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| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| Junior Master Gardener Program Find out how you can implement a Junior Master Gardener program in Louisiana. |
| Inside/Out Garden - A garden project for Sugarland Elementary The Inside/Out Garden project at Sugarland Elementary School provides a unique opportunity for over 300 children in grades K to 6 to discover the joy of gardening and gain an understanding of the source and nutritional value of food. |
| Trails & Trellises The date of the 5th Annual Trails & Trellises Garden Tour presented by the Piney Hills Louisiana Master Gardeners has been set for May 15, 2010. |
| LMG 2010 Conference Schedule Louisiana Master Gardener State Conference Schedule, April 29-May 1, 2010 |
| LMG10 Registration Registration for the Louisiana Master Gardener 2010 State Conference is open to Louisiana Master Gardeners and one guest through April 9, 2010. |
| Can You Dig It? Can You Dig It? is the newsletter of the Piney Hills Louisiana Master Gardeners. Master Gardener Kathy Love, the editor of this publication, seeks submissions of articles, recipes and other information of interest to our organization and the gardening public. |
| Jonquil Jubilee 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. |
| Gardener's Gazette Information on upcoming events, programs, workshops and classes for Louisiana Master Gardeners in Lafayette Parish and also for the general public that may be interested in becoming a Master Gardener. |
| Who Are the Piney Hills Louisiana Master Gardeners? Master Gardeners are people just like you and me who love gardening and have a desire to share with others. The Piney Hills 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. |
| 2009 Annual Report Listing by program, the number of contacts and volunteer hours contributed during 2009. |
| World of Gardening Lecture Series 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. |
| 2007 LMG Volunteer Report by Parish Report displays volunteer information as reported by parish programs. |
| La-Terre Master Gardeners Calendar of Events The following dates are important for La-Terre Master Gardeners. |
| The Home Gardener -- Winter 2009 Quarterly home gardening newsletter produced by Louisiana Master Gardener Volunteers in East Baton Rouge Parish. Topics include Decorating a Christmas Tree, book review, plant quiz, gift ideas, Foxglove, Leafy Winter Greens recipes, Chives. |
| Basic Gardening Series--Jan & Feb 2010 The Louisiana Master Gardeners’ 4-week Basic Gardening Series will be held at the Bluebonnet Regional Branch Library from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday evenings beginning January 21, 2010. The educational presentations provide research-based information targeted toward beginning and intermediate gardeners and homeowners. Mark your calendar and invite your friends and neighbors. All four programs are free and open to the public. |
| Buds & Blooms Buds & Blooms provides educational seminars for the gardening public. |
| Winter Symposium: Youth & Community Gardening 101 Learn how to share the gift of gardening with children and your community. Join LSU AgCenter horticulture experts for a morning of learning about this popular trend in youth and community gardening. |
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| Master Gardener Forms These are the forms used by La-Terre Master Gardeners. |
| Program Expectations After completing the course, Master Gardeners are required to volunteer at least 40 hours of service in the parish Extension office or in the community. The volunteer activities are coordinated through the parish Extension office. |
| Volunteer Responsibilities Defines Louisiana Master Gardener volunteer responsibilities. |
| Volunteer Activities As a Master Gardener, you have volunteered to do work related to horticulture for your local Extension office. A list of suggestions is included. |
| The Paycheck As you know, volunteers are not paid with money, but we hope that the gratitude of your fellow paid workers in the Extension office and the district and state staff will help you feel that your work is appreciated. |
| 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. The conference is open to all Louisiana Master Gardeners and their guests. |
| LMG2010 Regional Attractions North Central Louisiana and Northeast Louisiana attractions. |
| LMG2010 Conference Accomodations/Lodging Louisiana Master Gardener Conference 2010 Accomodations/Lodging |
| 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. |
| 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... |
| 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. |
| EBRP 2010 LMG Class Application Application for the 2010 Louisiana Master Gardener Extension Volunteer Program class conducted for East Baton Rouge Parish. |
| Louisiana Master Gardener online hour reporting help Step by step instructions on how to set up and report volunteer hours, contacts, and program impacts. |
| N.O. students get their hands dirty while learning (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. |
| Pioneer Heritage Center The Pioneer Heritage Center is a living museum located on the campus of LSU Shreveport. |
| Third Annual Fall Heirloom Bulb Sale The Third Annual Fall Heirloom Bulb Sale presented by the Northwest Louisiana Master Gardeners |
| The Home Gardener--Fall 2009 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. |
| LMG09 Conference Photos Pictures taken at the 2009 Louisiana Master Gardeners' State Conference, held in New Orleans May 21-24. |
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| LMG Conference Photos II Pictures taken at the 2009 Louisiana Master Gardener State Conference held in New Orleans May 21-24. |
| Fall & Winter Vegetable Gardening Workshop This half day workshop will feature presentations by Dan Gill, Don Ferrin, Nick Usner, and table clinics with the St. Tammany Parish Master Gardeners. |
