The 2025 Purdue Turf and Landscape Field Day took place on July 8 at the W.H. Daniel Turfgrass Research and Diagnostic Center in West Lafayette, drawing professionals from across Indiana and the Midwest. In addition to the 350 attendees, there were 30 exhibitors featured in the trade show. The event began in the morning with…Read more about Purdue Turf and Landscape Field Day Recap – Don’t miss this event in 2026![Read More]
The latest editions of Facts for Fancy Fruit, Vegetable Crops Hotline, and Purdue Landscape Report are now available online.
Peonies are beloved for their lush blooms and longevity, making them a staple in many Indiana gardens. Purdue Extension has just released a revised edition of “Growing Peonies in the Indiana Landscape,” offering gardeners updated, research-based guidance for success with these classic perennials. Authored by a team of Purdue experts—Karen Mitchell, Courtney Lockwood, John Orick,…Read more about Updated Purdue Extension Publication – Growing Peonies in Indiana[Read More]
Miranda Purcell led a Grapevine Planting Workshop in partnership with Veterans IN Farming at The Rejoicing Vine Winery in Indianapolis on June 3rd. Also, Miranda Purcell & Stephen Meyers attended the Blueberry Growers of Indiana Annual Meeting at The Blueberry Ranch in Mishawaka, IN on May 29th. The two, along with Elizabeth Long (Entomology), provided…Read more about HLA Extension Specialists Lead Grapevine Workshop and Present at Blueberry Growers Meeting[Read More]
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.’