Purdue College of Agriculture Dean Bernie Engel announced that Dr. Anjali Iyer-Pascuzzi has been appointed Head of the Department of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture, effective July 1, 2026. Currently a faculty member in the Department of Botany and Plant Pathology, Dr. Iyer-Pascuzzi brings strong evidence-based leadership and a clear ability to connect research, teaching, and…Read more about Dr. Anjali Iyer-Pascuzzi Named Next HLA Department Head[Read More]
Karen Mitchell, Consumer Horticulture Extension Specialist, and Gina Anderson, ANR/CD Extension educator in Floyd County, were featured on the Hoosier Ag Today “Your Community Podcast” to discuss Purdue Extension’s Grass to Garden program. They shared how the program supports communities in transforming underutilized green spaces into productive gardens to enhance access to fresh food and…Read more about Purdue Extension’s Grass to Garden Program Spotlighted on Hoosier Ag Today[Read More]
Ashley Adair presented a guest lecture on “UAV’s in Horticulture” during AGRY 598: Crop Management, Drone Flight, and Imaging on March 31st. Students learned about current and past projects in HLA, including research on the Purdue Student Farm, sweetpotato and strawberry research from the Meyers Lab, watermelon trials managed by Wenjing Guan and the team…Read more about Ashley Adair Shares UAV Applications in Horticulture with AGRY 598 Students[Read More]
A National Science Foundation grant was awarded to Neil Knobloch, Jason Ware, Hui-Hui Wang (Co-PIs), and Petrus Langenhoven, Betty Feng, Roger Tormoehlen, Bryan Hains, and Kristina Hains (Senior Personnel). The grant titled “Developing and Testing Innovations (DTI): Interdisciplinary iNcubation STEM design challenges through community Engagement with academic and industry Professionals (IN-STEP)” is a three-year NSF…Read more about Petrus Langenhoven Part of NSF-Funded IN-STEP STEM Education Project[Read More]
Helen Nocito Major Professor: Dr. Stephen Meyers MS DEFENSE SEMINAR April 14th @ 8:00 a.m. Room: HORT 222 “IMPROVED PUMPKIN WEED MANAGEMENT THROUGH MODIFIED HERBICIDE APPLICATION METHODS AND CEREAL RYE TERMINATION AND BURNDOWN” Abstract: Indiana is a leading producer of fresh market pumpkins, but early season weed competition can greatly reduce pumpkin yield and fruit…Read more about MS Defense Seminar: Helen Nocito[Read More]
HLA Seminars Series will be in person with a Zoom option unless otherwise noted. Thursdays @ 3:30pm in HORT 117 Virtual and Hybrid Zoom January 29: Kadeem Gilbert – Michigan State University, Assistant Professor – Kellogg Biological Station February 5: Philip Ackerman-Leist –Foodshed Solutions LLC, Principal – UpTunket Farm ONLINE ONLY February 12: Olinger Lecture…Read more about HLA 2026 Spring Seminar Series[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]
Join Horticulture and Landscape Architecture (HLA) during Purdue’s Spring Fest for a day of hands‑on activities, learning, and fun for all ages! Saturday, April 18 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. HLA Tent – Site 25 Ag Drive Mall, in front of HORT Stop by the HLA Spring Fest Tent to explore interactive and educational activities,…Read more about Visit the HLA Spring Fest Tent![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]
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