HLA’s Spring Fest tent was a smashing success! We handed out nearly 900 plant necklaces to the excited families who stopped by. Students from PASLA set up various children’s activities at their table. Purdue Extension Master Gardeners volunteers from Tippecanoe County staffed a table, answering questions and challenging attendees with a Plant Problem ID Challenge….Read more about HLA’s Spring Fest 2024[Read More]
The American Society for Horticultural Sciences (ASHS) have announced their 2024 Outstanding Undergraduate Horticulture Students and 2024 ASHS Collegiate Scholars Award Winners. ASHS recognized Lauren R. Harmon as a 2024 Outstanding Undergraduate Horticulture Student. Students for this award were selected on the basis of their academic achievements, leadership abilities, participation in campus/club activities, and service…Read more about HLA Undergrads Recognized by ASHS[Read More]
Drew Koschmann, Head Grower Walters Gardens, Inc Thursday April 18th, at 3:30pm, HORT 117 or via Zoom Head Grower Drew Koschmann will share his personal journey from horticulture student at Purdue University to becoming head grower at the largest perennial grower in North America—Walters Gardens, in Zeeland, Michigan. Drew has been a nature lover since…Read more about 2024 HLA Spring Seminar: Drew Koschmann[Read More]
Our team Good Thyme Gang played against Mind Your Biz Monday afternoon at Mike Aulby’s Arrowhead Bowl for Week 29 of the Purdue Staff and Students league. We won all 8 points, maintaining our position in first place. In the Team Category: Good Thyme Gang placed 3rd with team scratch series scoring an 1896, placed…Read more about HLA Bowling Team[Read More]
I am delighted to introduce Sofia Catucuamba. Sofia has a strong interest in agricultural science and comes from a family that has been involved in agriculture and livestock. She pursued her education at Zamorano University and graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Science and Production in 2017. During her studies, she had the opportunity…Read more about Welcome Sofia Catucuamba![Read More]
We are very excited to announce that Dr. Kathryn Orvis has been appointed as a Fellow in the Purdue University Teaching Academy. Fellowship in the Teaching Academy recognizes outstanding and scholarly teaching at Purdue so it will come as no surprise to Dr. Orvis’ students and peers that she has received this recognition. Dr. Orvis…Read more about Dr. Kathryn Orvis Named Fellow of Purdue University Teaching Academy[Read More]
The Jules Janick Horticulture Garden is starting to wake up from its winter slumber. Virginia Blue Bells Summer Snowflake Valerie Finnis Grape Hyacinth Lady Jane Tulips And of course…more tulips!