The first chapter of Emmanuel Cooper’s MS thesis entitled “Evaluation of critical weed-free period for three sweetpotato (Ipomoea batatas) cultivars,” was recently accepted and published by Weed Science. The journal article is co-authored by HLA members Stephen Meyers, Ashley Adair, and Jeanine Arana as well as Katie Jennings from North Carolina State University and Kevin[Read More…]
The American Society for Horticultural Sciences (ASHS) have announced their 2024 Outstanding Undergraduate Horticulture Students and 2024 ASHS Collegiate Scholars Award Winners. ASHS recognized Lauren R. Harmon as a 2024 Outstanding Undergraduate Horticulture Student. Students for this award were selected on the basis of their academic achievements, leadership abilities, participation in campus/club activities, and service[Read More…]
You’re invited to the Capstone Presentations reviewing internships and work experiences by several of our graduating seniors in various concentrations. These oral presentations are a companion to a written descriptive review of the internship employer. Wednesday, April 24, 1:30 pm in HORT 222. 1:30 – Erynn Escobedo: Planting My Seed at the Chicago Botanic Garden[Read More…]
Drew Koschmann, Head Grower Walters Gardens, Inc Thursday April 18th, at 3:30pm, HORT 117 or via Zoom Head Grower Drew Koschmann will share his personal journey from horticulture student at Purdue University to becoming head grower at the largest perennial grower in North America—Walters Gardens, in Zeeland, Michigan. Drew has been a nature lover since[Read More…]
Our team Good Thyme Gang played against Mind Your Biz Monday afternoon at Mike Aulby’s Arrowhead Bowl for Week 29 of the Purdue Staff and Students league. We won all 8 points, maintaining our position in first place. In the Team Category: Good Thyme Gang placed 3rd with team scratch series scoring an 1896, placed[Read More…]
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