A full day of learning and exploration awaits at Garwood Orchards on Thursday, July 9, in LaPorte, Indiana. Known as one of the top fruit and vegetable operations in the Midwest, Garwood Orchards offers a unique opportunity to see large-scale production paired with intensive, detail-oriented management. The farm produces approximately 350 acres of vegetables and 250…Read more about Garwood Orchards Field Day – July 9[Read More]
Wenjing Guan is helping advance Indiana’s strawberry industry through research and Extension outreach. A recent Agricultural Communications feature highlights her work with growers to improve production systems, adapt practices like plasticulture to Indiana conditions, and address challenges such as emerging diseases. Through applied research and strong partnerships, Guan is supporting growers in increasing productivity, improving…Read more about Berry Breakthroughs: Supporting Indiana Strawberry Producers[Read More]
Isaac Damer officially returned to HLA on June 1st as the Hydroponic Research Operations Administrator. Isaac recently graduated from Purdue this past May, completing his B.S. in Horticulture. He originally joined the Overbeck CEA Facilities in the fall of 2024 and helped manage production during the spring of 2026. During his time as an undergraduate student, he also worked in many different positions within the HLA Department. He joined Dr. Bilenky’s Integrated Cropping Systems Lab as a freshman and spent 2 summers with the lab. For the summer…Read more about Isaac Damer Joins HLA as Hydroponic Research Operations Administrator[Read More]
“In the English Garden” Study Abroad students traveled from Devizes to Stoke-on-Trent to Banbury this past week. The group explored the impressive castle remains at Kenilworth and the lovely gardens of Rousham Court. Chatsworth Estate and its gardens were immense and gorgeous, and one student may or may not have gotten “lost” walking the entire…Read more about In the English Landscape Study Abroad – Week 2[Read More]
On May 13, the Purdue Center for Plant Biology (CPB), led by Director Josh Widhalm, hosted a research retreat, bringing together approximately 90 attendees for a day of research presentations, networking, and recognition. The retreat featured a poster session with 20 research posters and multiple talks including presentations by Freddie Mildenhall (Varala Lab) and Leo…Read more about Center for Plant Biology Hosted Retreat[Read More]
Jared Ponce joined the HLA Horticulture Crops Weed Science Lab this week as a visiting research scholar. Jared was born and raised in Tegucigalpa, the capital city of Honduras. He earned his B.S. from the Environmental Engineering program at Zamorano University in 2025, also in Honduras. His short-term goal is to grow into agricultural studies…Read more about Weed Science Lab Welcomes New Visiting Scholar- Jared Ponce[Read More]
During the first week of the In the English Landscape study abroad program, students have immersed themselves in the rich history and beauty of England’s gardens, abbeys, and estates surrounding their home base in Devizes. Each visit has provided new insight into the layered cultural and environmental influences that define the English landscape. Students have…Read more about In the English Landscape Study Abroad – Week 1[Read More]
The Department of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture is pleased to welcome Peng Li as a new graduate student starting this summer. Originally from Harbin, China—known for its famous Ice and Snow Festival—Peng has lived in West Lafayette since 2014. She completed her undergraduate studies at China Agricultural University and Cornell University. Peng is beginning a…Read more about Welcome, Peng Li![Read More]
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