HLA undergraduate students Gabriela Damiecka, Layne Krug, Wrehn Thompson, Serine Kao and Will Mahan were recognized as nominees for the College of Agriculture Outstanding Student Awards during the banquet held April 20 at the Beck Center.
The Department of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture recognized outstanding undergraduate students and graduating seniors during the Undergraduate Awards and Senior Recognition Celebration on April 21 at the Dauch Center. The event highlighted academic excellence, leadership, service, and research accomplishments across all HLA majors. Special thanks to Rachael Carter for organizing the celebration. Outstanding Students by…Read more about HLA Celebrates Undergraduate Excellence and Senior Achievements[Read More]
The Tomato Organic Management and Improvement (TOMI) project led by HLA Prof. Dr. Lori Hoagland collaborated with the Culinary Breeding Network to create a Tomato Zine for the general public. The zine highlights the history of the crop, introduces some basic botanical traits and culinary attributes, and explains how the TOMI project is working to help tomato…Read more about Dr. Lori Hoagland Collaborated to Create Tomato Zine[Read More]
Just in time for Saturday’s Spring Fest—here’s a sneak peek at the succulents that will soon become our fan‑favorite plant necklaces at the HLA tent! These beauties were expertly propagated by Alexandra Jewell, and we’re grateful for her hard work in making this hands‑on activity possible. Stop by and create one of your own!
Our team Good Thyme Gang played against Eamus Catuli Monday afternoon at Mike Aulby’s Arrowhead Bowl for Week 28 of the Purdue Staff and Students league. We lost all points, down to 9th place. In the Team Category: No placements. In the Women’s Category: Alexandra Jewell placed 1st with scratch game scoring a 206 and…Read more about HLA Bowling Team[Read More]
This past weekend, Moriah Bilenky organized the Fundamentals of Farming with Draft Horses workshop, hosted by Cameron Howard of Old Capitol Farm in Corydon, Indiana, in collaboration with Ben Burgess of Burgess Logging. Together, Bilenky, Howard, and Burgess provided eight participants with foundational knowledge for farming with draft horses. This event was funded through NCSARE…Read more about Moriah Bilenky Hosted Farming with Draft Horses Workshop[Read More]
The Department of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture thanks Purdue College of Agriculture Dean Dr. Bernie Engel for taking time to visit with HLA faculty, staff, and graduate students. We appreciate his openness in answering questions and engaging in thoughtful discussion, and we are grateful for his continued support of our department and community.
On April 10th, the Purdue Horticulture Society hit the road for its annual spring trip, traveling to St. Louis for three days of botanical exploration, cultural experiences, and hands‑on learning. Fifteen students, accompanied by Nursery & Landscape Specialist Kyle Daniel, participated in the excursion, which blended horticulture, design, and a bit of adventure. Missouri Botanical…Read more about Purdue Horticulture Society Explores St. Louis on Spring Trip[Read More]
Get ready to dig into spring at the Spring Fest Plant Sale on Saturday, April 18, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Purdue Horticulture Society and the Purdue Student Farm Organization will be selling a wide selection of plants in the HORT Greenhouse. Stop by to find plants for your garden and home, support…Read more about Spring Fest Plant Sale[Read More]
Our team Good Thyme Gang played against The Purdudes Monday afternoon at Mike Aulby’s Arrowhead Bowl for Week 27 of the Purdue Staff and Students league. We won all 8 points, tied in 8th place. In the Team Category: Good Thyme Gang placed 3rd with team handicap series scoring a 2741. In the Women’s Category:…Read more about HLA Bowling Team[Read More]
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