Welcome to the Department of Horticulture. The Department's mission is to prepare our students for horticulture-related careers in science and business. This includes making new discoveries in the plant sciences; promoting the use of plants and food for improved human health and a safe environment; improving the characteristics, quality and availability of horticultural products; and strengthening the competitive position of the world's horticultural industries. Faculty members possess a diverse array of expertise - both interdisciplinary (e.g., breeding, genomics, development, physiology, metabolism, molecular biology, and sustainable production), and commodity based (e.g., fruits/pomology, vegetables, viticulture, floriculture, nursery crops, postharvest, design and landscape ecology, and marketing) - which they utilize in their research, teaching and outreach programs, at both the national and international levels.
Featured Students
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Daniel's horticulture degree is a balance of hard science and practical knowledge
Published on October 14, 2020
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Lauren loves the variety of classes in her major
Published on September 10, 2020
Featured Alumni
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Brittney continues to learn and grow her passion for horticulture
Published on August 19, 2020
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Josh Niuewsma enjoys the variety of his projects at Kloosterman Landscaping
Published on June 3, 2020
Featured Faculty
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Marcus Duck teaches several classes and interacts with students outside the classroom
Published on August 10, 2020
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Dr. Brad Rowe enjoys the flexibility of working on his own research program at MSU
Published on July 6, 2020
News
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Daniel's horticulture degree is a balance of hard science and practical knowledge
Published on October 14, 2020
B.S. student, Daniel Dick, says his degree in Horticulture will provide a great backbone for a career that is both satisfying and rewarding.
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American Floral Endowment selects Horticulture Graduate Student for Scholarship
Published on September 22, 2020
Caleb Spall is awarded the John Carew Memorial Scholarship
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Lauren loves the variety of classes in her major
Published on September 10, 2020
IAT student, Lauren Taylor, loves the variety of courses in her Landscape and Nursery Management program
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MSU-led national cucurbit project reupped for $7.1 million
Published on September 8, 2020
The Cucurbit Coordinated Agricultural Project has been awarded $7.1 million from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Specialty Crop Research Initiative.
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Maddy's best experience in grad school has been presenting her research at landscape conferences
Published on August 18, 2020
Maddy Dubelko, a graduate student in the Department of Horticulture, chose Horticulture as her advanced degree because she wanted to gain more knowledge about how to best manage ornamental plantings.
Featured in the News
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Fall colors are peaking in Northeast Michigan
Published on October 15, 2020 by WBKB Channel 11
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What Can Tree Growth Regulators Do for You?
Published on October 6, 2020 by Tree Care Industry Magazine
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Ways the New Technical Requirement for LEDs Will Affect Horticulture Lighting
Published on September 27, 2020 by Greenhouse Grower
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Preserving pears is a profitable partnership
Published on September 16, 2020 by Good Fruit Grower
Events
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Oct 21
4-H Children's Garden - Stories for Sprouts and Seedlings - October
October 21, 2020 10:00AM – 11:00AM 1066 Bogue Street, East Lansing, MI
This program is designed especially for young children, ages 0-4, to experience the wonders of gardening through stories and hands-on projects.
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Nov 12
CANR Major Spotlight: Horticulture
November 12, 2020 4:00PM – 4:30PM Online
This CANR Major Spotlight runs for 30 minutes and will cover the Horticulture major. The event starts at 4:00 p.m. EST.
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Dec 3
Family Holiday Openhouse
December 3, 2020 1066 Bogue St, East Lansing, MI 48824
Come see our poinsettia tree and santa in this family-friendly event.