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.

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

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.

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

The information on this page lists the current projects of the Lafayette Parish Master Gardener Association Projects.

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.

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.

Information about Le Tour des Jardins 2012.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

The LMG 2012 State Conference will be hosted by the Southwest Louisiana Master Gardeners. It will be held at L'auberge du lac Casino Resort in Lake Charles, La., on Oct 24-26, 2012.

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).

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

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.

MGGNO Louisiana Master Gardener Training for Jefferson, Orleans, Plaquemines and St. Bernard parishes August 2-Sept. 22, 2011.

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.

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

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

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.

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

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.

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.

The Lafayette Master Gardener class consists of an intensive course of study in basic and applied horticulture. The classes are taught by Louisiana Cooperative Extension Service (LCES) agents, university professors and professors emeritus.

320 Louisiana Master Gardeners attending an “Appreciation Day” at the LSU AgCenter’s Hammond Research Station on Friday, May 13 were provided an opportunity to vote for their two “favorite” plants in the sun garden plant trial evaluation area at the station.

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.

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

Minutes from the April 13, 2011, meeting of the River Region Louisiana Master Gardeners.

This program that taught young children how important vegetables are in one's diet included planting vegetables that were later eaten.

A series of articles used to chronical the planting and harvesting of a cash-crop garden on the ground of the West Baton Rouge Museum.

Minutes from the January 12, 2011, meeting of the River Region 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.

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

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.

Quarterly home gardening newsletter produced by Louisiana Master Gardener Volunteers in East Baton Rouge Parish. Topics include asparagus, edible wild plants, hazardous trees, heart rot, morning glory vine, moonvine, rosemary, vegetable nutrition, camellias, moon phases, butterflies, hummingbirds, and bromeliads.

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.

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.

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

Use this form to type Louisiana Master Gardener (LMG) names when ordering name badges. If this order is for an LMG class, e-mail the list to Amy Blanchard (ablanchard@agcenter.lsu.edu). If this order is for extra LMG name badges, complete the Paw Prints Order Form and submit directly from the parish to Paw Prints. Please copy the name list and e-mail to Amy Blanchard so when badges are delivered to J.C. Miller Hall, she (225-578-2222) will mail them to your parish office.

Use this form to record telephone calls received by LMG extension volunteers.

General gardening tips, reminders and information on how to become a Louisiana Master Gardener Extension Volunteer is provided.