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]
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]
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]
“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]
Our team Good Thyme Gang played against The Golden Girls Monday afternoon at Mike Aulby’s Arrowhead Bowl for Week 25 of the Purdue Staff and Students league. We won 6 of 8 points, moving up to 9th place. In the Team Category: Good Thyme Gang placed 3rd with team scratch game scoring a 652. In…Read more about HLA Bowling Team[Read More]
This past week, Ishraq Awashra represented the Purdue Center for Community and Environmental Design (Thompson’s Lab) and the Diverse Corn Belt Project (#DCB) at the Council for Educators in Landscape Architecture conference that was held in Cincinnati, Ohio. Ishraq’s presentation, titled “ The Forgotten 40%: Agriculture Needs More Attention” presented some initial findings on why…Read more about Ishraq Awashra Presented at CELA[Read More]
Landscape Architecture faculty members, Professor Sean Rotar, Professor Dave Barbarash, and Professor Yiwei Huang, participated in the 2026 Council of Educators in Landscape Architecture (CELA) Conference in Cincinnati, Ohio. During the conference, Sean Rotar attended the Administration Lunch with CELA President. David Barbarash and Yiwei Huang attended the CELA Executive Board Meetings as the 2nd…Read more about Faculty from Purdue University’s Landscape Architecture program participated in the 2026 Council of Educators in Landscape Architecture (CELA) Conference[Read More]
Aren Phillips Greenhouse Systems Manager, Walters Gardens Thursday March 26th, at 3:30pm This presentation examines the practical implementation of digital technologies and AI in a commercial greenhouse operation. It will cover three case studies: automation systems for standardized production rates, vapor pressure deficit irrigation controls for precision environmental management, and 3D-printed plug tray design for…Read more about 2026 HLA Spring Seminar Series: Aren Phillips[Read More]
Jeanine Arana Major Professor: Dr. Stephen Meyers PhD DEFENSE SEMINAR March 30th @ 2:00pm Room: HORT 222 “Enhancing multi-year, June-Bearing plasticulture strawberry production in Indiana through mulch color and cultivar selection, weed management and strawberry runner suppression.” Abstract: Multi-year plasticulture strawberry (Fragaria × ananassa) production consists of establishing strawberries on plastic mulched beds and managing…Read more about PhD Defense Seminar: Jeanine Arana[Read More]
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