Welcome from the Department Head
If you are a newcomer, welcome to the Department of Horticulture and thank you for your interest in Penn State. We hope you find this website informative and helpful. The Department of Horticulture at Penn State (University Park campus) is the premier provider of horticulture education for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. With a strong tradition of leadership in teaching, extension and basic and applied research, we offer a balanced and comprehensive program in an array of plant science specialties, a rich curriculum and numerous degree programs. Prospective undergraduate and graduate students will find information on educational programs as well as internship, research and foreign study opportunities. If you are drawn to research, you will find out about some of the exciting and innovative work our faculty are engaged in. Gardening, tree and other green enthusiasts will find publications and fact sheets containing grower wisdom. If you are just catching up with us or you want to learn more about Horticulture at Penn State, we look forward to hearing from you.
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Best wishes,
Rich Marini
Department Head and Professor of Horticulture
A New Look for Tyson Building
After years of discussion and a pledge of monetary support by the Horticulture Club, phase I of the Tyson landscape project has become a reality. A master plan was designed by Angela (Lloyd) Barr (LSCPE ’04), and revised by Joe Stitt (LSCPE ’05), Matt Madia (LSCPE ’05), and Annabelle Tunderman(LSCPE’05). Final plans were developed by Derek Kalp of the Office of Physical Plant.
