Gary R. Bachman
Extension/Research Professor
Floriculture and Ornamental Horticulture
Phone: (228) 388-4710
Mailing Address:
Coastal Research and Extension Center
1815 Popps Ferry Road
Biloxi, MS 39532
Coastal Research and Extension Center
1815 Popps Ferry Road
Biloxi, MS 39532
Physical Address:
Coastal Research and Extension Center
1815 Popps Ferry Road
Biloxi, MS 39532
Coastal Research and Extension Center
1815 Popps Ferry Road
Biloxi, MS 39532
Research/Extension Assignments:
- Develop an aggressive horticulture program relevant to Mississippi and the upper Gulf of Mexico and targeted at both youth and adult audiences
- Host of Southern Gardening
Education:
- Ph.D., The Ohio State University
- M.S., Clemson University
- B.S., Clemson University
Society Membership:
- American Society for Horticultural Science
- Vice-President, Extension Division
- Southern Region-American Society for Horticultural Science
- Immediate Past President
- International Plant Propagators Society-Southern Region
- Mississippi Nursery and Landscape Association
- Louisiana Nursery and Landscape Association
- Southern Nursery Association
- Green Roofs for Healthy Cities
Certifications:
- Certified Professional Horticulturist
- Accredited Green Roof Professional
Recognitions and Awards:
- 2019 Elected Fellow by the American Society for Horticulture Science
- 2019 B.Y. Morrison Communication Great American Gardener Award by the American Horticultural Society
- 2016 Booker Mims Excellence in Plant Agriculture Programs, Mississippi Association of County Agricultural Agents
- 2016 Audio Recording (Regional Winner), Communication Award, National Association of County Agricultural Agents
- 2016 Publication (Regional Winner), Communication Award, National Association of County Agricultural Agents
- 2016 Published Photo and Caption (Regional Winner), Communication Award, National Association of County Agricultural Agents
- 2016 Video Presentation (Regional Winner), Communication Award, National Association of County Agricultural Agents
- 2016 State Communicator of the Year, Mississippi Association of County Agricultural Agents
- 2016 State Specialist Communicator of the Year, Mississippi Association of County Agricultural Agents
- 2015 Franklin T. Burns Outstanding Extension Community Resource Development Award, Mississippi State University Extension
- 2015 State Specialist Communicator of the Year, Mississippi Association of County Agricultural Agents
- 2015 Leaflet Extension Division Education Materials Award, American Society for Horticultural Science
- 2015 Audio Recording (National Winner), Communication Award, National Association of County Agricultural Agents
Publications
- Bachman, G. R., S. R. Broderick, C. E. Coker, J. C. Wilson. 2020. 2020 Mississippi Medallion Plants. Mississippi State University Extension Service Publication P3419. Download
- Stephenson, R. C., C. E. Coker, B. C. Posadas, G. R. Bachman, R. L. Harkess, J. J. Adamczyk, P. R. Knight. 2019. Effect of high tunnels on populations of whiteflies, aphids, and thrips on tomatoes in Mississippi. Journal of Horticulture 6(3):259-267. Download
- Bachman, G. R., S. R. Broderick, C. E. Coker, G. C. Denny. 2018. 2018 Mississippi medallion plants. Mississippi State University Extension Service Publication 3203. Download
- Ray, J. T., E. K. Blythe, G. Bi, P. R. Knight, D. B. Reynolds, G. R. Bachman. 2018. Isopropyl alcohol and auxin application method affect phytotoxicity of herbaceous stem cuttings. ISHS Acta Horticulturae 1212:307-314. Download
- Bachman, G. R., C. E. Coker. 2017. Constructing raised beds for the Mississippi gardener. Mississippi State University Extension Service Publication 3087. Download
- Bachman, G. R., S. R. Broderick, C. E. Coker, G. C. Denny, E. T. Stafne. 2017. 2017 Mississippi Medallion Plants. Mississippi State University Extension Service Publication 3115. Download
- Bachman, G. R., C. E. Coker. 2016. High tunnel construction for the Mississippi gardener. Mississippi State University Extension Service Publication 2970. Download
- Bachman, G. R., C. E. Coker. 2016. Subirrigated containers for the Mississippi gardener. Mississippi State University Extension Service Publication 2971. Download
- Denny, G. C., G. R. Bachman, S. R. Broderick, E. T. Stafne. 2016. 2016 Mississippi medallion plants. Mississippi State University Extension Service Publication 2996. Download
- Mahmoud, B.S.M., E.T. Stafne, C.E. Coker, G.R. Bachman, N. Bell. 2016. Implementing good practices programs to encourage production of high-quality, safer produce in Mississippi. Journal of Extension 54(4). Download
- Bauske, E. M., G. R. Bachman, T. Bewick, L. Bradley, D. Close, R. Durham, M. H. Meyer. 2015. The Case for a National Strategic Plan for Consumer Horticulture Research, Education, and Extension. HortTechnology 25(4):477-479. Download
- Denny, G. C., G. R. Bachman. 2015. Mississippi medallion plants: 2015. Mississippi State University Extension Service Information Sheet 1997. Download
- Kelly, L. S., G. R. Bachman, C. Ivy, S. Skelly. 2015. Mulches for the landscape. Mississippi State University Extension Service Publication 2301. Download
- Bachman, G., G.C. Denny, and E.T. Stafne. 2014. Mississippi Medallion Plants: 2014. Mississippi State University Extension Service, Information Sheet 1988, Mississippi State University. Download
- Coker, C.E., G. Bachman, C.A. Boyd, P.B. Blanchard, E. Bush, and M. Gu. 2010. Coastal roots: Connecting students with sustainability in Mississippi and Louisiana. HortTechnology 20(3):499-502.
- Mahmoud, B.S., G. Bachman, R.H. Linton. 2010. Inactivation of Escherichia coli O157:H7, Listeria monocytogenes, Salmonella enterica and Shigella flexneri on spinach leaves by X-ray. Food Microbiology 27(1):24-28. Download
- Rozum, J.D., D.E. Kopsell, G.R. Bachman, B.R. Wiegand, J.C. Sedbrook, R.L. Rhykerd. 2010. Impact of selected cultural practices on seedling growth of Maclura pomifera, osage orange. Transactions of the Illinois State Academy of Science 103(1):1-12.
- Reed, S.M., G. Bachman, W.E. Davis. 2008. ‘Duet’ Beautyberry. HortScience 43(3):933-934.
- Bachman, G.R., J.D. Metzger. 2007. Growth of bedding plants in commercial potting substrate amended with vermicompost. Bioresource Technology 99(8):3155-3161. Download
- Bachman, G.R., J.D. Metzger. 2007. Physical and chemical characteristics of a commercial potting substrate amended with vrmicompost produced from two different manure sources. HortTechnology 117(3):336-340.
- Meteer, A.L., G.R. Bachman, B.R. Wiegand, R.L. Rhykerd. 2007. Impact of vermicompost on growth of two native Illinois prairie plants in biodiesel contaminated soil. Transactions of the Illinois State Academy of Science 100(1):3-11.
- Bachman, G.R., M.J. McMahon. 2006. Day and night temperature differential (DIF) or the absence of far-red light alter cell elongation in ‘Celebrity White’ petunia. Journal of the American Society for Horticultural Science 131(3):309-312. Download
