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Nicole Hansen

Community Based Instructor IV

She/Her

Office: (702) 257-5536
Email: hansenn@unr.edu
Website: https://extension.unr.edu/youth-horticulture/
Address: 8050 Paradise Road, Suite 100, Las Vegas, Nevada 89123
Representing: Clark County - Las Vegas, Nevada
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Summary

“Nicole is a Las Vegas Native who has dedicated much of her career to teaching the Las Vegas Community about the benefits and ease of gardening in an arid climate. Nicole has taught all youth age groups and continuing education for adults. Her prior career experience includes delivering school garden company curriculum to youth at various Clark County School District Elementary and Middle Schools. Her wealth of knowledge about gardening in the Mojave is an essential contribution to her current role as a Community Based Instructor for the Youth Horticulture Education Program at Extension. She is fondly referred to as “the plant whisperer” by her colleagues due her wealth of information about plant science topics. Nicole received her Associates Degree in Horticulture from the College of Southern Nevada and her Master Gardener Certification from Extension’s Clark County office.”

Education

AAS in Horticulture, CSN, 2015

Programs
Publications

Programs

Botanic Gardens

Extension's 7 acre outdoor educational Botanic Gardens surround the Extension office at 8050 Paradise Road in Las Vegas. Maintained by faculty, staff, Master Gardeners and other volunteers, the gardens contain a collection of over 1,500 plants. The collection spans the Demonstration and Test Gardens, Nevada Naturalist Area, The Cactus Garden, the Courtyard Gardens, the Dry Wash, and the Front Gardens. The Demonstration and Test Gardens contain Extension's fruit orchard, vegetable gardens, compos

Master Gardener taking grape inspection notes on a clipboard

Research Center & Demonstration Orchard

Researching new varieties of fruit producing trees, vines and other plant materials in sustainable ways for the Mojave Desert climate.

Youth Horticulture Education Program

Youth Horticulture Education Program is the premier program of horticulture projects that involve youth, families and educators.

News & Journal Articles, Fact Sheets, Reports...

Recipes
*YHEP Summer Recipes, Ep.02: Garden Fresh Eggplant Empanadas* Delicious summer empanada dish using hearty eggplant created by Tricia Braxton Perry. Braxton Perry, T. 2020, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno, YouTube Channel
Videos
*YHEP: Common Weeds, Ep 04: The Many Uses of Mullein* Follow YHEP instructor Ian Ford-Terry up into the mountains as he hikes the cool woodlands in search of an ancient cough remedy! Ford-Terry, I. 2020, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno, YouTube Channel
*YHEP: Conservation, Ep 01: Joshua Trees* Join YHEP instructor Ian Ford-Terry as he explores the relationship between Joshua Trees and their exclusive pollinators and how you can take part in the conservation of a Mojave Desert icon! Ford-Terry, I. 2020, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno, YouTube Channel
*YHEP: Conservation, Ep 02: Joshua Trees* Join YHEP Instructor Ian Ford-Terry as he guides you through the process of growing a Joshua Tree from seed as part of a conservation effort to help save the Joshua Trees (and their very specific pollinators)! Ford-Terry, I. 2020, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno, YouTube Channel
*YHEP: Conservation, Ep 03: Monarch Container Gardens* Join YHEP Instructor Ian Ford-Terry as he shows you how you can help protect the Monarch Butterfly by planting native milkweeds at home! Ford-Terry, I. 2020, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno, YouTube Channel
*YHEP: Hydroponics At Home, Ep 01: DIY 2-Liter Bottle Wicking System* Join YHEP instructor Ian Ford-Terry as he introduces you to the wonderful world of hydroponics, and walks you through the steps to make a DIY 2-liter bottle, self-wicking hydroponic system! Ford-Terry, I. 2020, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno, YouTube Channel
*YHEP: Hydroponics At Home, Ep 02: DIY Aquaponic Ecosystem* Dive into this fun "aquaponics" project with YHEP Instructor Ian Ford-Terry! He will teach you the basics of balancing an underwater ecosystem and how you can grow plants using fish waste! Ford-Terry, I. 2020, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno, YouTube Channel
*YHEP: Hydroponics At Home, Ep 03: Growing Tomatoes in a 5-Gallon Bucket* YHEP Instructor Ian Ford-Terry shows you how you can grow tomatoes year-round in a DIY 5-gallon bucket hydroponic system! Ford-Terry, I. 2020, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno, YouTube Channel
*YHEP: Hydroponics at Home, Ep 03: Make Your Own pH Test Kit* Join YHEP Instructor Ian Ford-Terry as he walks you through the process of making your own homemade pH testing solution and pH testing strips out of Red Cabbage broth! Ford-Terry, I. 2020, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno, YouTube Channel
*YHEP: Hydroponics At Home, Ep 04: DIY Microgreens Grow Tray* Microgreens are nutritious and easy to grow! Join YHEP Instructor Ian Ford-Terry as he shows you how to make a low-maintenance microgreens grow tray! Ford-Terry, I. 2020, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno, YouTube Channel
*All About Aphids!* Aphids are one of the most common garden and landscape pests. Here are a few tips on control. Hansen, N. 2020, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno, YouTube Channel
*Grow Cucumbers in the Mojave Desert* Join YHEP Instructor Nicole Hansen at the San Miguel Community Garden, as she shows you how you can grow cucumbers here in the Mojave Desert. Hansen, N. 2020, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno, YouTube Channel
*Grow Tomatoes in the Mojave Desert* This week YHEP Instructor, Nicole Hansen shows you how you can grow tomatoes successfully here in the Mojave Desert. Hansen, N. 2020, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno, YouTube Channel
*Okra* YHEP Instructor Nicole Hansen shows you how to feel like a professional gardener by growing Okra! Hansen, N. 2020, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno, YouTube Channel
*PPE for Summer Gardening and Crops for the Desert Summers - Peppers* The Mojave Desert is a unique growing environment. With summer temperatures that can go over 110 degrees Fahrenheit it is imperative that you use the "Right Plant, Right Place" theory. Community-Based Instructor, Nicole Hansen, teaches you how to grow peppers in the desert. Hansen, N. 2020, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno, YouTube Channel
*Propagation by Seed* Learn how to properly plant a seed! Hansen, N. 2020, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno, YouTube Channel
*Propagation of Stems and Leaves* Nicole Hansen, of the Youth Horticulture Education Program, teaches how to propagate plants by stem and leaf cuttings. Hansen, N. 2020, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno, YouTube Channel
*Something Special is Coming From YHEP!* YHEP and Texas A&M University have something very special coming up. Stay Tuned! Hansen, N. 2020, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno, YouTube Channel
*Stone Fruits* YHEP Instructor, Nicole Hansen teaches you all about stone fruits and shows you how to care for stone fruit trees. Hansen, N. 2020, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno, YouTube Channel
*Team YHEP Presents: Hydroponics Harvest and Donations* Team YHEP shows you how we harvest and package our hydroponic produce for donation to our food pantry partners throughout Las Vegas! O'Callaghan, A., Braxton-Perry, T., Hansen, N., and Ford-Terry, I., 2020, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno, YouTube Channel