Consumer Horticulture

• Assistant Extension Specialist and Master Gardener Coordinator
• M. S.-Colorado State University, Horticulture/Landscape Maintenance and Nursery Production 1996
• Address: Horticulture and Landscape Architecture Department, 360 AG Hall, Stillwater, OK 74078- 6027
• phone: 405-744-5158
• email: david.hillock@okstate.ed

RESEARCH, PUBLICATION AND PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES
Abstracts:
“Oklahoma Gardening-Extension Horticulture Education Through Television,” with Brenda Simons, HortScience, June 1998.
"Evaluation of four herbaceous perennials under increasing levels of drought stress," with James E.  Klett; HortScience, Vol. 30(4): 798 (315).
"Preemergent weed control in container-grown herbaceous perennials," with James E. Klett;  HortScience, Vol. 30(4): 819 (882).
"Preemergent weed control in container-grown herbaceous perennials," with James E. Klett and David Staats; HortScience, Vol. 29(5): 555 (849).

Awards & Recognition

•  ASHS Southern Region Extension Communication Award (Blue Ribbon) – for E-972 Landscaping with Trees, Shrubs and Vines in Oklahoma CD. Award received along with Mike Schnelle, Gayle Hiner, Jennifer Adsit, Patricia Gedon, and Katie Reim. February 6, 2006.
• Outstanding Professional Staff Award – for dedication and support of students.  Presented by Agricultural Ambassadors, CASNR. April 4, 2003.

Committee Work

• 2006  Oklahoma Centennial Botanical Garden Educational Committee
• 2006-2005 Consumer Horticulture and Urban Forestry TIP Team – Team Leader
• 2006-1999 Southern Region Committee – Master Gardener and Home Horticulture
• 2006-1997 Horticulture Industries Show Board Member
• 2006-1997 Oklahoma MG Coordinator Advisory Committee (State Conference Planning Committees)
• 2006-1997 OBGA Affiliate Garden Planning Committee
• 2006-1997 OSUBG – Hort. & L.A. Dept. Committee

Conference Presentations
National —Hillock, D. 2006, June 9. Xeriscape Landscaping. Southern Region Master Gardener Conference, Chattanooga, TN.
State —Hillock, D. 2006, Nov. 9. Turf Alternatives in Shady Areas. 61st Annual Oklahoma Turf Conference, OTRF, Stillwater, OK

Popular Press Publications
Hillock, D. 2006. Regional Reports: Plants I didn’t Think I Could Grow. Fine Gardening, Feb. 2007, No. 113, pg. 74.
Hillock, D. 2006. Shrub Profile: Grow Lo Sumac. Oklahoma Gardener, State-by-State Gardening. November/December 2006, pg. 42.
Hillock, D. 2006. Shrub Profile: Fiveleaf Aralia. Oklahoma Gardener, State-by-State Gardening. October 2006, pg. 42.
Hillock, D. 2006. Shrub Profile: Smokebush! Oklahoma Gardener, State-by-State Gardening. September 2006, pg. 42.
Hillock, D. 2006. Shrub Profile: Diablo Ninebark. Oklahoma Gardener, State-by-State Gardening. July/August 2006, pg. 42.
Hillock, D. 2006. Shrub Profile: Burning Bush. Oklahoma Gardener, State-by-State Gardening. June 2006, pg. 42.
Hillock, D. 2006. Shrub Profile: Firethorn. Oklahoma Gardener, State-by-State Gardening. May 2006, pg. 42.
Hillock, D. 2006. Shrub Profile: Beautyberry. Oklahoma Gardener, State-by-State Gardening. April 2006, pg. 42.
Hillock, D. 2006. Shrub Profile: Mahonia. Oklahoma Gardener, State-by-State Gardening. March 2006, pg. 42.
Hillock, D. 2006. Shrub Profile: Summersweet. Oklahoma Gardener, State-by-State Gardening. February 2006, pg. 42.

Professional Publications:
“Weed Control and Phytotoxicity of Preemergence Herbicides Applied to Container-grown Herbaceous Plants,” David Staats, David Hillock, and James E. Klett.  July HortTechnology.

Fact Sheets/Extension Publications:
F-6402 "Children's Gardens in Which to Learn and Grow: A Guide to Planning, Designing, and Building an Outdoor Garden Classroom." David Hillock, Matthew Kirkwood, Douglas Needham, and Brenda Sanders. September, 2000.

• Assistant Extension Specialist and host of the Oklahoma Gardening program
• M.S. - Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana, Entomology 2004
• B.S. - University of Wisconsin - Madison, Horticulture 1998
• Address: Horticulture and Landscape Architecture Department, 360 AG Hall, Stillwater, OK 74078- 6027
• phone: 405-744-7472
• email: krebek@okstate.edu

Extension Activities: Kim has a 100% extension appointment in Consumer Horticulture and is host of the weekly Oklahoma Gardening television program on OETA.  In addition to responsibilities with Oklahoma Gardening, Kim is responsible for developing fact sheets, presentations, and workshops for the consumer or home gardener. 

Extension Publications:
Rebek, K.A. and M. Wilson.  2005.  Ash Tree Identification.  Michigan State University Extension Bulletin E-2942.
Rebek, K.A., E. J. Rebek, and D.G. McCullough.  2005.  Don’t Be Fooled By Look-Alikes!  Michigan State University Extension Bulletin E-2944.
Rebek, K.A. and D.R. Smitley.  2006.  Homeowner Guide to Emerald Ash Borer Treatments.  Michigan State University Extension Bulletin E-2955.
Kalishnek, J. and K.A. Rebek.  2006.  “Plant Health Care” in Master Gardener Volunteer Training Core Manual, 58 pp.

Refereed Papers:
Rebek, K.A. and R.J. O’Neil, 2005.  “Impact of simulated herbivory on Alliaria petiolata survival, growth, and reproduction.”  Biological Control 34: 283-289.
Rebek, K.A. and R.J. O’Neil, 2005.  “The effects of natural and manipulated density regimes on Alliaria petiolata survival, growth and reproduction.”  Weed research 46: 345-352.

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