Horticulture and Landscape Architecture

Oklahoma State University (OSU) was founded on December 25, 1890, as Oklahoma Agricultural and Mechanical College. Originally the single Department of Agriculture and Horticulture contained all offerings in agriculture except chemistry. In 1893, that entity was divided into the Department of Horticulture and the Department of Agriculture. Through the years and several changes the department was broadened to its current status as The Department of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture in 1982. 1

Just like then, we strive to provide expert instruction and guidance to our students. As a departmental student you will receive one-on-one advising from faculty members specialized in the areas of horticulture, landscape architecture, or landscape contracting. We provide opportunities for networking with future employers, studying abroad, and experiencing hands-on classroom techniques.

"The Oklahoma State University Horticulture and Landscape Architecture program is a place that has fostered my abilities and has allowed me to grow and reach my professional and personal goals. I truly believe that the education I am earning at Oklahoma State will allow me to make an impact in my professional career." - Mike Albert, Beaver, OK

"Gardening a World Away" by Jerri Imgarten, Red Rock, OK-Rocks, trees, fences and more. . .

Blackberry Workshop Information

Landscaping in Oklahoma CD - E 972

Oklahoman's Guide to Growing Fruits, Nuts & Vegetable Handbook - E995

Reference:

1 Agriculture Centennial Histories Series by Donald E. Green pg15.

Departmental Happenings

OSU students Seth Slife and Cody Klein were recognized at the American Society of Landscape Architects meeting in Chicago, September 18-21, 2009 after winning the top prize in the organization's international student competition in the category of analysis and planning. Their Oklahoma Revitalization project, "OKRail 2025: Reclaiming Rural American," focuses on creating a more environmentally friendly transportation system in Oklahoma. The students' achievemenet also is a first for Oklahoma State University. Read the stories. Stillwater Newspress, O'Colly

Photo (left - right): Professor John Ritter, Sr. Project Advisor; Seth Slifer, Cody Klein, and Dr. Charles Leider, Professor.

Oklahoma State University Viticulture and Enology Program Awarded Nationally Competitive Grant. Read the full story . . .

Michael Holmes, Mike Schnelle, and Dale Maronek,received $26, 950 in funding from the Oklahoma Developmental Disability Council for year two development of the OSU Sensory Garden at the OSU Botanical Garden in Stillwater. For more information on the expansion of the Botanical Garden, click here.