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Congratulations to Alana Wood (2026 Paul Thomas Intern of the Year) and Lemuel Dill (Honorable Mention) for earning nati...
05/26/2026

Congratulations to Alana Wood (2026 Paul Thomas Intern of the Year) and Lemuel Dill (Honorable Mention) for earning national recognition from the American Floral Endowment! 👏

Alana completed her internship at Pure Beauty Farms in Miami, Florida, while Lemuel gained hands-on experience during a six-month internship with Neal Mast & Son Greenhouses in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

We're proud of you both for representing K-State Horticulture and Natural Resources so well!

👉 Read more about their experiences and this national award: https://endowment.org/news/2026-paul-thomas

We were privileged to recognize our HNR students with a reception, awards ceremony and special alumni update from Brando...
05/11/2026

We were privileged to recognize our HNR students with a reception, awards ceremony and special alumni update from Brandon Berlin (class of 2025). We have an awesome HNR family and our students are doing great things.

Natives vs. cultivars—how do they compare, and does it matter which you choose?Watch the recording of this month’s K‑Sta...
05/07/2026

Natives vs. cultivars—how do they compare, and does it matter which you choose?

Watch the recording of this month’s K‑State Garden Hour Webinar to hear Douglas County Horticulture and Natural Resources Agent Sharon Ashworth share what current research reveals about the ecological value of native plants and cultivars of natives—and how that information can guide your landscape decisions.

🎥 Watch here: 👇
https://hnr.k-state.edu/extension/consumer-horticulture/garden-hour/

Cultivars of native plants may dominate in the garden centers, but how do they compare to their true native counterparts — and does it really matter which yo...

Our awesome HORT students were recognized at the annual cALEbration event at the Staley School of Leadership for growing...
05/01/2026

Our awesome HORT students were recognized at the annual cALEbration event at the Staley School of Leadership for growing the beautiful plant centerpieces. We had the opportunity to share about many applied learning experiences we have through our program.

Stop by and check out the incredible work our Park Management & Conservation students have put into planning this event!
04/29/2026

Stop by and check out the incredible work our Park Management & Conservation students have put into planning this event!

You don’t have to be an artist to help us fill Bosco Plaza with murals this Saturday, May 2!

From 12-2 pm, students can enjoy free snacks, treats and refreshments while they chalk up Bosco! There will also be a raffle to win fun prizes. Tickets are $1 to enter!

K-State Department of Horticulture and Natural Resources

04/29/2026
04/28/2026
We’re proud of our HORT club for showing up and running for the roses at the KState Gardens 5K this weekend. In case we ...
04/26/2026

We’re proud of our HORT club for showing up and running for the roses at the KState Gardens 5K this weekend. In case we haven’t mentioned it before we have awesome students!

03/26/2026

Friendly reminder from HNR’s Dr. Drew Ricketts: enjoy campus squirrels from a distance. 🐿️ Watch this KSU Foundation reel to learn why. Consider donating to the K-State Day of Giving on April 8! https://www.k-state.edu/day-of-giving/

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Manhattan, KS
66506

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