Brandon Hopper

Apr 23, 2024

Elevating Horticulture with New Specialized Faculty

Explore the agricultural and plant science research conducted by three passionate assistant professors in the Department of Horticultural Science. 

Apr 23, 2024

Unlocking Achievements from Horticulture Research Institute Scholarships

Three students share how they discovered the Horticulture Research Institute scholarships and how they are inspired by plant sciences. 

Mar 18, 2024

Kalmowitz’s Trailblazing Support of Horticulture

Join Kathie Kalmowitz, Ph.D. on March 20 by #GivingPack to support the Department of Horticultural Science graduate student trajectories and innovative plant research. 

Mar 14, 2024

Scott Zona: Botanist Behind the Plant Toolbox

NC State Extension Gardner Plant Toolbox is an exceptional resource with the latest advancements being coordinated by Scott Zona, the celebrated author and botanist. 

Feb 16, 2024

NC Green Industry Economic Impact Survey

Help North Carolina's green industry by completing the Economic Impact Survey. This will help policymakers allocate resources more effectively across local and state economies. 

Feb 9, 2024

Lisa Rayburn: Long-Cane Raspberry Production with Pine Bark Alternative

Lisa Rayburn advises commercial fruit and vegetable growers as an NC State Extension Agent and is mastering long-cane raspberry production with alternative growing media in her graduate research. 

Feb 8, 2024

A ‘Berry’ Sweet Love Story

From meeting at NC State to traveling the world to rebuilding a family farm, CALS alumni Austin and Christina Wrenn do almost everything together, and they wouldn’t have it any other way. 

Feb 5, 2024

Mason Pharr Symposium: Growing for the Future

The Horticultural Sciences Graduate Student Association hosts the Mason Pharr Symposium on Friday, February 23 in Kilgore Hall. 

Jan 16, 2024

7th Biennial Plant Breeding Symposium

Join the Plant Breeding Symposium on Thursday, February 1, 2024, in Talley Student Union. Five diverse speakers address "Breeding for Balance: Plant and Human Wellbeing”. 

Dec 8, 2023

How to Care for Your Poinsettia

As you set out to pick the perfect poinsettias for your home, let our experts share a few tips to help you choose and keep a healthy plant.