Aren Phillips Greenhouse Systems Manager, Walters Gardens Thursday March 26th, at 3:30pm This presentation examines the practical implementation of digital technologies and AI in a commercial greenhouse operation. It will cover three case studies: automation systems for standardized production rates, vapor pressure deficit irrigation controls for precision environmental management, and 3D-printed plug tray design for[Read More…]
Jeanine Arana Major Professor: Dr. Stephen Meyers PhD DEFENSE SEMINAR March 30th @ 2:00pm Room: HORT 222 “Enhancing multi-year, June-Bearing plasticulture strawberry production in Indiana through mulch color and cultivar selection, weed management and strawberry runner suppression.” Abstract: Multi-year plasticulture strawberry (Fragaria × ananassa) production consists of establishing strawberries on plastic mulched beds and managing[Read More…]
Join Horticulture and Landscape Architecture (HLA) during Purdue’s Spring Fest for a day of hands‑on activities, learning, and fun for all ages! Saturday, April 18 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. HLA Tent – Site 25 Ag Drive Mall, in front of HORT Stop by the HLA Spring Fest Tent to explore interactive and educational activities,[Read More…]
Our team Good Thyme Gang played against Bowling Problem Monday afternoon at Mike Aulby’s Arrowhead Bowl for Week 24 of the Purdue Staff and Students league. We lost all 8 points, sitting in 10th place. In the Team Category: No placements. In the Women’s Category: Alexandra Jewell placed 3rd with scratch game scoring a 183[Read More…]
Colleen Flynn was surprised on Wednesday with the Rose Award from the Purdue Mortar Board, recognizing her outstanding dedication and behind-the-scenes contributions to the Purdue community. The Rose Award honors clerical and service staff who are nominated by faculty, staff, or students for the meaningful impact they have on campus. These individuals often work quietly[Read More…]
Celia Corado Major Professor: Dr. Stephen Meyers MS DEFENSE SEMINAR March 9, 2026 @ 2:00 pm Room: HORT 222 or via Teams Sustainable Weed Management Strategies for Small-Scale Agriculture: Physical Suppression in Onion Production and Bioherbicide Potential of Black Soldier Fly Frass Abstract: Indiana small farm operators prefer that sustainable weed management include alternatives to[Read More…]
Our team Good Thyme Gang played against Mind Your Biz Monday afternoon at Mike Aulby’s Arrowhead Bowl for Week 23 of the Purdue Staff and Students league. We lost all 8 points, dropping from 8th to 10th place. In the Team Category: No placements. In the Women’s Category: Alexandra Jewell placed 1st with scratch game[Read More…]
Purdue University has earned Tree Campus USA recognition for the 17th consecutive year, highlighting its continued commitment to campus trees and sustainable landscape practices. The Department of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture and Purdue Arboretum contributes to this achievement through its collaboration with Purdue Administrative Operations. Together, this partnership supports tree care, planning, and outreach across[Read More…]
Our team Good Thyme Gang played against Pin Pushers Monday afternoon at Mike Aulby’s Arrowhead Bowl for Week 22 of the Purdue Staff and Students league. We won all 8 points, maintaining 8th place. In the Team Category: No placements. In the Women’s Category: Ashley Adair placed 2nd with scratch game scoring a 175 and[Read More…]
HLA faculty members Krishna Nemali and Stephen Meyers are serving as Fulbright Scholars this year, contributing to Purdue University’s distinction as a top producer of Fulbright scholars for the fifth consecutive year. Nemali is working in India on “Climate‑Smart Agriculture: Reducing Water Wastage and Increasing Nitrogen Use Efficiency Using Smart Sensors with Decision Support and[Read More…]