Just in time for Saturday’s Spring Fest—here’s a sneak peek at the succulents that will soon become our fan‑favorite plant necklaces at the HLA tent! These beauties were expertly propagated by Alexandra Jewell, and we’re grateful for her hard work in making this hands‑on activity possible. Stop by and create one of your own!
The HLA Spring Fest Tent experienced tremendous success last Saturday, overcoming a slow start due to the chilly morning. By 1:00 PM, volunteers had distributed an impressive 800 plant necklaces to eager visitors! This year’s featured plant, the Rattail Crassula, was expertly propagated by Alexandra Jewell, whose exceptional work ensured high-quality plant material for all…Read more about Volunteers Blossom at HLA Spring Fest Tent as Plant Necklace Station Draws Crowds[Read More]
Welcome Alexandra Jewell, our new Senior Greenhouse Technician who joined the department on June 20th. She graduated from our department with a degree in Horticulture in May 2021 and worked at a horticulture facility for a year in Fort Wayne. When she saw the opening for this position, she knew that this is exactly where…Read more about Welcome Alexandra Jewell![Read More]