Spring Fest kicked off with muddy conditions, but the weather did little to dampen enthusiasm as attendees turned out to engage with HLA activities and demonstrations. One of the most popular attractions—the plant necklace station—saw high demand throughout the day, with supplies running out by 2 p.m. Many thanks to volunteers Yiwei Huang (and her…Read more about HLA Engages Crowds at Spring Fest Despite Rainy Start[Read More]
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!
Get ready to dig into spring at the Spring Fest Plant Sale on Saturday, April 18, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Purdue Horticulture Society and the Purdue Student Farm Organization will be selling a wide selection of plants in the HORT Greenhouse. Stop by to find plants for your garden and home, support…Read more about Spring Fest Plant Sale[Read More]
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]
HLA’s Spring Fest tent was a smashing success! We handed out nearly 900 plant necklaces to the excited families who stopped by. Students from PASLA set up various children’s activities at their table. Purdue Extension Master Gardeners volunteers from Tippecanoe County staffed a table, answering questions and challenging attendees with a Plant Problem ID Challenge….Read more about HLA’s Spring Fest 2024[Read More]
HLA’s tent at Spring Fest was a wild success this year. HLA faculty, staff, graduate students and our HLA Undergraduate Student Ambassadors volunteered to help create plant necklaces for the public. Members of PASLA had an activity table for children. Purdue Extension Master Gardener volunteers from Tippecanoe County helped answer gardening questions and provided demonstrations…Read more about HLA at Spring Fest[Read More]
HORT 49100 Bedding Plant Production students are working with the crops that are in production in the HLA greenhouse. These will become part of the Horticulture Club Plant Sale to take place during Purdue’s Spring Fest on April 15. This is experiential learning for a good cause! Thank you HORT 491 students!