She grows and evaluates hundreds of plants for their performance in a home garden setting.
The results of her efforts help inform content for the print magazine and digital media.
Several years later, Gerdes returned to Iowa to help establish the BHG Test Garden.
In this role, she oversees all garden spaces, budget, seasonal workers, and interns.
During the warmer months, she enjoys giving tours and interacting with the public who visit the garden.
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Gerdes holds a Bachelor of Science degree in agriculture from Iowa State University.
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