UGA College of Agricultural & Environmental Sciences Field Report
  • Stories
    Almanac

    Science in service of humanity and the environment

    Read our annual magazine here

    READ


    Dive into engaging stories that showcase our statewide, national and global impact.

    Check out our written stories here

    LOOK


    Browse curated photo galleries capturing the people, places and programs that bring CAES to life.

    Check out our photo galleries here

    WATCH


    Experience our stories through videos that highlight our people, projects and passions in action.

    Check out our video library here

    LISTEN


    Tune in to “Cultivating Curiosity,” our podcast featuring in-depth conversations with CAES experts.

    Check out our podcast here
  • Expert Resources

    Expert Resources


    From farms and gardens to families and finances, our expert resources empower Georgians with trustworthy, practical science.

    Gardening
    Invasive species
    Food and food safety
    Ants, termites and other pests
    Pollinators
    Livestock
    Emergency preparedness
    Home safety and maintenance
    Health, family and finances
    Nutrition
    Water quality
    Lawn maintenance and landscaping
    Turfgrass
    View all topics

    What is an Expert Resource?


    We publish unbiased, research-backed expert advice to empower Georgians with practical, trustworthy information they can trust.

    These resources are written and reviewed by experts in the UGA College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences and the UGA College of Family and Consumer Sciences.

    Learn how we produce science you can trust
  • Events
  • Contact
  • Read
  • Look
  • Watch
  • Listen
Subscribe
  • LinkedIn
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Stories
    Almanac

    Science in service of humanity and the environment

    Read our annual magazine here

    READ


    Dive into engaging stories that showcase our statewide, national and global impact.

    Check out our written stories here

    LOOK


    Browse curated photo galleries capturing the people, places and programs that bring CAES to life.

    Check out our photo galleries here

    WATCH


    Experience our stories through videos that highlight our people, projects and passions in action.

    Check out our video library here

    LISTEN


    Tune in to “Cultivating Curiosity,” our podcast featuring in-depth conversations with CAES experts.

    Check out our podcast here
  • Expert Resources

    Expert Resources


    From farms and gardens to families and finances, our expert resources empower Georgians with trustworthy, practical science.

    Gardening
    Invasive species
    Food and food safety
    Ants, termites and other pests
    Pollinators
    Livestock
    Emergency preparedness
    Home safety and maintenance
    Health, family and finances
    Nutrition
    Water quality
    Lawn maintenance and landscaping
    Turfgrass
    View all topics

    What is an Expert Resource?


    We publish unbiased, research-backed expert advice to empower Georgians with practical, trustworthy information they can trust.

    These resources are written and reviewed by experts in the UGA College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences and the UGA College of Family and Consumer Sciences.

    Learn how we produce science you can trust
  • Events
  • Contact
  • Read
  • Look
  • Watch
  • Listen
Subscribe
  • LinkedIn
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
Subscribe
  • LinkedIn
  • Facebook
  • Instagram

  1. Home
  2. Sheri Dorn

Sheri Dorn


Assistant Professor, Sociohorticulture and Horticultural Therapy

Horticulture

Sheri Dorn
Sheri Dorn
Areas of expertiseEducationScholarly works

Areas of expertise

Horticultural ProductionEducation Systems

Education

Doctor of Philosophy, Horticultural Science

University of Georgia, GA, United States (2019)

Master of Science, Horticultural Science

Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University – Blacksburg, VA, United States (1999)

Bachelor of Science, Horticultural Science

Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University – Blacksburg, VA, United States (1994)

Scholarly Works

  • Extension Master Gardener Volunteers of the 21st Century: Educated, Prosperous, and Committed, HORTTECHNOLOGY, (2018).
    Dorn ST, Newberry MG, Bauske EM, Pennisi SV
  • The First Nationally Unifying Mission Statement and Program Standards for Extension Master Gardener Programs at Land-Grant Universities, JOURNAL OF EXTENSION, (2015).
    Langellotto GA, Moen D, Straub T, Dorn S
  • Developing a National Strategic Plan for Consumer Horticulture, HORTTECHNOLOGY, (2016).
    Bradley LK, Bauske EM, Bewick TA, Clark JR, Durham RE … 4 more
  • Assessing the Economic Contributions and Benefits of Consumer Horticulture, HORTTECHNOLOGY, (2017).
    Bradley LK, Behe BK, Bumgarner NR, Glen CD, Donaldson JL … 3 more
  • The National Initiative for Consumer Horticulture: Focusing on the Critical Role of Communication and Collaboration to Further Research, Extension, and Industry Goals, HORTTECHNOLOGY, (2018).
    Dorn S, Bradley L, Hamrick D, Weisenhorn J, Bennett P … 4 more

View full list of scholarly works

Contact

sdorn@uga.edu 706-410-7578

Mailing Address

2450 S Milledge Ave
Cowart Building 116
Athens, GA 30605

Shipping Address

1109 Experiment Street
Cowart Building 116
Griffin, GA 30223

  • Georgia Master Gardener Extension Volunteer Program
  • Trellis Blog for Georgia Master Gardener Extension Volunteers
  • MGLOG, the online recordkeeping system for Georgia Master Gardener Extension Volunteers
  • MG SPROUTS project-in-a-box website
  • Georgia Master Gardener Extension Volunteer Program Facebook page

Stories

  • Rural Engagement Workshop participants walk by a mural that says "Thomson" on the street
    April 24, 2026

    UGA Rural Engagement Workshop empowers faculty to connect with communities

    Share

    Copied!
  • UGA Extension
    April 21, 2025

    Volunteers keep UGA Extension connected to communities

    Share

    Copied!
  • UGA Extension
    Sept. 3, 2024

    Celebrating 45 years of Georgia Master Gardeners

    Share

    Copied!
  • UGA Extension
    May 28, 2024

    Master Gardener Open Garden Days offer practical inspiration for the home gardener

    Share

    Copied!
  • UGA Extension
    April 22, 2024

    Volunteers uplift statewide UGA Extension outreach programs

    Share

    Copied!
  • UGA Extension
    Dec. 12, 2023

    Central Fulton Master Gardeners celebrate 500th Habitat for Humanity landscaping project

    Share

    Copied!
1 2 3 … 5
Next Page

Expert Resources

  • an attractive home landscape with a red Japanese maple tree and dry creek bed

    Water-Wise Landscape Guide for the Georgia Piedmont

    Feb. 5, 2026

    Share

    Copied!
  • Ornamental Plantings on Septic Drainfields

    Jan. 5, 2026

    Share

    Copied!
  • Landscape Basics: Success with Herbaceous Perennials

    Jan. 5, 2026

    Share

    Copied!
  • a person plucks herbs from a garden bed

    Herbs in Southern Gardens

    Sept. 11, 2025

    Share

    Copied!
  • Starting Plants From Seed for the Home Gardener

    Jan. 9, 2025

    Share

    Copied!
  • Landscape Plants for Georgia

    Jan. 9, 2025

    Share

    Copied!
1 2 3
Next Page

About CAES

CAES Home

Overview

History

Administration

Jobs

Personnel Directory

Privacy Policy

Accessibility Policy

AI Guidelines

Affiliations

UGA Cooperative Extension

Tifton Campus

Griffin Campus

University of Georgia
  • Schools and Colleges
  • Directory
  • MyUGA
  • Employment Opportunities
  • Copyright and Trademarks
  • UGA Privacy Policy
  • Submit a Student Complaint
#UGA on
© University of Georgia, Athens, GA 30602
706‑542‑3000