Peter W. Gallagher, Ph.D.
Professor of Plant and Environmental Science 

Fall Quarter 2009

• Agricultural Science 201 Microcomputer Applications
• Plant Science 284 Woody Landscape Plants

             Office Hours: 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon Daily

Department of Agricultural Sciences
Reese Hall 124
Louisiana Tech University
Ruston, Louisiana 71272-0045

WORK: (318) 257-2412
FAX:    (318) 257-4288

Contact me by email:
(pgall@latech.edu)

Course Syllabi:

Education:

• Ph.D. Landscape Horticulture (1982) - Department of Horticulture; The Ohio State University; Columbus, OH
• MS Ornamental Horticulture (1975) - Department of Horticulture; University of Wisconsin; Madison, WI
• BS Landscape Architecture (1974) - Department of Landscape Architecture; University of Wisconsin; Madison, WI

Professional Affiliations:

• American Public Gardens Association [APGA]
• American Rose Society [ARS] - American Rose Center Development Committee
• American Society for Horticultural Sciences [ASHS]
• Louisiana Nursery & Landscape Association [LNLA]
• Louisiana Gardener – Contributing Writer
• Louisiana Irrigation Association  [LIA]– Secretary
• Louisiana Society for Horticultural Science [LSHS]

Current/Recent Grants:

• Environmental Control System for Lomax Hall. - [Louisiana Board of Regents Support Fund]
• GPS & Land Surveying Equipment Acquisition.  – Integration of GPS Technology into the Agricultural Sciences at Louisiana Tech University  
• Addressing Accessibility and Safety Concerns Affecting Further Development of Louisiana Tech’s Children’s Garden [Applied and Natural Sciences – Innovative Instruction in Undergraduate Courses Mini-Grant]
• Linking Community-Based Food Businesses With Technology And Higher Education [Center for Entrepreneurship and Information Technology]
• Reese Hall Computer Laboratory Equipment Upgrade and Proposed Relocation from Second Floor to Accommodate Students with Disabilities [Student Technology Fee Program]
• Louisiana Tech University Farm Salesroom Enhancement [Louisiana Board of Regents Support Fund]

Selected Publications

• Gallagher, Peter W. “Made for the Shade … Cool plants that don’t need full sun”. Louisiana Gardener. July/August, 2009. pp. 12-15
• Gallagher, Peter W. “Irrigation Matters … Plan for efficient and effective water application”. Louisiana Gardener. June, 2009. pp. 41-42
• Gallagher, Peter W. “Beautiful & Water Wise … Plants for drought-tolerant landscapes”. Louisiana Gardener. April, 2009. pp.12-15
• Gallagher, Peter W. "Flowering Trees for the Landscape ... why settle for plain green?" Louisiana Gardener. September, 2008. pp. 17-21
• Gallagher, Peter W. "Low-Maintenance Landscapes: Plant to spend less time working in your yard". Louisiana Gardener. June, 2008. pp. 12-15 
• Gallagher, Peter W. “Caroline Dormon Nature Preserve”. Louisiana Gardener. September, 2006. Pp. 46-48
• Gallagher, Peter W. “Garden Profile: The Gardens of the American Rose Center”. Louisiana Gardener. June, 2006. P. 42
•  Gallagher, Peter W. “The Gardens of Louisiana Tech … color, texture and variety add substance to a solid framework”. Louisiana Gardener. July/August, 2005. Pp. 11-16
• Gallagher, Peter W.  “Fencing by Design … Finding appropriate fences for landscape situations”. Louisiana Gardener. June, 2004. pp. 18-23.
• Gallagher, Peter W.  "Make a Good First Impression … An arbor and gate creates a bold entry". Louisiana Gardener. May, 2003. pp. 40-44
• Gallagher, Peter W.  "It’s a Natural … The Southern Woodland Garden".  Louisiana Gardener. January/February, 2003. pp. 21-23
•  Gallagher, Peter W.  “John D. Griffin Horticultural Garden… dedicated to the plant connoisseur". Louisiana Gardener. June, 2002. pp. 45-46
• Gallagher, Peter W.  "Spring Tine Tune-up for Landscape Irrigation Systems". Louisiana Gardener. March, 2001. pp. 32-33 
• Gallagher, Peter W.  " Elements of Design: Space Articulation". Louisiana Gardener. March, 2000. pp. 44-45
• Gallagher, Peter W.  "Deck Basics: Deck design and construction". Louisiana Gardener May, 2000. pp. 36-37
• Gallagher, Peter W.  "Dormant Season Pruning: Pruning basics for woody ornamentals".  Louisiana Gardener. February-March, 1999. pp. 8-9
• Gallagher, Peter W.  "Shrub Profile: Pineapple Guava". Louisiana Gardener. February/March, 1999. p. 25
• Griffin, John D., Peter W. Gallagher, and Kenneth W. Farrish. 1992. Results of a Two-Year Study on Poinsettia Response to Irrigation with Water High in Soluble Salts. HortScience
• Gallagher, Peter W., John D. Griffin, and Patricia Steinhilber. 1989. A Survey of Irrigation Water Quality in North Louisiana. HortScience