OSU Department of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture

Way to go team!

The OSU Student Farm has produced an incredible 92,600 pounds of produce over the past two years! Through partnerships with Our Daily Bread Stillwater and Pete's Pantry on OSU's campus, we've been able to help feed our neighbors while giving our students valuable hands-on experience in the field.

We're deeply grateful for the support we've received and can't wait to see what 2025 has in store for us!

The OSU Student Chapter of the American Society of Landscape Architects teamed up with the OSU Chapter of Engineers Without Borders to install a hidden gem—a living plant wall—on the backside of Agricultural Hall! Students gained valuable hands-on experience planting the wall under the guidance of OSU Landscape Services, and both clubs also donated funds to help bring this project to life.

Check out the full story here:

Hidden gems: Living plant wall adds splash of color to new Agricultural Hall - Oklahoma State University The 186-square-foot green space, tucked neatly away on the east side of the building, is truly a hidden gem for those who use the tranquil area, said Nick Ouellette, Oklahoma State University landscape design manager.

🌟 Attention Undergraduate Students! 🌟

The Ferguson College of Agriculture Scholarship Application is NOW OPEN for current and continuing students! 🎓✨

📅 Deadline: January 26th
💻 Don’t wait—apply today: https://slate.okstate.edu/register/fcascholarship2025

From all of us in the Horticulture and Landscape Architecture Department, we wish you a joyful and peaceful holiday season! May the new year bring fresh inspiration, growth, and beautiful landscapes to your life. Happy holidays!

From pioneering cold-hardy grasses to developing drought-tolerant varieties like Tahoma 31, OSU's turfgrass team continues to lead with groundbreaking research. Now, they’re looking beyond turf—exploring pollinator-friendly plants and biodiverse lawns for a changing world.

Read more about OSU's turf legacy and future:

OSU turf team drives decades of innovation - Oklahoma State University The Oklahoma State University turfgrass team has been continuing to improve the quality of turfgrass varieties for more than 40 years.

Dr. Lu Zhang, Assistant Professor in our department, is featured in this month’s American Society for Horticultural Science newsletter! She was selected to participate in the ASHS Leadership Class IV and shares about her decision to apply for this opportunity in the article. Read the article here: https://bit.ly/3OZ3mCo

We celebrated the end of another semester and the holidays with our incredible department faculty, staff, and honored guests. We’re so thankful for this hardworking group that goes above and beyond to support our students!

Congratulations to our December graduates! We’re so proud of you and can’t wait to see where your next chapter takes you. Tonight, we honor our graduate students at their ceremony, and tomorrow, it’s our undergraduates’ turn to shine. Let’s celebrate their hard work and achievements together!

These gorgeous poinsettias are ready to bring some holiday cheer! Our annual poinsettia sale kicks off tomorrow at 8 am - don’t miss it!

Sale details:
Thursday 8 am - 5 pm
Friday 8 am - 5 pm (or until sold out)
Located at the Greenhouse Learning Center
(318 N Lincoln St., Stillwater, OK 74078)

Happy ! In honor of this global day of giving, consider making a gift to support the OSU Student Farm, located at The Innovation Park, and Pete’s Pantry.

The OSU Student Farm is dedicated to providing low-income individuals and families with easier access to fresh, healthy food, while also planting the seeds of service for students who work the land. The produce harvested at the Student Farm is available at Pete’s Pantry, located in the Student Union. Pete’s Pantry is an essential resource for many students, providing not only food, but also basic hygiene and household products.

Thanks to a generous $50,000 matching gift to combat food insecurity at OSU, your gift’s impact will be matched dollar-for-dollar.

To make a gift today to the Student Farm and Pete’s Pantry in their efforts to combat hunger, visit https://bit.ly/4fZAoO8.

Happy Thanksgiving from all of us in the Horticulture & Landscape Architecture Department! We’re thankful for our incredible students, faculty, and staff. Wishing you a wonderful holiday!

Congratulations to Prabha Adhikari on earning third place in the poster competition at the 2024 ASA, CSSA, SSSA International Annual Meeting in San Antonio! Her poster, Drought Resistance in Bermuda Grass, showcased important research on resilient turfgrass. Join us in celebrating her achievement!