Professor Gregory Jolley
Full Name:
Gregory Von Jolley
Nickname:
Master Jolley
Where did you grow up?
Orem, Utah
Which classes do you teach?
PWS 103, 105, 198R, 205, 211, 212, 214, 380, 391R, 494R (what don't I teach?)
What is your education/experience?
B.S. in Landscape Horticulture from BYU (1995); Master of Landscape Architecture (MLA) from Kansas State University (1999)
If you were a plant, what plant would you be and why?
Gambel Oak; because I can be trained to be a tree or a shrub; I can be trained to do anything!
Favorite song:
"I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For" by U2
Favorite book:
To Kill a Mockingbird and Into Thin Air
Favorite movie:
The Shawshank Redemption (edited of course)
Favorite hobby:
Soccer
Favorite joke:
How do you catch a polar bear? You go out on the ice, and cut a hole in it. You then place peas around the hole...when the bear comes to take a pea, you kick him in the ice hole!
Favorite place:
Salmon, Idaho
Why should someone be a Plant & Landscape Systems major?
It prepares you right out of school to attend the graduate school of your choice (of course only if you have the grades and preparation) OR you are able and prepared to start a career in the landscape industry right out of school.
What is the best part of our program?
The quality of students, no doubt!
Tell us of a recent adventure:
Chelsea and I attended the first Landscape study abroad in spring 2022. It was amazing! 2 weeks in France, 2 weeks in France, 2 weeks in England, and 2 weeks in Scotland. It was an incredible experiences with Dr. Geary's family and an incredible group of 18 students!
