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Mark Weathington
Education:
Bachelor of Science |
Horticulture |
Virginia Tech |
1995 |
Bachelor of Science |
Sociology |
Virginia Tech |
1995 |
Master of Science |
Horticulture |
Virginia Tech |
1999 |
Selected Experience:
JC Raulston Arboretum |
Assistant Director and Curator of Collections |
2007-present |
Norfolk Botanical Garden |
Director of Horticulture and Maintenance |
1999 - 2007 |
VA Marine Science Museum |
Horticulture Supervisor |
1998-1999 |
Atlanta Botanical Garden |
Horticulturist |
1996-1998 |
Laurel Creek Nursery |
Sales Associate |
1991-1995 |
Tidewater Community College, Chesapeake, VA |
Adjunct Faculty |
2001- 2006 |
The Virginian-Pilot (circulation 256,000) |
Freelance Writer Weekly plant feature Gardening Reminders column |
1999- present 2001-present 2004 – present |
Virginia Gardener Magazine |
Freelance Writer Monthly shrub feature Coastal Region Report |
2002-2006 2003-2006 2002-2005 |
HR Magazine |
Freelance Writer Ask the Experts” column |
1999-2001 |
Professional Associations:
American Public Gardens Association
Advisory Committee member for Beautiful GardensÔ, a Virginia Plant Introduction and Promotion program
Garden Writers Association of America
IMLS Conservation Grant Reviewer
North American Rock Garden Society
American Conifer Society
