What's New
Rudolph Lab Publishes Article in HortScience
The Rudolph Lab in the Department of Horticulture published an article, Managing Southern Root-knot Nematode in Kentucky High Tunnels Using Grafted Tomato, in the June 2023 issue of the journal HortScience.
Quarterly Cut Flower Short Course
August 28, 6:30 p.m. Eastern Time. Topic: Making Cover Crops Work for Your Cut Flower Operation. Speaker: Dr. Krista Jacobsen, Associate Professor, University of Kentucky Department of Horticulture. Dr.
UK Beam Institute Opens
The University of Kentucky's James B. Beam Institute for Kentucky Spirits opened on August 7, 2023. Dr. Seth DeBolt, a professor in the Department of Horticulture, is the institute director.
UK Cooperative Extension Survey Launched
The University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service has launched a community assessment survey to evaluate educational programming and to improve programs and services.
The Role of Plant Health in Integrated Pest Management of Fruit Crops Webinar
Noon-1 p.m. Eastern Time on July 26. Join University of Kentucky Horticulturalists Shawn Wright and Daniel Becker to learn more about the role of plant health in integrated pest managment.
Bolt Wins IPPS, Tekrony Awards
Congratulations to Horticulture graduate student Bridget Bolt who was awarded the 2023 Integrated Plant and Soil Sciences Graduate Program Outstanding Starting Master Student (1st Place) and the Tekrony Seed Biology awards.
Dr. Tan Earns Award
Congratulations to Dr. Jia W. Tan who was awarded the Integrated Plant and Soil Sciences Outstanding Continuing PhD student (2nd place) award. Also, Jia recently successfully defended her PhD thesis.
Support the Horticulture Enrichment Fund
For 24 hours on April 19, 2023, University of Kentucky alumni, faculty, staff, students and friends will support their favorite college, program or cause through One Day for UK - the university's annual giving day.
UK Horticulture Club Spring Sale
The University of Kentucky Horticulture Club will have vegetables, herbs, native plants, and houseplants for sale on April 26-27 and May 3-4 at 150 Hospital Drive, Greenhouse 12 from 3-6 p.m. EDT.