Blog 4: Working EQ

1.       .   A positive result that’s come out of what I’ve completed so far is that I have learned more about my topic.  I learned that are sub-units under horticulture that specify to certain things, such as trees or vegetables. Also, I discovered through research that horticulture isn’t just growing plants but selling them as well. Business and trade is part of horticulture too, which I find interesting.
   2.     If I had to pick one piece of research from my interview that helped me understand my topic is when my mentor explained propagation. She explained the science behind multiplying plants in such a way that I understood without getting confused. It was actually fun to hear it from her because she has a great passion for plants.
   3.     So far the interview and research has worked for my senior project. I feel like the interview gave me a better prospective on horticulture and it was interesting hearing about from an expert in the field.  I also like research checks because I learn something new every time.
   4.     My summer mentorship kind of gave me problems because I don’t always get to work with the plants, but it isn’t a huge issue as of right now. Also I am not completely sure if my mentor is 100% reliable.
   5.     Some questions that come to my mind regarding what I’m going to study this year is how I’m going to narrow my topic down because I feel it’s so vast. Overall though my ending goal for my project would be to completely understand horticulture and the business behind it. Lastly I would like to talk to Frank McDonald for my next interview. My mentor suggested to talk to him because he was a plant expert and new about all the topics under horticulture.