“In the English Garden” Study Abroad students traveled from Devizes to Stoke-on-Trent to Banbury this past week. The group explored the impressive castle remains at Kenilworth and the lovely gardens of Rousham Court. Chatsworth Estate and its gardens were immense and gorgeous, and one student may or may not have gotten “lost” walking the entire…Read more about In the English Landscape Study Abroad – Week 2[Read More]
Jared Ponce joined the HLA Horticulture Crops Weed Science Lab this week as a visiting research scholar. Jared was born and raised in Tegucigalpa, the capital city of Honduras. He earned his B.S. from the Environmental Engineering program at Zamorano University in 2025, also in Honduras. His short-term goal is to grow into agricultural studies…Read more about Weed Science Lab Welcomes New Visiting Scholar- Jared Ponce[Read More]
During the first week of the In the English Landscape study abroad program, students have immersed themselves in the rich history and beauty of England’s gardens, abbeys, and estates surrounding their home base in Devizes. Each visit has provided new insight into the layered cultural and environmental influences that define the English landscape. Students have…Read more about In the English Landscape Study Abroad – Week 1[Read More]
The Department of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture is pleased to welcome Peng Li as a new graduate student starting this summer. Originally from Harbin, China—known for its famous Ice and Snow Festival—Peng has lived in West Lafayette since 2014. She completed her undergraduate studies at China Agricultural University and Cornell University. Peng is beginning a…Read more about Welcome, Peng Li![Read More]
Outstanding contributions across teaching, research, extension, and service were recognized during the HLA Research and Design Retreat held Thursday, May 14, at the J.S. Wright Forestry Center. The annual HLA Impact Awards celebrate faculty and staff whose work advances the department’s mission and enhances its impact across campus, industry, and communities. This year’s honorees include:…Read more about HLA Honors Faculty, Staff, and Graduate Students at Annual Awards[Read More]
The Department of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture hosted the 2026 HLA Research and Design Retreat on May 14 at the J.S. Wright Forestry Center. Organized by the HLA Graduate Student Association, the annual event brought together graduate students, faculty, and staff for a day of scholarly exchange, professional development, and community building. The retreat featured…Read more about 2026 HLA Research and Design Retreat Showcases Graduate Excellence[Read More]
Spring Fest kicked off with muddy conditions, but the weather did little to dampen enthusiasm as attendees turned out to engage with HLA activities and demonstrations. One of the most popular attractions—the plant necklace station—saw high demand throughout the day, with supplies running out by 2 p.m. Many thanks to volunteers Yiwei Huang (and her…Read more about HLA Engages Crowds at Spring Fest Despite Rainy Start[Read More]