Purdue Horticulture and Landscape Architecture

From playing on the pitch to perfecting it for World Cup athletes It’s a field she knows well, a field she has run up and down countless times. Now she is learning how to care for it through the lens of a turf manager, rather than an athlete. Bailey Arbic, a junior studying turf science in Purdue’s Department of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture, is spen...

National FFA Promotes Ag Education as Key to Future Workforce National FFA brought the conversation about the future of agriculture to Capitol Hill this past week. During a panel discussion in Washington, D.C., FFA members and industry leaders emphasized the vital role agricultural education and career and

Just two weeks until the Broomcorn for Organic Transition Field Day at Bundle Sticks Farm! Spend the day in the field learning about broomcorn, organic production and harvesting alongside the farmer-crafters who grow it. This event is free, but space is limited. Reserve your spot at tinyurl.com/3ebn8u68.

Registration closes July 16th! https://vegcropshotline.org/purdue-small-farm-field-day/

The future of agriculture starts with curious minds!

From June 10–12, the Department of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture welcomed 16 high school students to Purdue for the 4-H Academy. Students explored a wide range of opportunities in horticulture through hands-on activities, including landscape architecture, a student farm tour, Ross-Ade Stadium and baseball stadium tours, turfgrass center activities, plant natural product chemistry, leaf pigment extraction, and a behind-the-scenes look at the HLA greenhouses.

Thank you to everyone who helped inspire the next generation of plant and agricultural leaders! 💛🖤

Curious about broomcorn and organic transition?

Join Purdue Extension, the Indiana Organic Network, and Bundle Sticks Farm for A Clean Sweep: Broomcorn for Organic Transition on August 10, 2026, in Lanesville, Indiana.

Learn how this unique, high-value crop can support organic farming systems and connect with fellow growers and makers.

📅 August 10, 2026 | 9:00 a.m.–1:30 p.m. ET
📍 Bundle Sticks Farm, Lanesville, IN
Registration is required: https://extension.purdue.edu/anr/_teams/dffs/organic_ag/ion/ion-events.html

Today, we welcome Dr. Anjali Iyer-Pascuzzi as the new head of the Department of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture.

Dr. Iyer-Pascuzzi brings strong evidence-based thinking, strategic vision, and a genuine commitment to connecting research, teaching, and engagement. We are excited for the leadership, energy, and perspective she will bring to the department in the years ahead.

As we begin this new chapter, we also extend our sincere thanks to Dr. Aaron Patton for his service as interim department head. Dr. Patton has now twice stepped into this role, providing steady leadership and helping guide the department through periods of transition. His dedication, professionalism, and willingness to serve are deeply appreciated.

Please join us in welcoming Dr. Iyer-Pascuzzi and thanking Dr. Patton for his outstanding leadership.

What happens when England’s most iconic landscapes become the classroom?

Students in Purdue HLA’s In the English Landscape study abroad program spent three weeks exploring the history, design, and beauty of England’s gardens, estates, historic sites, and urban spaces. Their journey included visits to Bath, Avebury Henge, Kenilworth Castle, Chatsworth Estate, Oxford, RHS Wisley, Sissinghurst, and London, where they learned how landscapes have evolved over centuries and continue to influence design today.

From sketching historic architecture and walking through world-renowned gardens to meeting landscape architects and discovering England’s cultural heritage, students gained experiences that simply can’t be recreated in a classroom.