There are 2 separate LMG Programs in EBR. Please contact both programs for details. Class times and class formats differ.

Historical and background information pertaining to the Louisiana Master Gardener Extension Volunteer Program in East Baton Rouge Parish.

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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.

Louisiana Master Gardener (LMG) vendor application for the 2012 LMG State Conference.

The LSU AgCenter offers home gardeners opportunities to develop their skills and share their knowledge with others through participation in the Louisiana Master Gardener Program (LMG).

This document will provided information on the LPMGA 2012 "Garden Talk" Schedule. Additional information will be added as the schedule is completed.

Information and application for the 2012 LMG training program scheduled for July 17 to September 25, 2012.

Master Gardeners' pictures and information from Destrehan Plantation's "Heritage Day" and San Francisco Plantation's "Stepping Back in Time" events.

The La-Terre Master Gardeners Association is a volunteer organization under the direction of the LSU AgCenter and our local Cooperative Extension Service.

La-Terre Master Gardeners are active in many projects and activities.

This newsletter is designed to help educators and students use the school garden to learn more about the natural world around them.

Louisiana Master Gardeners attended an "Appreciation Day" at the LSU AgCenter's Hammond Research Station on Friday, May 13. The participants (RSVP - 345; actual attendance - 320) were provided a survey to indicate areas of interest in ornamental/landscape plant evaluation research.

Hotel information for the 2012 Louisiana Master Gardener (LMG) Conference.

Post-conference tour information for the 2012 Louisiana Master Gardeners (LMG) Conference held in Lake Charles in October.

2012 Louisiana Master Gardeners (LMG) State Conference highlights and events.

The LPMGA Demonstration Garden beds are open to the public and displays many beds of various plantings.

These reports describe the statewide impact of the Louisiana Master Gardener Extension Volunteer Program. Highlights are listed for selected parishes.

Gardener's Gazette is the monthly newsletter of the Lafayette Parish Master Gardener Association (LPMGA).

Order form for EXTRA Louisiana Master Gardener name badges -- to be submitted directly by parish Extension office.

Committee chairs for the 2012 Louisiana Master Gardener (LMG) State Conference.

Forms available to the Northwest Louisiana Master Gardeners.

The Northwest Louisiana Master Gardener Program is a volunteer training program that trains people in horticulture in exchange for a return of 40 hours of volunteer service dedicated back into the program, sharing what has been learned with other gardeners.

Information about the Northwest Louisiana Master Gardener Program.

A list of approved projects and activities of the Northwest La. Master Gardeners.

The Northwest Louisiana Master Gardeners are proud to announce a wonderful tour complete with five gardens designed and maintained by home gardeners and one professionally designed and maintained garden.

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2012 Louisiana Master Gardeners (LMG) State Conference highlights and events.

2012 Louisiana Master Gardener (LMG) state conference registration information and form.

Schedule for the 2012 Louisiana Master Gardener (LMG) Conference to be held in Lake Charles in October.

List of Louisiana Master Gardener Extension volunteer programs with contact information for each.

Click the links to view the current projects of the Lafayette Parish Master Gardener Association.

This is a list of plant societies and garden-related groups in Louisiana.

The Fifth Annual Fall Heirloom Bulb Sale presented by the Northwest Louisiana Master Gardeners

The Seedling is the newsletter of the Northwest Louisiana Master Gardeners. Master Gardener Sara Burroughs, the editor of this bi-monthly publication, seeks submissions of articles, recipes and other information of interest to our organization and the gardening public.

The Northwest Louisiana Master Gardeners presents a series of lectures -- World of Gardening Lecture Series -- on various gardening topics. These one-day events are free and open to the public although pre-registration is requested.

Information about new class and extra name badge order forms for Louisiana Master Gardeners.

2012 Louisiana Master Gardener, East Baton Rouge Parish, Association Board.

The date of the 7th Annual Trails & Trellises Garden Tour presented by the Piney Hills Louisiana Master Gardeners has been set for April 14, 2012.

Information about the Festival Des Fleurs garden show and sale.

Use this form when ordering LMG certificates for a graduating class.

School gardens provide an excellent opportunity for youth to learn first-hand about plants, nature and the outdoors, and they learn how fresh food is grown. This fact sheet describes the benefits of school gardens and includes resources for getting started.

List of ongoing Piney Hills Louisiana Master Gardener projects

Statewide report with individual parish LMG program highlights.

This report describes the statewide impact of the Louisiana Master Gardener™ Extension Volunteer Program. Highlights are listed for selected parishes.

This report describes the statewide impact of the Louisiana Master Gardener™ Extension Volunteer Program. Highlights are listed for selected parishes.

The LSU AgCenter and affiliated groups offer numerous educational opportunities for home gardeners. Listed here are various gardening events planned for 2012.

Can You Dig It? is the newsletter of the Piney Hills Louisiana Master Gardeners. We have a new editor, Lynn Ritchie, and a new look! Check it out!

Buds & Blooms provides educational seminars for the gardening public.

The LSU AgCenter offers home gardeners opportunities to develop their skills and share their knowledge with others through participation in the Louisiana Master Gardener program.

The 2012 Master Gardener class will commence at the end of Janaury 2012. Applications for 2013 are being taken now.

Frequently Asked Questions about the LA Master Gardener training program in greater New Orleans

Learn how to protect your plants when a freeze threatens and review a list of the cold-tolerant plants commonly grown in Louisiana.

A report of the hours and programs done by the River Region Master Gardeners in 2010.

Congratulations to 2011 officers for the River Region Master Gardener Organization.

Gardener's Gazette is the monthly newsletter of the Lafayette Parish Master Gardener Association (LPMGA).

Louisiana Master Gardeners have prepared perennial beds in front of the office at the park and at the entrance to the park.

