Plant Science & Landscape Architecture
A Growing Tribute: Garden Planted at Werth Tower in Memory of UConn Student
The garden was a collaborative effort between various members of the University community, including students and faculty of Public Health House and the landscape architecture program
August 21, 2023 | Mike Enright '88 (CLAS), University Communications
Robert Eselby: A Blooming Summer in the UConn Greenhouses
Following a lifelong passion for plants and gardening, Robbie Eselby ’25 (CAHNR) had a fulfilling summer caring for the plants and soils in the greenhouses at the Storrs campus
August 15, 2023 | Anna Zarra Aldrich, College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources
New Home for Historic UConn Citrus Tree
An orange tree believed to be as old as UConn is now accessible to the public the first time in a decade
August 7, 2023 | Jason Sheldon
Filling the Holes in Our Knowledge about Soil Health
Absolutely key to life on earth, assessing soil has been a challenging task, something UConn researchers hope to remedy
July 27, 2023 | Elaina Hancock
M.S. Student Brings More Accurate Soil Information to the Public
In collaboration with the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Monique Michaud is standardizing soil data collection for scientists nationwide
June 29, 2023 | Rylee Thomas, College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources
Helping Local Farms Face Devastating Late-Season Frost
UConn programs aim to help assess the damage and support Connecticut farms after the impact of a late-season cold snap
June 7, 2023 | Anna Zarra Aldrich, College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources
UConn Researcher Develops Environmentally, Economically Friendly Turf Grass Varieties
These genetically improved grasses have reduced mowing, fertilizer, and irrigation needs, reducing lawn grasses' impact on the environment and producing financial savings
UConn Researchers Take a More Innovative Approach to Investigating Inequity in Parks
'While many studies looked at these topics at the city level, I was able to explore the local patterns within the city, not just talk about the fact that there is unequal access to parks, but I was able to identify neighborhoods that should be improved'
May 18, 2023 | Elaina Hancock
Scenes from CAHNR Commencement
This weekend with friends, families, and faculty by their sides, 500 CAHNR students turned their tassels and embarked on their next chapter
May 12, 2023 | Jessica McBride, PhD
Innovation Quest Crowns Three New Champions
Winning Startups Address a Cleaner Earth, Reduce Catalytic Converter Theft, Offer More Sustainable Surfboards
May 2, 2023 | Claire Hall