Welcome to the Department of Horticulture at
Iowa State University
Welcome and Introduction to the Department of Horticulturefrom Dr. Iles |
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Some of you might have come looking for us. Others simply might have stumbled upon our site. Either way, we're glad you stopped by for a visit. But before you depart this page to learn more about our department, take just a moment to ponder the importance of horticulture in our daily lives. And maybe the best place to begin is with a definition.
Horticulture is the science and art of producing and utilizing food crops (fruits and vegetables), turfgrass, nursery crops (trees, shrubs, annuals, and perennials), and greenhouse grown ornamental crops. Some people make horticulture their profession but practically everyone is positively affected on a daily basis by horticulture.
So where does the Department of Horticulture at Iowa State fit into the picture? Well, the answers are found right here on our brand new web site. And we're as proud of it as we are our faculty, staff, and students. Once you've perused our site I think you'll agree, great things are happening here in Ames. But don't make this your only visit. In fact, we expect to see you on a regular basis. Enjoy!
First Annual All-Horticulture Field Day held August 6, 2009
Comfortable temperatures in the 80’s and partly sunny skies welcomed 233 participants to the Iowa State University Horticulture Research Station (Gilbert, IA) for the First Annual All-Horticulture Field Day on August 6, 2009. Field day participants tailored their own program, choosing from a menu of 10 tour stops. Tour choices included turfgrass, shade trees, vegetables and organic crop production, vineyard, apple orchard, hi-tunnel, landscape planning and installation, wine tasting, demonstration home garden, and ponds. Participants were chauffeured from stop to stop courtesy of a unique field day tradition…the people mover, a glorified trailer with comfortable seats. Lunch was expertly prepared by the Boone County Cattlemen’s Association and Dr. Wendy Wintersteen, Dean of the College of Agriculture & Life Sciences punctuated the luncheon with timely and inspiring comments. Several lucky field day participants received door prizes, and Dr. Henry (Hank) Taber was recognized with a plaque commemorating his many years of service to Iowa horticulture. Afternoon tours and fresh melons from the Muscatine Island Research Farm rounded out the festivities.
Reinert Building the Planting Design and Installation Option
Dr. Mike Reinert recently completed his Ph.D. in Information Sciences
and Technology from Penn State University. He also has an undergraduate
degree in landscape contracting from Penn State University. Dr. Reinert
is doing some exciting things as he works to build the planting design
and installation option.
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News
Dr. Iles receives check to support research
Dick DeMoss, Secretary/Treasurer of the Iowa Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association presents a check to Dr. Jeff Iles to support 2009 fruit and vegetable research in the Department of Horticulture.
Nonnecke receives Faculty Recognition Award
Iowa State University Division of Student Affairs presented Dr. Gail Nonnecke with a Faculty Recognition Award for her collaboration with the Division of Student Affairs in serving students and supporting student success. Congratulations Gail!
Taber Receives 2009 Extension Award
Dr. Henry Taber, Professor of Horticulture was named 2009 recipient of the ISU Award for Outstanding Achievement in Extension or Professional Practice. This speaks volumes to his commitment to Iowa State and the numerous citizens of the state of Iowa who rely so heavily on the services provided through Extension programs.