The La-Terre Master Gardeners assisted with straightening and planting trees at Pope Memorial Park in Houma.

"Introduction to Diagnostics" was created specifically for Master Gardener volunteers to help in understanding the steps involved in plant pest diagnosis.

Any Louisiana resident with an interest in horticulture and a desire to volunteer for community service may apply to the Master Gardener training program.

This document outlines the requirements, objectives, responsibilities, commitment and jobs of a Louisiana Master Gardener (LMG).

Nine classes have graduated from the La-Terre Master Gardener program.

Information about the Louisiana Master Gardener (LMG) program and the commitment of Louisiana Master Gardeners.

The Garden Scoop is a seasonal newsletter produced by the La-Terre Master Gardener program.

Twenty participants graduated from the 2010 LSU AgCenter Burden Center LMG Class this October.

Listing of current officers and volunteer administrators for the Laterre Master Gardeners.

Information about the history of the Cooperative Extension Service and the the beginning of the Louisiana Master Gardener program (LMG).

Application and Class Schedule for the 2012 Burden Center LMG (Louisiana Master Gardener) Class in EBR Parish. Application deadline is December 13, 2011.

The Pioneer Heritage Center is a living museum located on the campus of LSU Shreveport.

A selection of Louisiana Master Gardener videos is available on topics such as: The Home Fruit Garden, Tree Health and Tree Safety, Trees for Louisiana Landscapes, Organic Vegetable Crops and Pest management, Weed Science and Vegetables.

The Randle T. Moore Center is a unique joint venture between the City of Shreveport, the LSU AgCenter and the Northwest Louisiana Master Gardeners (NWLAMG).

Listing of current officers & board members of the NWLAMG

Piney Hills Louisiana Master Gardeners help with a variety of 4-H projects.

A gardening contest to encourage 4-H'ers to try their hand at vegetable gardening.

Northwest Louisiana Master Gardeners help plant and maintain the gardens surrounding the Louisiana State Exhibit Museum.

This project provides education and assistance for the creation and ongoing support of community gardens.

The JMG Program is an innovative youth gardening project that is modeled after the adult Master Gardener Program.

2009 Report on activities, and overall volunteer contributions by River Region Master Gardeners.

The Northwest Louisiana Master Gardeners hold their annual spring plant sale each year on the grounds of the Randle T. Moore Center in Shreveport.

Piney Hills Louisiana Master Gardeners plan to add plantings to enhance this old historic site.

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2009 Report on activities and overall volunteer contributions by River Region Master Gardeners.

Description of the annual Haynesville Celebration of Butterflies. Speakers will present lectures on gardening-related topics centering around butterfly gardening. Contests, exhibits and arts & craft vendors will contribute to the full day of fun.

Helpful information for writing an impact statement when reporting your LMG volunteer service hours.

This document answers several FAQs you may have. Please read if you are experiencing difficulty with reporting your volunteer effort or to help refresh specific aspects about the reporting system.

This is a form to be used by those without Internet access. The form is used to report both Continuing Education hours and Volunteer Service hours, along with the impact statement and people contacted.

Brief explanation of all the Volunteer Activities listed in the pull-down menu for reporting LMG volunteer service hours.

The form must be completed by all Master Gardeners so their information can be entered into the Reporting System.

A group from STPMG undertake in-depth study of home vegetable gardening.

Order form for parish Louisiana Master Gardener (LMG) program fee.

The Tri-Parish Master Gardeners (TPMG) is comprised of avid gardeners from Iberville, Point Coupee and West Baton Rouge Parishes who share gardening tips and learn through continuing education and experiences.

The Northwest Louisiana Master Gardeners (NWLAMG) present their 2011 Community Grant Program.

Forms available to Piney Hills Louisiana Master Gardeners

The Jonquil Jubilee is an annual spring event in Gibsland, La. Louisiana Master Gardeners help visitors identify plants at the various gardens as well as share gardening tips from planting to caring for tools.

From designing to watering, the Tri-Parish Master Gardeners have landscaped ten Habitat for Humanity Homes in Iberville and West Baton Rouge Parishes.

From making turf grass and planting herbs to making rain sticks and painting with soil, Iberville Parish 4-H’ers learned different aspects of gardening at the “Sow It, Grow It” workshop in Plaquemine.

Group photo of Piney Hills Louisiana Master Gardeners

These are the forms used by La-Terre Master Gardeners.

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.

La-Terre Master Gardeners have teamed up to help J.S. Aucoin Elementary School in Amelia with the Junior Master Gardener Program.

LMG Extension Volunteer Program in EBR Parish graduates 23 participants

Quarterly home gardening newsletter produced by Louisiana Master Gardener volunteers in East Baton Rouge Parish. Topics include Renovating the Summer Landscape, Oregeno Herb, Moon Names, Native Trees, Gall Decorating Tips, Colorful Flower Combinations, Fall Pruning, Hummingbirds, Stuffed Vegetable Receipes, Fall Vegetable Planting.

Growing a school garden can be an exciting, but challenging, initiative. School gardens have many benefits. The first and most obvious is that the students learn about agriculture. They learn where their food comes from. Teamwork, social skills, healthy food alternatives, literature, math, science, art and physical education can all be taught in the garden area. (PDF Format Only)

This FNP manual contains simple gardening concepts and lesson plans for basic home vegetable gardening.

It might feel like a big step to start a school garden, but there are numerous ways to keep the work manageable.

TWILA TV's AJ Sabine visits a school where kids are planting gardens and teachers use them that for education. What's different about this story is that it's happening in Pointe Coupee Parish. Why is that significant? Well, Louisiana has the worst nutrition in the country. Pointe Coupee Parish has the worst nutrition in the state. Get the picture now? Good.