Summer '15 Undergrad Research Poster Session announced!

If you are a summer undergraduate researcher who would like to participate, submit your abstract at http://tx.ag/ugrpostersession15 before Friday, July 31, 2015 at 5:00 pm!

Catch up with the TAMU Rose Breeding & Genetics Program on Facebook

 Rose Breeding and Genetics Facebook page (click to visit)

From Dr. Byrne's latest update:

If you have any questions about our work here at Texas A&M University or how to support the Basye or Moore Rose Collection and Legacy, the Rose Breeding and Genetics program, and our students, feel free to contact me (dbyrne@tamu.edu). We need your support for student scholarships, for garden renovation and to maintain the many research gardens needed for an excellent research program. Your support makes our program possible. I try to post regular updates on the Rose Breeding and Genetics Facebook page.   Please check it out and like us!

Congratulations to Sarah Swofford!

Congratulations TAMU horticulture student Sarah Swofford for being one of the top 5 users with the most followers in the, GrowIt!™ contest.

GrowIt!™ is a social gardening app. "Don’t know what flowers to plant in that container on your patio? GrowIt!™ is here to help you out. Find out what people are planting in your area. GrowIt!™ lets you Garden Socially. Whether you want to show off your plants, or find something that will work in your garden; GrowIt!™ has something for every type of gardener." http://www.growitmobile.com/.

If you would like to follow Sarah on GrowIt, her username is "Greenthumb". Congratulations again Sarah and keep up the good work!

Follow 2015 Hort Study Abroad students in Italy!

Follow 2015 Hort Study Abroad in Italy,  http://aggiehorticulturegoestoitaly.blogspot.com

TNLA Scholarship Application Deadline Extended to June 1st!

The TNLA E&R Foundation Scholarship Application Deadline Has Been Extended!

Applications must be postmarked by June 1, 2015!

If you know of a deserving student who is studying programs related to the nursery and landscape industry, please refer them to the 2015-2016TNLA Education and Research Foundation scholarship application. The applicant must be a high school senior or returning college student (including seniors and graduates) majoring in horticulture, business or related field.

Student Spotlight: Congratulations to Graduating Senior Alexa Morton!

Ms. Alexa Morton is a graduating senior earning a Bachelor of Arts in Horticulture with a minor in Business Administration, as well as a Professional Event Management Certificate. Alexa is a full time student who has gone above and beyond to gain hands-on experience outside the classroom by planning and working various events for organizations, as well as a hospitality internship with Walt Disney World College Program. Alexa’s latest venture includes launching her very own business, HOWDYlicious Cookies where she custom makes and decorates sugar cookies! Visit Alexa’s ePortfolio to learn more about Alexa and her future endeavors!

http://alexacmorton.wix.com/eportfolio

https://www.facebook.com/howdyliciouscookiecompany

Congratulations Alexa on all of your accomplishments! 

Congratulations, May Graduates! COALS Graduation May 15th @ 9am:

Texas A&M University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Graduation Ceremony: Friday, May 15, 9:00 a.m. at Reed Arena 
   **Degree Candidates - Please arrive at 8:15 a.m.; lines will begin forming around 8:35 a.m.