The Department of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture hosted the 2026 HLA Research and Design Retreat on May 14 at the J.S. Wright Forestry Center. Organized by the HLA Graduate Student Association, the annual event brought together graduate students, faculty, and staff for a day of scholarly exchange, professional development, and community building. The retreat featured…Read more about 2026 HLA Research and Design Retreat Showcases Graduate Excellence[Read More]
Outstanding contributions across teaching, research, extension, and service were recognized during the HLA Research and Design Retreat held Thursday, May 14, at the J.S. Wright Forestry Center. The annual HLA Impact Awards celebrate faculty and staff whose work advances the department’s mission and enhances its impact across campus, industry, and communities. This year’s honorees include:…Read more about HLA Honors Faculty, Staff, and Graduate Students at Annual Awards[Read More]
Andrew Flachs published Feeding the World as if People Mattered with the University of Arizona Press. Drawing on 15 years of anthropological research across South India, Eastern Europe and North America, Flachs explores how small farmers are building a sustainable food system by investing in creating more farms and farmers, not just higher yields. This…Read more about Andrew Flachs Publishes New Book on Reimagining Sustainable Agriculture[Read More]
Karen Mitchell, Consumer Horticulture Extension Specialist, led a hands-on workshop on plant propagation as part of the Purdue Extension Master Gardener Basic Training program in Huntington County. Twenty participants explored common houseplant propagation techniques, while learning the science behind plant cloning and root development. The session emphasized practical methods that participants can use to successfully…Read more about Karen Mitchell Led Propagation Workshop for EMG Basic Training[Read More]
“I love participating in the Boilermaker Vegetable Season Pass because not only do I get fresh, local, amazing vegetables every week, but I also get to support an important educational opportunity for Purdue students.” — Stephanie Masta, Season Pass Subscriber Support student learning and enjoy fresh, Purdue‑grown produce with the 2026 Boilermaker Vegetable Season Pass…Read more about Boilermaker Vegetable Season Pass Now Available[Read More]
Mark your calendar for the 2026 Purdue Fruit and Vegetable Field Day, hosted by Purdue Extension and the Department of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture. Thursday, July 16, 2026 Registration opens in April 2026 The Purdue Fruit and Vegetable Field Day is a hands‑on educational event highlighting Purdue specialty crop research and demonstrations relevant to fruit…Read more about Purdue Fruit and Vegetable Field Day[Read More]
Purdue Extension will host the Small Farm Education Field Day, a hands‑on learning event focused on applied research and demonstrations relevant to small‑scale and urban farming systems. The field day will feature Purdue specialists and educators sharing research‑based practices and practical tools in a field setting. Thursday, July 23, 2026 Purdue Student Farm, West Lafayette…Read more about Purdue Small Farm Education Field Day[Read More]
Join Purdue Extension and the Department of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture for a free webinar series on greenhouse production of specialty crops, running August through November. Held once a month on the third Wednesday from noon to 1:00 p.m., this series will feature presentations on the production of flowers, vegetables, and fruits grown in greenhouses….Read more about Webinar Series on Greenhouse Production of Specialty Crops[Read More]
Learn the fundamentals of hydroponic crop production at the Hydroponic Crop Production Workshop, offered Saturday, September 19, from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Purdue University’s Department of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture Greenhouse. This hands-on workshop is ideal for those interested in home or commercial-scale hydroponic systems and will be taught by experienced Purdue faculty….Read more about Hydroponic Crop Production Workshop[Read More]
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