On Oct. 2, 14 students and one adult from Purdue Polytechnic High School, accompanied by Zac Brown, assistant director of the Office of Academic Programs, visited the Department of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture as part of a broader campus visit. During their time in HLA, students were introduced to Landscape Architecture by Sean Rotar and…Read more about Purdue Polytechnic High School Students Explore HLA Programs and Gardens[Read More]
by Karen Sullivan We are getting an early start installing scarecrows in the Janick Garden. PSLA Club initiated on Wednesday evening by creating their own scarecrow using flannel shirts, jeans, burlap and various other accoutrements. It ROCKS!! Watch out for a few more scarecrows within the next month designed by the Horticulture Club and the Student…Read more about Fall Arrives Early as PSLA Installs First Janick Garden Scarecrow[Read More]
This fall, our community rallied to bring light to the Jules Janick Horticulture Garden! Thanks to your generosity, students in HORT 317 installed a low-voltage lighting system that improves safety, showcases professional techniques, and gives them real-world experience. Together, we raised $3,350—67% of our $5,000 goal—with 20 donors leading the way. These funds helped reimburse…Read more about Lighting Up the Jules Janick Horticulture Garden Update[Read More]
The Jules Janick Horticulture Garden is getting a glow-up! Students in HORT 317: Landscape Contracting and Management are installing a low-voltage lighting system to improve safety, showcase professional landscape lighting, and gain hands-on experience. Why Your Support Matters: Donations help fund essential materials—light fixtures, transformers, wiring—currently covered by the garden’s construction fund. Your gift protects…Read more about Lighting Up the Jules Janick Horticulture Garden[Read More]
