Rate My Professor John Ruter

University Of Georgia

Agricultural and Veterinary Science Horticulture Plant and Soil Science Crop Science Environmental Science

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5.05/4/2026

Always positive and motivating in class.

4.06/27/2025

Makes learning a joyful experience.

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About John

John Ruter is the Allan M. Armitage Endowed Professor of Horticulture in Agricultural and Veterinary Science at the University of Georgia, serving as Director of the UGA Trial Gardens in the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences. He earned a B.S. in Ornamental Horticulture from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo in 1984, an M.S. in Ornamental Horticulture and Landscape Design from the University of Tennessee in 1986, and a Ph.D. in Horticultural Science from the University of Florida in 1989. Joining the University of Georgia in 1990, Ruter initially served for 22 years as Nursery Crop Research and Extension Specialist at the Tifton Campus. In his current Athens-based role since 2011, his appointments include 25% teaching, 60% research, 10% extension, and 5% service. He grew up in Southern California, beginning nursery work at age 14.