Purdue Extension will host a Fruit Pruning Workshop covering grapes, fruit trees, and brambles on March 12, 2026, from 1:00–4:30 p.m. (EST) at Meig’s Horticulture Research Farm, 9101 South 100 East, Lafayette, IN. Registration begins at 12:30 p.m. The workshop includes hands-on pruning demonstrations, pruner cleaning instruction, and multiple learning stations. The registration fee is[Read More…]
Wenjing Guan presented research on plasticulture strawberry production at the 2026 Southern Illinois Fruit and Vegetable School on February 11. The project is a collaboration between Steve Meyers and Wenjing Guan and part of graduate student Jeanine Arana’s PhD dissertation. On February 18–19, Guan also participated in the Ontario Fruit and Vegetable Convention, where she[Read More…]
Recently, Karen Mitchell, Consumer Horticulture Extension Specialist, delivered two horticulture programs for Extension Master Gardeners and the public. At the Marion County Spring Garden Clinic, she presented When a Tree Falls in the Garden: From Shade to Sun, equipping participants to assess site changes after tree loss and redesign the space for perennials, cut flowers,[Read More…]
Over the past two weeks, Wenjing Guan and her collaborator, Lei Zhang from the Department of Botany and Plant Pathology, presented their research on managing root-knot nematodes in high tunnel tomato systems at the Mid-Atlantic Fruit and Vegetable Convention. Wenjing also delivered presentations at three in-state Extension events: the Northwest Indiana Vegetable Farmer Workshop (with[Read More…]
The Northwest Indiana Vegetable Farmer Workshop, organized by Liz Maynard and county educators Becca Koetz and Emily Evers was held on February 2 in Valparaiso. Wenjing Guan and Liz discussed vegetable quality. Plant pathologist César Escalante and entomologist Laura Ingwell reviewed sprayer calibration and covered key points for scouting and identifying pests and diseases early[Read More…]
Wednesday, March 4 | 11:00 a.m.–Noon Have a bright idea for your farm? Stop by the Bright Ideas Forum at the Indiana Horticulture and Small Farm Conference to learn how Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) grants can help you test new ideas and share results with fellow farmers. Chat with past SARE grantees about[Read More…]
Interest is building for the Indiana Horticulture and Small Farm Conference, with statewide and agricultural media highlighting the upcoming event for Indiana producers. Purdue University recently published a news release announcing the conference, noting that Purdue Extension will host an event featuring expert speakers and a trade show tailored specifically to small farmers and horticultural[Read More…]
Petrus Langenhoven, HLA liaison to the Indiana Mint Market Research and Development Council, participated in the Annual Mint Industry Research Council meeting in Tucson, AZ, January 21–22, 2026. He represented Indiana mint growers’ interests by connecting with researchers and industry stakeholders nationwide, strengthening collaborations that support the continued growth of Indiana’s mint industry. More information[Read More…]