeyer, and Wallace (editors). 1996. Naturescapes.  Missouri Department of Natural Resources. Jefferson City, MO. Schrock, D. 1996. Garden flower disease management. pp. 29-43  In: Insect and Disease Management: Horticultural Crops and Structures. P.A. Donald, M.G. Chippendale, and W. Bailey (editors). Univ. of Missouri Ext. Pub. M-161. Univ. of Missouri, Columbia, MO.

Schrock, D. 1996. Indoor flowering plants disease management. pp. 45-52  In: Insect and Disease Management: Horticultural Crops and Structures.  P.A. Donald, M.G. Chippendale, and W. Bailey (editors). Univ. of Missouri Ext. Pub. M-161. Univ. of Missouri, Columbia, MO.

Schrock, D. and D.H. Trinklein. 1996. Greenhouse plant disease management. pp. 91-99 In: Insect and Disease Management: Horticultural Crops and Structures.  P.A. Donald, M.G. Chippendale, and W. Bailey (editors). Univ. of Missouri Ext. Pub. M-161. Univ. of Missouri, Columbia, MO.

Schrock, D. and D.H. Trinklein. 1996. Greenhouse plant insect management. pp. 101-117 In: Insect and Disease Management: Horticultural Crops and Structures.  P.A. Donald, M.G. Chippendale, and W. Bailey (editors). Univ. of Missouri Ext. Pub. M-161. Univ. of Missouri, Columbia, MO.

Boyes, C. and D. Schrock (editors). 1996. Missouri Environment and Garden. Vol. 2(1-15). Univ. of Missouri, Columbia, MO.

Schrock, D. 1996. Heartland Horticulture, News for Missouri’s Master Gardeners. Vol. II & III. Dept. of Horticulture, Univ. of Missouri, Columbia, MO.

Schrock, D. 1995. Can you cut it with field-grown flowers?  In: Missouri Small Fruit Growers Conference Proceedings. Southwest Missouri State University Fruit Experiment Station, Mt. Grove, MO.

Schrock, D. 1995. Indoor flowering plants disease management. pp. 31-1 to 31-8.  In:  Handbook for the Management of Insects and Plant Diseases. P.A. Donald, M.G.  Chippendale, and W. Bailey (editors). Univ. of Missouri Ext. Pub. M-146. Univ. of  Missouri, Columbia, MO.

Schrock, D. 1995. Garden flower disease management. pp. 30-1 to 30-9. In: Handbook  for the Management of Insects and Plant Diseases. P.A. Donald, M.G. Chippendale, and  W. Bailey (editors). Univ. of Missouri Ext. Pub. M-146. Univ. of Missouri, Columbia,  MO.

Schrock, D. 1995. Greenhouse plant disease management. pp. 32-1 to 32-10.  In: Handbook for the Management of Insects and Plant Diseases. P.A. Donald, M.G. Chippendale, and W. Bailey (editors). Univ. of Missouri Ext. Pub. M-146. Univ. of Missouri, Columbia, MO.

Schrock, D. 1995. Growing home-garden asparagus. Univ. of Missouri Ext. Pub. G6405. Univ. of Missouri, Columbia, MO.

Barrett, B. and D. Schrock. 1995. Using least-toxic control methods to manage home and greenhouse pests. Univ. of Missouri Ext. Pub. G7273. Univ. of Missouri, Columbia, MO.

Boyes, C. and D. Schrock (editors). 1995. Missouri Environment and Garden. Vol. 1(1-15). Univ. of Missouri, Columbia, MO.

Schrock, D. 1995. Heartland Horticulture, News for Missouri’s Master Gardeners. Vol. I & II. Dept. of Horticulture, Univ. of Missouri, Columbia, MO.

Schrock, D. 1994. Consumer horticulture: Characteristics, trends, and implications for extension. HortSci. 29(5):461.

Schrock, D. 1994. Calibrating home garden equipment. Univ. of Missouri Ext. Pub.  WQ551. Univ. of Missouri, Columbia, MO.

Schrock, D. 1994. Preventing construction damage to trees. Univ. of Missouri Ext. Pub. G6885. Univ. of Missouri, Columbia, MO.

Schrock, D. 1994. Raised-bed gardening. Univ. of Missouri Ext. Pub. G6985. Univ. of Missouri, Columbia, MO.

Schrock, D. 1992. Responsible Lawn Care for the 90’s, units 3 and 5. Minnesota Extension Service. University of Minnesota, St. Paul, MN.

Schrock, D. 1990. Growing With Master Gardeners: A Guidebook for Managing Master Gardener Programs in Minnesota. Minnesota Extension Service. University of Minnesota, St. Paul, MN.

Schrock, D. 1984-1992. Garden columnist. Rochester Post-Bulletin. Rochester, MN.

Schrock, D. 1985-1986. “From the Ground Up” television series. KTTC TV, Rochester,  MN.

Schrock, D. June 1986. Home horticulture study, North Central Extension Evaluation  Notes.

Schrock, D. 1981. The effect of low temperature on yield and renewal cane production in  relation to carbohydrate levels in roses. Scientia Horticulturae 14: 69-76.

Schrock, D. 1979. The Effect of Low Night Temperatures on Greenhouse Rose Rejuvenation, M.S. Thesis, Colorado State University, Ft. Collins, CO.