Heather Kirk Ballard

Assistant Professor – Sustainable Urban Landscapes

Horticulture

Heather Kirk Ballard
Heather Kirk Ballard

Education

Doctor of Philosophy, Natural Resources and Conservation, Other

Louisiana State University & Agricultural & Mechanical College, LA, United States (2012)

Master of Science, Horticultural Science

Louisiana State University & Agricultural & Mechanical College, LA, United States (2004)

Bachelor of Science, Soil Sciences

Louisiana State University & Agricultural & Mechanical College, LA, United States (2001)

Courses

  • FYOS 1001: First-Year Odyssey Seminar (Fall 2025)
  • HORT 7000: Master's Research (Fall 2025)
  • HORT 4090: Sustainable Landscape Management and Design (Spring 2026)
  • ANTH 3440: Herbs, Spices, and Medicinal Plants (Spring 2026)
  • PBIO 3440: Herbs, Spices, and Medicinal Plants (Spring 2026)
  • HORT 3440: Herbs, Spices, and Medicinal Plants (Spring 2026)
  • HORT 7000: Master's Research (Spring 2026)
  • HORT 3440E: Herbs, Spices, and Medicinal Plants (Summer 2026)
  • HORT 7000: Master's Research (Summer 2026)
  • HORT 4070: Special Problems in Horticulture I (Fall 2026)
  • FYOS 1001: First-Year Odyssey Seminar (Fall 2026)
  • HORT 7000: Master's Research (Fall 2026)
  • HORT 4015: Herb and Medicinal Plant Management (Fall 2026)
  • HORT 6015: Herb and Medicinal Plant Management (Fall 2026)

Scholarly Works

  • Containerized Satsuma Mandarin Production Under Protective Screens as a Management Strategy for Huanglongbing, Hortscience: A Publication of the American Society for Hortcultural Science, (2026).
    Kirk Ballard H, Timmerman A, Fields J, Fontenot K
  • Evaluation of a Plant-Based Antimicrobial Formulation on Control of Damping-Off and Other Plant Pathogens in Vegetable Seedlings, National Association of County Agricultural Agents, (2026).
    Kirk Ballard H, Singh R, Liu Z
  • Determining Louisiana Resident Perceptions Regarding Aquatic Invasive Plant Species and Their Management to Aid the Development of Future Extension Programs, National Association of County Agents, (2026).
    Kirk-Ballard H
  • Advancing Sustainable Roses: Rose Rosette Virus and Black Spot: Cultivar Evaluation Results and Miticide Trial Findings, (2026).
    Kirk Ballard H, Hand F, Ong K, Ranabhat N
  • Composting Basics and Considerations for Growers and Landscapers, (2026).
    Kirk Ballard H, Harris B

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Contact

Heather.KirkBallard@uga.edu

Mailing Address

120 Carlton Street
1111 Miller Plant Sciences
Athens, GA 30602

Shipping Address

120 Carlton Street
1111 Miller Plant Sciences
Athens, GA 30602

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