(Video) The Burden Center is home to the All-America rose garden, nature trails and a conference center. Much of the research focuses on ornamental plants, turfgrasses, and fruits and vegetables. A research goal is to find out what plants can perform best under the hot, humid conditions of Louisiana. Visitors to the station see the results of award-winning research and relax among beautiful roses, azaleas and camellias and wander the trails that meander through the wooded grounds.

The 440-acre area now referred to as the Burden Center, originally Windrush Plantation, was owned by the Burden family from the mid 1800s until the final segment was donated to LSU in the early 1990s.

This describes the terms and conditions associated with renting these facilities. Information is given about the facilities and associated amenities and capacities. Details on how to make a reservation and schedule events are given. A reservation form also is provided.

This report provides information on future plans, program significance, industry facts, and research highlights for the Burden Center.

Burden Master Plan

The All-America Selection Display Garden is planted with finalists from the All-America Selection list as well as plants suited to the Gulf South's climate.

The LSU AgCenter’s Burden Center is located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana on Essen Lane at I-10. Driving east on I-10 towards New Orleans: Exit #160 (Essen Lane); bear right onto Essen Lane; at the first traffic signal turn right to enter the grounds of the LSU Burden Center. Driving west on I-10 towards Baton Rouge: Exit #160 (Essen Lane); turn left onto Essen Lane at the traffic signal; go under the interstate overpass; at the second traffic signal turn right to enter the grounds of the LSU Bu

(Video) The Orangerie enhances Windrush Gardens and the internationally recognized Rural Life Museum, and it serves as a gathering place for those who share Steele Burden's love of art, history, the outdoors and Baton Rouge. An orangerie is a unique structure, part conservatory and part interpretive in construction.They were originally designed to house or protect citrus trees during cold weather, hence the name.

Provides information on the Louisiana native dwarf palm, Sabal minor, which has intriguing foliage.

The LSU AgCenter has been actively involved in evaluating ornamental sweet potatoes for landscape performance.

The ginger garden at Burden Center is designed to evaluate and showcase those gingers that have promising landscape attributes.

Complementing Steele Burden’s original plantings, the AgCenter acquired 489 identified camellia varieties from the private collection of Violet & Hank Stone in 2002.

The LSU AgCenter’s Burden Center is located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana on Essen Lane at I-10. Driving east on I-10 towards New Orleans: Exit #160 (Essen Lane); bear right onto Essen Lane; at the first traffic signal turn right to enter the grounds of the LSU Burden Center. Driving west on I-10 towards Baton Rouge: Exit #160 (Essen Lane); turn left onto Essen Lane at the traffic signal; go under the interstate overpass; at the second traffic signal turn right to enter the grounds of the LSU Bu

Following Steele Burden's death June 9, 1995, a memorial to his significant contributions to the community was constructed on the grounds of the Burden Research Plantation in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

Ione E. Burden Conference Center facility use charges include the use of lobby and/or foyer space, conference room (maximum 120 person capacity, tables and chairs provided), parking lot, kitchen and outdoor cooking space/areas. Separate fees are charged for audio-visual equipment.

The history of Steele Burden's creation and development of Windrush Gardens at Burden Center including plant content and his landscape designs.

The Burden Horticulture Society (BHS) is an organization of people interested in participating in and supporting LSU AgCenter’s Burden Center. The purpose of BHS is education, fundraising, and assisting in the promotion and development of Burden Center.

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.

Posting of links to key Horticulture Publications.

List of varieties in the All America Rose Selection Display Garden at Burden. List also serves as a map dipicting the location of each variety in the garden.

(Distributed 11/18/08)The LSU AgCenter’s 2008 Poinsettia Open House is set for Dec. 5 from 8 a.m. to noon at the Burden Center in Baton Rouge. This event, which is being held for the 14th time, provides poinsettia growers and the public with an opportunity to view some of the latest poinsettia varieties.

(Distributed January 2004) The New Year ushers in new rose varieties and winners of the All-America Rose Selection, according to LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dr. Allen Owings.