The Department of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture congratulates Ashley Adair on 10 years of service to Purdue University. Ashley’s dedication and contributions have helped support Purdue Extension and the department’s mission and community over the past decade. We thank Ashley for this milestone achievement and look forward to many more years of success.
A recent Purdue Today feature highlights Steve Hallett‘s new book, Ancient Wisdoms for Modern Crises: Learning From Laozi’s Daodejing. The book explores how the ancient Chinese philosophical text offers insights into modern environmental and social challenges, emphasizing themes of humility, simplicity, compassion, and sustainable living.
by Karen Sullivan We are getting an early start installing scarecrows in the Janick Garden. PSLA Club initiated on Wednesday evening by creating their own scarecrow using flannel shirts, jeans, burlap and various other accoutrements. It ROCKS!! Watch out for a few more scarecrows within the next month designed by the Horticulture Club and the Student…Read more about Fall Arrives Early as PSLA Installs First Janick Garden Scarecrow[Read More]
Krishna Nemali and Stephen Meyers were featured in the latest issue of the Purdue University College of Agriculture’s Cultivating Innovation newsletter. The article, written by Devyn Raver, takes a deeper look into how the pair of Fulbright Scholars collaborated and built relationships during sabbaticals to India and Australia, respectively. To read the article visit Fulbright…Read more about Nemali and Meyers featured in College of Agriculture story[Read More]
HLA Seminar Series: Fall 2026 Time: Thursdays at 3:30 PM |Location: HORT 117 Format: In-person with a virtual option (unless noted otherwise) Refreshments: Coffee and light refreshments will be offered. Learn more Fall 2026 Lineup Thursday, September 17 Andrew Ofstehage Program Coordinator, CALS International Programs, North Carolina State University Host: Andrew Flachs | Format: In -person…Read more about HLA 2026 Fall Seminar Series[Read More]
Andrew Ofstehage Program Coordinator, CALS International Programs North Carolina State University 9/17/2026, 3:30 PM in Hort 117 or Via Zoom Cohosted by Purdue Anthropology Welcome to Soylandia! Old soils, new crops, tiny white flies, and the new American farmer Dr. Andrew Ofstehage will discuss his new book, “Welcome to Soylandia: Transnational Farmers in the Brazilian…Read more about HLA 2026 Fall Seminar Series: Andrew Ofstehage[Read More]
Faculty, staff, and graduate students gathered Wednesday afternoon for an Ice Cream Social at the pavilion in the Jules Janick Horticulture Garden. The event provided an opportunity for members of the HLA community to connect, enjoy refreshments, and spend time together before the fall semester gets fully underway.
Approximately 100 students, faculty, and staff gathered for the HLA Welcome Back Dinner on August 27, kicking off the fall semester with an evening of food, conversation, and community building. The event provided an opportunity for new and returning students to connect with faculty, staff, and fellow classmates. A highlight of the evening was a…Read more about HLA Welcomes Students Back for the Fall Semester[Read More]
Faculty, staff, and students gathered at the Beck Agricultural Center on August 19 for the annual HLA Department Retreat. The day provided an opportunity to reflect on accomplishments from the past year, discuss challenges and opportunities ahead, and strengthen connections across the department. The retreat began with welcome remarks and an overview of the day’s…Read more about HLA Department Retreat Focuses on Reflection, Learning and Planning[Read More]
Today, HLA participated in the College of Agriculture’s BGR Carnival, welcoming incoming students and introducing them to the opportunities available within the Department of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture. Representing HLA were Dr. Kathryn Orvis, Kristina Cooley, Evie Orick, and HLA Ambassador Lillie Fronek, who spent the afternoon connecting with students and families. The HLA booth…Read more about Slice, Dice, and Say Hello: HLA Returns to the BGR Carnival[Read More]