Just in time for Saturday’s Spring Fest—here’s a sneak peek at the succulents that will soon become our fan‑favorite plant necklaces at the HLA tent! These beauties were expertly propagated by Alexandra Jewell, and we’re grateful for her hard work in making this hands‑on activity possible. Stop by and create one of your own!
Our team Good Thyme Gang played against Eamus Catuli Monday afternoon at Mike Aulby’s Arrowhead Bowl for Week 28 of the Purdue Staff and Students league. We lost all points, down to 9th place. In the Team Category: No placements. In the Women’s Category: Alexandra Jewell placed 1st with scratch game scoring a 206 and…Read more about HLA Bowling Team[Read More]
The Department of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture thanks Purdue College of Agriculture Dean Dr. Bernie Engel for taking time to visit with HLA faculty, staff, and graduate students. We appreciate his openness in answering questions and engaging in thoughtful discussion, and we are grateful for his continued support of our department and community.
On April 10th, the Purdue Horticulture Society hit the road for its annual spring trip, traveling to St. Louis for three days of botanical exploration, cultural experiences, and hands‑on learning. Fifteen students, accompanied by Nursery & Landscape Specialist Kyle Daniel, participated in the excursion, which blended horticulture, design, and a bit of adventure. Missouri Botanical…Read more about Purdue Horticulture Society Explores St. Louis on Spring Trip[Read More]
Get ready to dig into spring at the Spring Fest Plant Sale on Saturday, April 18, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Purdue Horticulture Society and the Purdue Student Farm Organization will be selling a wide selection of plants in the HORT Greenhouse. Stop by to find plants for your garden and home, support…Read more about Spring Fest Plant Sale[Read More]
Our team Good Thyme Gang played against The Purdudes Monday afternoon at Mike Aulby’s Arrowhead Bowl for Week 27 of the Purdue Staff and Students league. We won all 8 points, tied in 8th place. In the Team Category: Good Thyme Gang placed 3rd with team handicap series scoring a 2741. In the Women’s Category:…Read more about HLA Bowling Team[Read More]
This week, HLA is celebrating Graduate Appreciation Week with a series of events honoring our graduate students. Festivities included a graduate student lunch featuring a trivia game, a graduate appreciation breakfast and egg hunt, and an ice cream social. Congratulations to trivia winners Jose Carlos Cabezas Alvarez, Grace Lentz, and Celia Corado—and thank you to…Read more about Graduate Appreciation Week Celebration[Read More]
Helen Nocito Major Professor: Dr. Stephen Meyers MS DEFENSE SEMINAR April 14th @ 8:00 a.m. Room: HORT 222 “IMPROVED PUMPKIN WEED MANAGEMENT THROUGH MODIFIED HERBICIDE APPLICATION METHODS AND CEREAL RYE TERMINATION AND BURNDOWN” Abstract: Indiana is a leading producer of fresh market pumpkins, but early season weed competition can greatly reduce pumpkin yield and fruit…Read more about MS Defense Seminar: Helen Nocito[Read More]
Purdue College of Agriculture Dean Bernie Engel announced that Dr. Anjali Iyer-Pascuzzi has been appointed Head of the Department of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture, effective July 1, 2026. Currently a faculty member in the Department of Botany and Plant Pathology, Dr. Iyer-Pascuzzi brings strong evidence-based leadership and a clear ability to connect research, teaching, and…Read more about Dr. Anjali Iyer-Pascuzzi Named Next HLA Department Head[Read More]