Purdue Horticulture and Landscape Architecture

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...

08/28/2026

What a busy and exciting week welcoming our students back to campus! 🎉

Last Friday, we enjoyed meeting our incoming students at the College of Agriculture BGR Carnival. Then on Thursday, we welcomed both new and returning students at our annual HLA Welcome Back Dinner.

We're excited to see what this semester has in store and can't wait to support our students as they learn, grow, and succeed.

08/21/2026

Has your garden or farm been affected by flooding?

After floodwaters recede, food safety should be your top priority. Floodwater can carry pathogens such as E. coli and Listeria, along with chemical contaminants and other pollutants. Produce that has come into direct contact with floodwaters may not be safe to eat. Some crops that develop after the flood, however, may still be harvested safely.

Before harvesting flood-affected produce, learn what should be discarded, what may be salvaged, and how to protect yourself during cleanup.

Read the full article from Purdue Extension Consumer Horticulture Specialist Karen Mitchell:

If you walked out to the garden or on the farm only to find your hard work submerged under murky water, my heart goes out to you. As a fellow gardener who has been anxiously watching the skies and the rain gauge, I know how much time and energy was poured into caring for those rows. To see plants fl

08/21/2026

The Department of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture (HLA) is seeking a Student Success Specialist. In this role, you will manage student-facing (undergraduate) support activities within the academic unit, including activities related to recruiting, retention, student success, student awards, and scholarships.

Apply today!

Internal Candidates: https://careers.purdue.edu/job/Student-Success-Specialist/43697-en_US/?isInternalUser=true

External Candidates: https://careers.purdue.edu/job/Student-Affairs-Administrator%2C-Associate/43697-en_US/

08/20/2026

Learn what it takes to build a sustainable garden in your community with Purdue Extension's Grass To Garden Virtual Course!
Wednesdays, October 7, 14, 21, and 28 from 6-8 pm ET.
The $50 course fee includes:
- Four live virtual sessions
- Asynchronous education & activities
- Participant manual & online resource library
- Support from experienced educators

Register at https://cvent.me/DAMMMg

08/20/2026

Are you an early-career professional looking to grow in the green industry?

Join the Young Professionals of the Green Industry Webinar on August 27, 2026 for practical advice, career insights, and networking opportunities designed for professionals 35 and younger or with less than 10 years of experience.

Learn from industry leaders and peers as they discuss:

• Transitioning from school to the workforce
• Building professionalism and credibility
• Developing leadership skills
• Expanding professional networks
• Managing workplace challenges and avoiding burnout
• Emerging trends shaping the future of the industry

The webinar concludes with a live Q&A and actionable ideas to help you take the next step in your professional growth.

📅 Date: August 27, 2026
⏰ Time: 12:00 p.m. ET / 11:00 a.m. CT

Put down strong roots and build a successful future in the green industry!

https://purduelandscapereport.org/article/young-professionals-webinar-growing-careers-in-the-green-industry/

08/19/2026

08/18/2026

Ever wonder where HLA students learn, create, and conduct research? Take a quick tour of some spaces you'll spend time in during the semester:

1) Student Resource Room - the perfect place to study between classes.
2) Freshman Design Studio
3) Design Studio
4) Jules Janick Horticulture Garden
5-6) Horticulture Greenhouse
7) Classroom inside the Hort Greenhouse, where the ever-popular Floral Design classes are taught.
8) HORT 210 classroom.

What's your favorite space?

08/17/2026

A new semester begins next week! Whether you're returning to campus or joining us for the first time, we're excited to see HLA classrooms, labs, greenhouses, and landscapes come alive again.

What's one thing you're looking forward to this semester?

08/12/2026