Horticulture & Landscape Architecture
What you need to know to start your own pollinator garden
Tuesday, June 23rd, 2020
Bats, beetles, flies, moths, birds, butterflies and bees: can you guess what all these have in common?
They can all be pollinators and, in many parts of the country, including the Midwest, their populations are under threat. Increased urbanization, use of pesticides, global warming and many other factors have severely diminished pollinator populations throughout North America.
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Horticulture professor shares essential advice for a healthy lawn
Tuesday, June 16th, 2020
“Plants don’t know COVID-19 is here,” said Cale Bigelow, a professor of horticulture at Purdue University. “They don’t know if it’s a weekend or holiday. They’ve still got to be taken care of.”
With Americans spending more time at home, Bigelow sees an opportunity for homeowners to tackle postponed lawn care projects and get their yards in top shape. Bigelow shared his advice on how to have a healthy lawn.
Read MoreCelebrate Hoosier wines during Wine Grape Month
Tuesday, June 16th, 2020 • University News Story
June is Indiana’s Wine Grape Month and the Purdue Wine Grape Team encourages people to celebrate by visiting Indiana’s wineries.
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Landscape architecture graduate works with grassroots project to reimagine an Indiana brownfield
Wednesday, June 3rd, 2020
“I’m a break dancer. That’s how I first became interested in issues of environmental justice,” Shuangwen Yang, a 2020 landscape architecture graduate, said.
Yang was explaining why she wanted to pursue a landscape architecture project focused on environmental justice for her capstone project and how she became involved in a Hartford City, Ind., initiative to reimagine a brownfield site and cancer cluster.
Read MoreTurf and Landscape Field Day to go online
Thursday, May 28th, 2020 • University News Story
Green industry professionals from landscape firms, lawn care companies, golf courses, sports turf companies, garden centers and more are invited to the 2020 Turf and Landscape Virtual Field Day hosted by the Purdue University Department of Horticulture…
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When teachers become the students: Four takeaways from the virtual classroom
Friday, April 24th, 2020
Read MorePurdue Student Farm is helping to stock local food pantries with fresh produce
Thursday, April 9th, 2020 • University News Story
Amid rising economic insecurity and heightened uncertainty, the Purdue Student Farm is doing all it can to keep its local community healthy and well-fed. The usual outlets the farm sells to, mainly campus dining venues, are closed due to the COVID-19 v…
Read MoreRisk of E. coli in hydroponic and aquaponic systems may be greater than once thought
Monday, April 6th, 2020 • University News Story
A spate of foodborne illnesses in leafy greens and other produce in recent years has sickened consumers and disrupted growers and supply chains. It’s been thought that hydroponic and aquaponic systems could reduce these issues since there is little opp…
Read MoreIndividuals recognized for outstanding service at Indiana Horticultural Conference and Expo
Tuesday, March 24th, 2020 • University News Story
Each year, the Indiana Horticultural Conference and Expo (IHC) offers attendees expertise, networking opportunities and resources on all topics surrounding horticulture. Eight individuals were honored for their past contributions and long-standing comm…
Read MorePurdue horticulture professor earns award for illuminating secrets of the Voynich manuscript
Wednesday, March 18th, 2020 • University News Story
Jules Janick, Purdue University’s James Troop Distinguished Professor of Horticulture, recently earned The American Botanical Council (ABC) James A. Duke Excellence in Botanical Literature Award for his 2019 book “Flora of the Voynich Codex: An Explora…
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Purdue horticulture professor receives award for illuminating secrets of the Voynich manuscript
Tuesday, March 17th, 2020
Read MoreAll wine enthusiasts invited to join Purdue Wine Grape Team on tour of Walla Walla, Washington
Thursday, February 27th, 2020 • University News Story
Participants of Tour de Walla Walla, April 19-24, will witness wine production from vine to bottle as they visit vineyards and wineries in southeast Washington.
Read MoreAnnual horticulture conference grows alongside the landscape of horticulture
Thursday, February 20th, 2020 • University News Story
The 2020 Indiana Hort Conference and Expo (IHC) recently offered attendees expert advice, networking opportunities, resources and a glimpse into the future of horticulture. More than 500 attendees and 65 exhibitors attended the conference in Indianapol…
Read MorePurdue Extension resources for Hoosier fruit, vegetable growers
Friday, January 31st, 2020 • University News Story
Three updated resources from Purdue Extension will help Indiana fruit and vegetable growers stay on top of the latest crop management strategies and research.
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Graduate Ag Research Spotlight: Omar Zayed
Friday, January 17th, 2020
OMAR ZAYED “Understanding plant tolerance mechanisms to overcome abiotic stress — and providing a new technique to help plants to be more resistant to salinity — could be the only future solution to secure food for the world.” — Omar Zayed, PhD candidate, Horticulture and Landscape Architecture THE STUDENT Residents of Omar Zayed’s hometown…
Read MoreHemp production featured at Indiana Horticultural Conference and Expo
Wednesday, January 15th, 2020 • University News Story
Hemp production, a hot topic in Indiana agriculture, will be covered from multiple angles at the upcoming Indiana Horticultural Conference and Expo on Feb. 11-13 in Indianapolis.
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Conference to address connection between big data and food safety
Thursday, December 19th, 2019 • University News Story
Purdue University is hosting the Big Data, Safe Food Conference on May 11-12, 2020. The first of its kind, the two-day conference will explore the intersection of big data and food safety through conversations with experts from industry, government and…
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Competitive spirit helps chop down barriers
Thursday, December 19th, 2019
by Courtney Maxwell Imagine a forester. There’s probably a lot of flannel, a big bushy beard, an athletic build, and you’re probably picturing a man. Kellee Edington doesn’t do flannel or beards, but she is an athlete, is tougher than hardwood, and stands out among her peers — even though she’s only 5 feet, 2…
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