![Wildlife management group](/images/discussing-decoys.jpg)
About
We are dedicated to improving lives through dynamic, diverse education and research programs. Through our extension work, we solve problems associated with our disciplines.
![Research in greenhouse](/images/_DSC9872.jpg)
Bringing people and nature together
Horticulture enriches our lives through gardening and contributing fruits and vegetables to our diets; it improves our environment; it provides recreation in golf courses, parks, and landscapes; and it provides beauty to our homes and public spaces.
![Group of wildlife students in pasture](/images/wildlife-group.jpg)
Tradition of Excellence
As one of the oldest departments in the University, our department has a storied history of excellence in the areas of research and academics. Our staff and students have received nationwide awards and honors for their work in horticulture, conservation, and education.