On April 30, 2025, Petrus Langenhoven presented a virtual talk to a mix of 10-12 grade students at the Sequoyah High School STEM Institute in Pasadena, CA. High school students joined in discussion about how sustainable controlled environment agriculture is. His presentation was titled ‘Soilless Crop Production: An Intensive Agriculture Solution.’
Date: July 12, 2025 (Saturday, 8:30 am to 3:30 pm) Location: Department of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture Greenhouse Complex, 625 Agriculture Mall Drive, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN 47907 The workshop is a perfect opportunity to learn about hydroponic crop production for home and commercial-scale operations. Register here: (forthcoming) Registration fees: $60 per person Lunch/…Read more about Hydroponic Crop Production Workshop[Read More]
Ashley Adair taught the advanced Master Gardener topic “Organic Gardening” to the Madison County EMG Training class, hosted by ANR Educator Beth VanSickle, in Anderson, IN, on 4/16/25.
Purdue Agriculture published a story featuring Karen Mitchell’s advice on taking care of house plants: How to transform your space with houseplants.
Webinar Series on Greenhouse and Indoor Production of Speciality Crops: Greenhouse Construction May 8, 2025 | 12:00-1:00 PM Learn the essentials of Greenhouse Construction in this informative session covering: Greenhouse layout fundamentals Structural design principles Load considerations for durability Roofing material selection and installation FREE to attend, but registration is required by May 4, 2025….Read more about Greenhouse Construction Webinar[Read More]
Karen Mitchell, Consumer Horticulture Extension Specialist, shared her expert tips on starting a vegetable garden in Indiana for the Indianapolis Star article Growing vegetable gardens in Indiana can be a fun and flavorful. Here’s how to get started. She emphasized the importance of planning and selecting the right tools and plants to ensure a successful harvest.
In collaboration with The Ohio State University, a team of Extension specialists and educators hosted the Tri-State High Tunnel School on March 14, 2025. In Indiana, the event was held at two locations—Wayne and Elkhart Counties. Wenjing Guan and Liz Maynard participated in the event.
If you are in Indianapolis, IN, March 15 – 23, 2025, you may consider visiting the 2025 Indiana Flower and Patio Show located at the Indiana State Fairgrounds! Purdue Extension Master Gardener volunteers will be answering home gardening questions for show patrons during that time. The Purdue Plant Info To Go Booth is located in…Read more about Purdue EMG Volunteers to Staff Booth at Indiana Flower and Patio Show[Read More]