UConn Department of Plant Science and Landscape Architecture

On June 4th, UConn celebrated the opening of the George Leigh Minor Plant and Soil Health Center, bringing together research, diagnostics, and community engagement and advance plant and soil health across Connecticut.

Learn more about the grand opening at: https://today.uconn.edu/2026/06/plant-and-soil-center-opens-to-the-public/

Sunshine & Flowers 🌼

The Kim lab is refining Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) technologies and labor processes to help this robust sector of Connecticut's ag economy.

Leveraging New Technologies for Sustainable Agriculture - UConn Today The Kim lab is refining Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) technologies and labor processes to help this robust sector of Connecticut's ag economy

UConn is seeking a visionary leader to serve as Head of the Department of Plant Science and Landscape Architecture. Learn more and apply at:

https://jobs.hr.uconn.edu/en-us/job/499238/department-head-plant-science-and-landscape-architecture

The George Leigh Minor Plant & Soil Health Center houses our UConn Plant Diagnostic Laboratory, Home Garden Education UConn Home Garden Education Office, the UConn Soil Nutrient Analysis Laboratory and the UConn Turf Diagnostic Laboratory.

This new space is directly across from the UConn Dairy Bar where CT Residents and Commercial Stakeholders can address all of their plant and soil health concerns!

We Have Moved to a New Location!

Effective May 13, 2026, please drop off or send your samples to our new home in the George Leigh Minor Plant and Soil Health Center. The Minor Center brings together UConn’s soil testing, plant and turf diagnostics, and Home & Garden support in one place to better serve Connecticut growers and residents.

New Location:
George Leigh Minor Plant and Soil Health Center
27A Manter Road, Storrs, CT 06269
(In front of the UConn Dairy Bar)

Jessica Lubell-Brand , Carla Caballero Mejia & Mark Brand were recently pusblished in Greenhouse Management Magazine this month.

Adding h**p to the pot Increasing costs and potential decreasing availability of current potting medium components has prompted growing industries to seek alternative horticultural substrates, like h**p.

Congratulations to the Class of 2026!

ICYMI 🎓

Undergraduate student, Eveleen Jiang was recognized as a 2026 Landscape Architecture Foundation (LAF) Olmsted Scholar Finalist, receiving a financial award along with her recognition. Congratulations, Eveleen! 🎉

Learn more about the award at: https://www.lafoundation.org/news/2026/04/2026-olmsted-scholars