Purdue Horticulture and Landscape Architecture

10/07/2026

10/07/2026

Purdue University’s College of Agriculture recognized nine alumni at the Distinguished Agriculture Alumni Award ceremony on Oct. 2, 2026.

10/07/2026

“Being at Purdue has changed my thinking entirely,” says Mingyu Zhao, a third-year PhD candidate in ecological science and engineering and horticulture and landscape architecture. “Now, I think like a farmer.” That’s a major change for Zhao, who grew up in Xuzhou, a post-industrial Chinese...

10/02/2026

Join us in congratulating our next recipient of the 2026 Distinguished Agriculture Alumni Award, John P. Haven! 🖤💛

John is a principal at LaBlanc Jones Landscape Architects in Boston, MA. He received a bachelors in Purdue Horticulture and Landscape Architecture!🌹

We'll be recognizing him and the entire class of 2026 on Friday, October 2.
https://purdue.ag/DAA-awards

09/30/2026

Congratulations to John P. Haven (BS LA/2001)!

We want to congratulate our 2026 Distinguished Alumni🖤💛

✉️Join us this Friday, Oct. 2nd at 3 p.m. in the Pfendler Hall of Agriculture (Room 241) to celebrate!

Find more information with the link below:
https://purdue.ag/DAA-awards

09/30/2026

Did you know Indiana ranks second in the nation for pumpkin production? 🎃
From jack-o’-lanterns to winter squash, Indiana growers produce a remarkable variety of Cucurbita crops. Explore the different types in our new Purdue Extension publication: https://ag.purdue.edu/department/hla/extension/extension-publications-library/ext-pubs/ho-352-w.html

09/30/2026

HORT 10100 students recently took their learning beyond the classroom with a visit to Flint Creek Orchard! 🍎

Led by orchard owner and former member Paul Howard, the tour introduced students to commercial fruit production and the day-to-day management of a working orchard. The hands-on experience provided valuable insight into the practices that help bring fruit from the orchard to consumers.

09/23/2026

🌻 Sunflowers are a popular choice for cut flower growers, but strong sales do not always translate into strong profits. Purdue Horticulture and Landscape Architecture's new publication explains how the HortCalculator can help growers compare costs, estimate returns and make informed production decisions.

Get this free publication from the Education Store: https://edustore.purdue.edu/ho-350-w.html

09/23/2026

🍂 The first day of fall is a good reminder that gardening season isn't over yet. Consumer Purdue Horticulture and Landscape Architecture Extension specialist Karen Mitchell shares tips for helping your garden and lawn head into winter in good shape, from fall fertilizing to planning ahead for next year's blooms. Read more: https://extension.purdue.edu/news/2025/09/5-things-to-avoid-this-fall-when-putting-your-garden-to-bed.html

09/04/2026

For Krishna Nemali and Stephen Meyers, both associate professors in the Department of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture, their Fulbright Fellowships provided opportunities to extend their research into new environments while building relationships with international students, faculty members a...