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Louisiana Master Gardeners

A love of gardening, a search for knowledge and a desire to share that knowledge with others is central to why Master Gardeners join the program.

They remain Master Gardeners to enjoy the friendship of others who share their interests, to gain and share horticultural knowledge and to give back to the community through their volunteer commitment.


Louisiana Master Gardener™ Program
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The Louisiana Master Gardener™ program is a service and educational activity offered by the LSU AgCenter. The program is designed to recruit and train volunteers to help meet the educational needs of home gardeners while providing an enjoyable and worthwhile service experience for volunteers.

Junior Master Gardener Program
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Find out how you can implement a Junior Master Gardener program in Louisiana.

History
The Louisiana Master Gardener™ program was started in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, in 1994 as a means of extending the educational outreach of the LSU AgCenter, Louisiana Cooperative Extension Service.

Who are Louisiana Master Gardener™ Volunteers?
Anyone with a willingness to learn and desire to help others can become a Louisiana Master Gardener™. Volunteers should be interested in horticulture, willing to help people, outgoing, flexible, dependable, unbiased and open-minded. Previous volunteer work and good verbal skills are desirable.

LMG09 Sponsorship Package
The Louisiana Master Gardener State Conference offers sponsorship and gift opportunities at many affordable levels. Your participation helps support the service and educational activities provided by the Louisiana Master Gardener program.
Tree Planting with Terrebonne Parish Tree Board
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The La-Terre Master Gardeners assisted with straightening and planting trees at Pope Memorial Park in Houma.
2009 Bonne Terre Garden Fair
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The fourth annual Bonne Terre Garden Fair will be held on Saturday, May 2, 2009 at Southdown Plantation in Houma.
Basic Gardening Series
The Louisiana Master Gardeners of East Baton Rouge Parish’s 3-week Basic Gardening Series will be held at the Bluebonnet Regional Branch Library from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Thursday evenings beginning January 15, 2009. The free educational presentations provide research-based information targeted toward beginning and intermediate gardeners.
2008 The Home Gardener Winter Newsletter
Quarterly home gardening newsletter produced by Louisiana Master Gardener Volunteers in East Baton Rouge Parish. Topics include ornamental gingers, hummingbirds, heart-healthy garden recipes, sweet olive tree, native plants, gardeing books, propagation, preemergent hercides, chives and mistletoe.
Louisiana Master Gardener online hour reporting help
Step by step instructions on how to set up and report volunteer hours, contacts, and program impacts.
Louisiana Master Gardener 2009 State Conference
LA Master Gardener 2009 State Conference
Experience a "Gardening Renaissance … what's old is new again" when the Master Gardeners of Greater New Orleans host the 2009 Louisiana Master Gardener State Conference on May 21-24.
New Orleans Fall Garden Show 2008
Dan Gill Calendar Signing
The historic New Orleans Botanical Garden is the site for this annual fall event featuring educational programs, exhibits, scarecrow trail, kids discovery area and much more.
Second Annual Fall Heirloom Bulb Sale
The Second Annual Fall Heirloom Bulb Sale presented by the Northwest Louisiana Master Gardeners
Haynesville Celebration of Butterflies
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Description of the annual Haynesville Celebration of Butterflies
2009 Get It Growing Calendar
Lawn and Garden Publications
2009 Louisiana Master Gardener State Conference