College of Agricultural, Human, and Natural Resource Sciences

Horticulture and Landscape Architecture

Nationally Ranked Faculty.
Only the Beginning.

The WSU Horticulture program was recently ranked number 8 in the nation, with the Plant Sciences program ranked number 2 by a survey in the National Chronicle of Higher Education. Read more »

Overview

The Department of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture is in the College of Agricultural, Human, and Natural Resource Sciences (CAHNRS). The department has fully integrated programs in teaching, research, and extension, involving thirty-eight faculty, seventeen research associates, and seventeen administrative professionals and support staff statewide.

The administrative office is located on the main campus in Pullman with faculty located in Pullman and at the following sites:

Regional Campuses

Research and Extension Centers

Viticulture and Enology Program

Prepare for a career in the growing Washington wine industry! The Viticulture and Enology option is a 4-year program offering technical, scientific, and practical experience. It is the first program of its kind in the Pacific Northwest. In our courses, you will learn the skills and competencies required to produce high quality grapes and premium table wines. Learn more »

Videos about Our Programs

Watch these short videos to learn more about horticulture, viticulture and enology, and landscape architecture education at WSU.

NEWS & EVENTS

Welcome back, students!

University Convocation

August 22, 10 a.m., Beasley Performing Arts Coliseum
Learn more.

All Campus Picnic
August 22, 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Mooberry Track and Field.

Free food for all those with a WSU ID card. Check out clubs, organizations, and learn how to find a job while you're there.

CAHNRS Fall Festival

September 9, 4-6 p.m., Spillman Plaza. Free food, fun, and games. Learn more.

Ferry Hall cupola gets new life - in Alumni Arboretum

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In Season: Dahlias

Dan Pearson '95 has a passion. Read more.

New stone fruit breeder at WSU Prosser

Dr. Nnadozie Oraguzie will focus on development of new sweet cherry varieties suited for production in the Pacific NW. Learn more.

Safeguarding chocolate: genome sequencing

Dr. Dorrie Main will collaborate in research to create healthier, stronger cocoa crops. Learn more.

Smart bark technology funded for plant care

Dr. Rita Hummel, WSU Puyallup, teams with other researchers to study the feasibility of turning sawmill waste into growing media. Learn more.

Demand for organic food grows

Washington leads the nation in organic apple, cherry, and pear production. Learn more.

Landscape Architecture students design, build display garden

First phase nearly completed. Learn more.

LA Rocks SF - from Pullman!

Check out this short video of associate professor of landscape architecture Jolie Kaytes' GridShifter, an origami project that folds along the faults of the San Francisco Bay Area.


Notice of Vacancy - Department Chair and Professor

We are currently in the process of searching for a new Department Chair. Be a part of a world-renowned department with excellent faculty in horticulture and landscape architecture. Download the application here.

Department of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture, PO Box 646414, Washington State University, Pullman WA 99164-6414, 509-335-9502, Contact Us