James M Stephens

James M. Stephens is a professor of horticultural sciences at the University of Florida and State Extension vegetable specialist in charge of educational programs for home gardeners. He is the author of more than 300 publications and articles and more than 200 radio and television talks on gardening. Stephens was founder of Florida's Master Gardener program, the Florida Urban Gardening program, and the Organic Gardening Research and Educational Center at the University of Florida. He has...See more

James M. Stephens is a professor of horticultural sciences at the University of Florida and State Extension vegetable specialist in charge of educational programs for home gardeners. He is the author of more than 300 publications and articles and more than 200 radio and television talks on gardening. Stephens was founder of Florida's Master Gardener program, the Florida Urban Gardening program, and the Organic Gardening Research and Educational Center at the University of Florida. He has received the presidential Gold Medal Award from the Florida State Horticultural Society, the Distinguished Service Award from the National Association of County Agents, and the Outstanding Specialist Award from both the Florida 4-H Agents Association and the Florida County Agents Association. See less