Department of Horticultural Science

Students learning to drive tractors on the St. Paul Campus
Graduate student measuring flax on the St. Paul Campus
John Thull cutting grapes at the HRC.

News

  • Crashing the Classroom: Plant Families for Plant People

    January 9, 2025

    Learning isn’t confined to the classroom during the fall session of HORT 1015: Plant Families for Plant People, a dynamic course led by Prof. Brandon Miller. In this installment of "Crashing the Classroom," watch as students explore the world of plants firsthand, identifying more than 150 herbaceous and woody species found in food production systems and managed landscapes. 

  • Welcome Dr. Dominic Petrella!

    January 3, 2025

    The Department of Horticultural Science is thrilled to welcome Dr. Dominic Petrella as our newest faculty member in Managed Turfgrass Systems!

  • Healthier. Here, There, and Everywhere.

    December 2, 2024

    Read U of M System stories about using AI to detect cancer, tapping the power of Lake Superior's waves, addressing food insecurity, disrupting the cycle of Native health disparities, and exploring the miracle of mare's milk.