LMG2010 Conference Overview
The annual state conference for the Louisiana Master Gardeners will be held in West Monroe from April 29-May 1, 2010, at the West Monroe Convention Center. Every adventure “Through the Garden Gate” offers new experiences that sustain the desires for more knowledge and stimulation from the world of gardening. The 2010 conference will address a wide array of interests, leaving everyone excited about continuing their journey “Through the Garden Gate.”
The conference is sponsored by the Northeast Louisiana and North Central Louisiana Master Gardener associations.
Our panel of instructors and speakers will include national, regional and local specialists on topics ranging from companion plantings, plant propagation, urban wildlife, native plants, hands-on projects, gardening history, wine making and much more. The conference will consist of five breakout sessions, each consisting of four classroom educational programs and one hands-on demonstration. Complementing the sessions will be our keynote speakers: Joe Lamp’l, host of two national television shows: GardenSMART on PBS and DIY Network’s Fresh from the Garden; Dan Gill, LSU AgCenter horticulturist, author and media personality; Jenny Rose Carey, director of the Landscape Arboretum on the Temple University Ambler Campus and adjunct professor in the Department of Landscape Architecture and Horticulture;
The conference will also offer educational displays, garden products and plant vendors, two socials, a silent auction, Master Gardener store and an opportunity to visit the Biedenharn Museum and Gardens and the Biedenharn Coca-Cola Museum. The ELsong garden is referred to as “Best Garden You’ve Never Heard of” by Southern Living, July 2009. Visit the Web sites www.bmuseum.org and www.biedenharncoca-colamuseum.com for a preview.
The conference is open to all Louisiana Master Gardeners and their guests. Early Registration fee for the conference is $110. After March 31, 2010, the fee is $150. Conference registration includes all educational programs, conference meals (excluding breakfast at motels), hospitality refreshments, vendor/exhibit area and socials (Thursday, Welcoming/Exhibitor and Friday, Kiroli Park Fish Fry and Entertainment).
To register and learn more about LMG2010, please explore our Web site.
- Conference Schedule
- Accommodations/Lodging
- Regional Attractions
- Registration
- Activities
- Speakers
Please contact Steven Hotard at 318-323-2251 or e-mail if you have additional questions.