Horticulture

Image of the Temple research team in a bioinfiltration basin along I-95.
Temple faculty hope to save PennDOT’s plants from deadly road salt
Type: News Story
The research is aimed at optimizing plant health and improving stormwater management.
June 18, 2024
A spectator looks at Temple's exhibit in the Flower Show
Temple University plugs into “The Power of Nature” for the Philadelphia Flower Show
Type: News Story
The Philadelphia Flower Show will feature an exhibit by Temple University landscape architecture and horticulture students.
March 3, 2023
Giant corpse flowers at Temple Ambler.
Photo gallery: Temple Ambler’s giant corpse flowers
Type: News Story
A close look at the two rare “Amorphophallus titanum” plants.
May 19, 2021
Ben Snyder among plants in the Ambler Greenhouse.
What's the big stink: nine things to know about the giant corpse flower
Type: News Story
Temple horticulturist Ben Snyder shares interesting facts about this unique and rare plant species.
May 12, 2021
One large and one small corpse flower prepare to bloom.
Rare flowers prepare to unfurl at Temple Ambler
Type: News Story
Find out how you can see Temple Ambler’s rare corpse flowers blossom.
May 12, 2021
a student working on the exhibit
Temple invites Flower Show visitors to 'ungarden' their gardens
Type: News Story
At the 2020 Philadelphia Flower Show, Temple University landscape architecture and horticulture students and faculty are encouraging visitors to rethink their notions about the suburban landscape.
February 26, 2020
a man and a woman working with plants in a greenhouse.
Dutch inspiration, Philly landscapes
Type: News Story
Temple’s 2017 exhibit, "Nieuwpolders," is inspired by Dutch land reclamation and informed by practicality.
March 11, 2017