Research
Cynthia Haynes
Current Research
Dr. Haynes enriches her teaching and extension responsibilities by conducting research in human issues in horticulture and pedagogy. Her research emphasis is evaluating horticulture education for children, undergraduate students, and adults. Current projects include 1) assessing the impact of a gardening curriculum on first graders in Iowa, 2) surveying student expectations of a horticulture study abroad course, and 3) evaluating Iowa Master Gardeners’ perceptions of training. In addition, Dr. Haynes has conducted research on the Iowa nursery industry, potentially new herbaceous perennials, and extension programming.
Selected Publications
- Haynes, C. and J. Pieper. 2005. A comparison of pre-visits for youth field trips to public gardens. HortTechnology 15(3):458-462.
- Hilgers, K.R., C. L. Haynes, and W. R. Graves. 2004. Chemical Height Control of Containerized Kosteletzkya virginica. HortTechnology 15(2):330-332.
- VanDerZanden, A. M. and C. L. Haynes. 2004. A Collaborative Effort between Iowa State University Extension and Mass Media Outlets. Journal of Extension 42(6) www.joe.org/joe/2004/december/iw1.shtml.
- Haynes, C. and S. Gross. 2004. Evaluating the educational impact of pre- and post-visit activities on elementary students following a field trip to a university garden. Acta Horticulturae 639:325-328.
- Haynes, C.L., and W.R. Graves. 2004. Kosteletzkya virginica can be propagated from stem cuttings. Journal of Environmental Horticulture 22(4):173-175.
- Haynes, C. and C.J. Trexler. 2003. The perceptions and needs of volunteers at a university-affiliated public garden. HortTechnology 13(3):552-556.
- Romer, J., J. Iles, and C. Haynes. 2003. Selection preferences for crabapple cultivars and species. HortTechnology 13(3):522-526.
- Trexler, C.J., Davis, L., and C. Haynes. 2003. Helping future educators learn to teach through horticulture: A case study of an experimental interdisciplinary course. NACTA Journal 47(4):43-50.
- J.K. Iles, W.R. Graves, A.S. Aiello, C.L. Haynes, and K.E. Stone. 1998. Midwestern Retail Garden Centers Identify Satisfaction and Dissatisfaction with Supplying Wholesale Nurseries. Journal of Environmental Horticulture 16(4):243-247.
