Members of the Turf Science Program attended the Annual Sports Turf Managers of America (STMA) meeting in Denver Colorado. During the conference a team of four Turf Science students (Andrew Marking, Matt Dudley, Cam Rice and Matt Hession) competed in the STMA Student Challenge/Quiz Bowl competition where they placed 4th out of 30 teams from[Read More…]
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Unheated high tunnels help bedding plants growers reduce energy costs WEST LAFAYETTE, IN/ITHACA, NY – Energy costs account for one of the largest expenses in commercial greenhouse production of annual bedding plants. Naturally, bedding plant producers are searching for more energy-efficient production methods that can reduce fuel usage and increase profits. Christopher Currey, Roberto Lopez,[Read More…]
Professor Bernie Dahl, has been elected as a CELA Fellow. This is one of the highest honors bestowed by the Council of Educators in Landscape Architecture. As described in the review criteria: “The intent of this award is to honor a faculty member‘s lifetime accomplishments in teaching, scholarship/creative activity and/or service. The accomplishments must add[Read More…]
Congratulations to Sean Rotar, Assistant Professor of Landscape Architecture, who has been appointed Chair of the Committee on Education of the American Society of Landscape Architects by ASLA national president Richard Zweifel. The ASLA Committee on Education advises the society on education policy, growth and maintenance of landscape architecture programs, and monitors education and employment[Read More…]
Patrick Lantz gets a lot out of gardening. “I get the opportunity to be creative, grow something, and produce something that I can see and like,” says Lantz. And gardening gives Lantz, a Purdue Extension Master Gardener volunteer, an opportunity to give something to his community. He designed and maintained a demonstration garden in[Read More…]
Brussels sprouts have long been under-appreciated by many, but now they proudly join other conveniently packaged vegetables in produce aisles and at farmers markets. They’re loaded with good nutrition – a one-half cup serving has just 28 calories, 0 fat grams and 81 percent of your daily vitamin C requirement. Brussels sprouts are also[Read More…]
Researchers at Purdue University are finding LEDs can have positive effects on both ornamentals and leafy vegetables. By David Kuack As more research is done with light emitting diodes (LEDs), scientists are discovering new ways to use the lights on ornamental and edible plants. Researchers at Purdue University have done extensive studies on annual bedding[Read More…]
Think about what might be the perfect ornamental tree for your yard. Fast, compact growth, pretty white flowers in spring, glossy green foliage in summer, spectacular scarlet – purple fall color, and relatively resistant to pests and diseases. It is easy to propagate and transplant and adapts to a wide range of site conditions. You[Read More…]
Comparison of Supplemental Lighting from High-pressure Sodium Lamps and Light-emitting Diodes during Bedding Plant Seedling Production Wesley C. Randall 1; Roberto G. Lopez 2 1, 2 Department of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture Purdue University West Lafayette, IN 47907 Annual bedding plant seedlings or plugs are considered high quality when they are compact, fully rooted transplants[Read More…]
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