Wow! Look at these great poinsettias produced by the Greenhouse Team for HORT 101! Notice the image with short, medium, and large white poinsettias treated with various rates of a plant growth regulator called fluprimidol. A little goes a long way to keep them short and manageable.
Karen Mitchell, Consumer Horticulture Extension Specialist, shares expert tips on keeping your poinsettia healthy well beyond the festive season in Purdue Ag’s story, Pampering your poinsettia and crafting poinsettia plant pressings after the holidays. Plus, discover her creative approach to preserving its beauty through poinsettia plant pressings—a perfect post-holiday project for gardeners and crafters alike!
Last week, the LA 316 class joined West Lafayette Parks and Recreation staff Greg and John, for a field trip to the recently completed Cason Family Park. Designed by MKSK, the project highlights the restoration of the historic Morris Schoolhouse, with natural-based amenities such as preserved forest walks, playgrounds and artistic features in the woods….Read more about LA 316 Students Explore Design and Play at Cason Family Park[Read More]
The HLA Graduate Program is proud to recognize the recipients of the HLA Graduate Awards in Teaching, Mentoring, and Research. These awards honor the exceptional contributions and achievements of our graduate students who exemplify dedication and leadership in their fields. Congratulations to Our Award Winners! Teaching Award: Vera Vuković (Major Professor: Dr. Aaron Patton) Mentoring…Read more about HLA Graduate Program Honors Award-Winning Students in Teaching, Mentoring, and Research[Read More]
On December 5, 2025, during the 2025 Purdue Extension Professional Development Conference, the PUCESA section of the Indiana Extension Professionals Association (IEPA) announced their award winners (more information here about PUCESA awards). We’re pleased to announce that Ashley Adair, Extension Organic Agriculture Specialist, and the Purdue Extension Master Gardener (EMG) Program were award winners representing…Read more about Ashley Adair and Purdue EMG Program Honored at Purdue Extension Professional Development Conference[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]
Purdue Extension highlights how farms and wineries are turning holiday traditions into memorable experiences. HLA Extension Specialists Kyle Daniel and Miranda Purcell share examples of agritourism—from Christmas tree farms offering festive activities to wineries hosting creative events. Read the full story: Why You Might Be a Tourist This Holiday Season.
A study by HLA graduate student Jeanine Arana and faculty Stephen Meyers and Wenjing Guan has been published in HortTechnology. The article evaluates 15 June-bearing strawberry cultivars grown in a two-year plasticulture system using black and white mulch in Indiana. Findings highlight how mulch color and cultivar choice influence yield, runner growth, and winter survival,…Read more about New Publication from Jeanine Arana, Stephen Meyers and Wenjing Guan[Read More]
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