Matt Arrington
Full Name:
Matt Arrington
Where did you grow up?
Mount Vernon, WA
Which classes do you teach?
Sustainable Plant Systems (PWS 320) and Plants in the Environment (PWS 100)
What is your education/experience?
BS in horticulture from BYU-Idaho, MS in plant science from Oregon State University, PhD in horticulture from Washington State University
Favorite song:
Billy Joel's Piano Man
Favorite book:
There are so many! I love old science fiction and historical fiction, my favorite author is Bernard Cornwell. My all time favorite is probably David Fairchild's The World was My Garden
Favorite movie:
The extended Lord of the Rings trilogy
Favorite hobby:
I love camping and building stuff (anything really from carving to 3D printing to furniture)
Favorite place:
Rowena Head in the Columbia Basin in the spring or deep in the pacific northwest old growth forest
Why should someone be a Plant & Landscape Systems major?
Plants are a vital part of our lives, enhancing the beauty we experience and enjoy, nourishing our bodies and our spirit. The Plant and Landscape Systems major offers students rich experiences and hands-on training in the art and science of plants. Whether you are passionate about landscape management or controlled environment agriculture, there is a home for you with engaged and passionate faculty to help guide you in the PLS major.
What is the best part of our program?
The unity and kindness that seem to be a part of our field make interacting with and working together a joy.
