Congratulations to several of our HLA researchers who received AgSEED grants for their projects. Petrus Langenhoven (PI) and collaborators Kranthi Varala, Amanda Deering, Allison Kingery, and Brian Schilling were awarded an AgSEED grant titled Assessing Scotch Bonnet Pepper Adaptability in the Midwest: A Preliminary Study of Variety Performance and Molecular Characterization. Scotch Bonnet peppers present[Read More…]
We’re excited to announce that the Department of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture now has an official LinkedIn page! This new platform will serve as a hub for sharing departmental news, research highlights, student achievements, and upcoming events. Why follow us? Stay connected with the latest updates from HLA. Celebrate the accomplishments of our faculty, staff,[Read More…]
Over the past few weeks, HLA doors have been transformed into holiday magic for the HLA Holiday Door Decorating Contest. We were thrilled to have 11 participants in our inaugural year. The creativity, teamwork, and holiday cheer on display made judging no easy task—it was clear that everyone had a great time decking the halls![Read More…]
Our team Good Thyme Gang played against Mind Your Biz Monday afternoon at Mike Aulby’s Arrowhead Bowl for Week 15 of the Purdue Staff and Students league. We lost all 8 points, bringing us down to 9th place. In the Team Category: No placements. In the Women’s Category: Alexandra Jewell placed 2nd with scratch game[Read More…]
The HLA Graduate Program is proud to recognize the recipients of the HLA Graduate Awards in Teaching, Mentoring, and Research. These awards honor the exceptional contributions and achievements of our graduate students who exemplify dedication and leadership in their fields. Congratulations to Our Award Winners! Teaching Award: Vera Vuković (Major Professor: Dr. Aaron Patton) Mentoring[Read More…]
This fall, our community rallied to bring light to the Jules Janick Horticulture Garden! Thanks to your generosity, students in HORT 317 installed a low-voltage lighting system that improves safety, showcases professional techniques, and gives them real-world experience. Together, we raised $3,350—67% of our $5,000 goal—with 20 donors leading the way. These funds helped reimburse[Read More…]