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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

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

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.

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Website Links

LSU AgCenter website with video recording of selected EBR Parish LMG 2009 classes.

2009 LMG Class Graduates

LMG Extension Volunteer Program in EBR Parish graduates 23 participants

Commitment Letter for LMG Class & Extension Volunteer Program

Commitment Letter for LMG Class & Extension Volunteer Program addresses specific topics directly pertaining to the Volunteer's role and that of the LSU Agcenter's role.

LMG Program in EBR Parish: Background Information

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

EBRP 2010 LMG Class Application

Application for the 2010 Louisiana Master Gardener Extension Volunteer Program class conducted for East Baton Rouge Parish.

N.O. students get their hands dirty while learning

Vegetable garden at Warren Easton High School in New Orleans

(Distributed 10/16/09) Students at Warren Easton High School in New Orleans along with 10 other schools around the state really know what it means to get down and dirty, thanks to a $25,000 grant secured by the LSU AgCenter’s 4-H Youth Development office.

Projects

List of ongoing Piney Hills Louisiana Master Gardener projects

Louisiana 4-H Seeds of Service School Gardening Grant

“To grow kids by igniting a passion for learning, success and service through a unique gardening education.” Louisiana 4-H Seeds for Service School Garden Program is an interdisciplinary approach designed to educate youth while they serve serving their community. To find out more...

Pioneer Heritage Center