| Vegetable Field Day The La-Terre Master Gardeners hosted their annual Vegetable Field Day on Saturday, June 20, 2009. |
| Frequently Asked Questions 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. |
| Simple Vegetable Gardening This FNP manual contains simple gardening concepts and lesson plans for basic home vegetable gardening. |
| Officers & Board Members of the N/W LA Master Gardeners Listing of current officers & board members of the NWLAMG |
| Annual Spring Plant Sale The Northwest Louisiana Master Gardeners hold their annual spring plant sale every April on the grounds of the Randle T. Moore Center in Shreveport. |
| Louisiana State Exhibit Museum Northwest Louisiana Master Gardeners help plant and maintain the gardens surrounding the Louisiana State Exhibit Museum. |
| How To Write An Impact Statement Helpful information for writing an impact statement when reporting your LMG volunteer service hours. |
| Volunteer Hours Report Form 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. |
| Explanations for LMG Volunteer Activities Brief explanation of all the Volunteer Activities listed in the pull-down menu for reporting LMG volunteer service hours. |
| Registration Form For Those Without Internet Access The form must be completed by all Master Gardeners so their information can be entered into the Reporting System. |
| Germantown Colony and Museum Piney Hills Louisiana Master Gardeners plan to add plantings to enhance this old historic site. |
| Bistineau State Park Louisiana Master Gardeners have prepared perennial beds in front of the office at the park and at the entrance to the park. |
| 4-H Projects Piney Hills Louisiana Master Gardeners help with a variety of 4-H projects. |
| Habitat for Humanity Landscaping The La-Terre Master Gardeners assist Habitat for Humanity by landscaping the homes built locally. |
| Order Form for Parish LMG Program Fee Order form for state Louisiana Master Gardener program fee. |
| Master Gardeners Help Make Louisiana Beautiful 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 Home Gardener - Summer 2009 Edition Quarterly home gardening newsletter produced by Louisiana Master Gardener Volunteers in East Baton Rouge Parish. Topics include hummingbirds, watermelons, pruning, moon names, gardening books and camellias. |
| Steps to Creating a Successful School Garden It might feel like a big step to start a school garden, but there are numerous ways to keep the work manageable. |
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| Garden Funding Sources Funding opportunities for school and community gardens. |
| Forms Forms available to Piney Hills Louisiana Master Gardeners |
| Louisiana Master Gardener Videos 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. |
| Pointe Coupee Parish garden helps improve youth nutrition 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. |
| Master Gardener Activities La-Terre Master Gardeners are active in many projects and activities. |
| LSU AgCenter Master Gardener Group Shows Off New Garden In Shreveport The Northwest Louisiana Master Gardener Association has completed the first phase of a project to enhance the gardens at the Randle T. Moore Center, a majestic home built in the 1920s and now a senior citizens center. And they showed off their work at an open house on May 9. |
| 2008 LMG Volunteer Report by Program Volunteer impact as reported by LMG chapter volunteers. |
| Order Form for Extra LMG Name Badges Order form for EXTRA Louisiana Master Gardener name badges -- to be submitted directly by parish Extension office. |
| Horticulture Online Publication Links The following link will direct you to online horticulture publications. |
| LSU Horticulture Online Publication Links This is a listing of links to currently offered LSU AgCenter horticultural and related online publications. Last updated April 23, 2008 |
| Application Apply for the Louisiana Master Gardener training program in Greater New Orleans. You must be a resident of Jefferson, Orleans, Plaquemines or St. Bernard parish. |
| Garden Gossip April 2009 April and May Tangipahoa Master Gardener events. |
| Garden Gossip March 2009 activities of Tangipahoa Master Gardeners |
| Randle T. Moore Center Grounds Development 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). |
| LMG09 Conference News For the leatest news on the Louisiana Master Gardener 2009 State Conference being held in New Orleans on May 21-24, please browse this page. |
| LMG Features General gardening tips, reminders and information on how to become a Louisiana Master Gardener Extension Volunteer is provided. |
| Public Gardens in Louisiana Listing of public gardens in Louisiana |
| FAQs Frequently Asked Questions about the LA Master Gardener training program in greater New Orleans |
| New Orleans Spring Garden Show 2009 The annual Spring Garden Show will take place April 4th-5th at the New Orleans Botanical Garden in City Park. |
| Class Schedule 2009 Training for the Louisiana Master Gardener program in the Greater New Orleans area will be held June 15 - August 6, 2009. |
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| The Home Gardener - Spring 2009 edition 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. |
| La-Terre Master Gardeners Nine classes have graduated from the La-Terre Master Gardener program. |
| Plant Societies in Louisiana This is a list of plant societies and garden-related groups in Louisiana. |
| The Garden Scoop The Garden Scoop is a seasonal newsletter produced by the La-Terre Master Gardener program. |
| School Gardens: Add Gardens to Your School Curriculum 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. |
| La-Terre Master Gardeners Association The La-Terre Master Gardeners Association is a volunteer organization under the direction of the LSU AgCenter and our local Cooperative Extension Service. |
| 2006 Volunteer Report by 21 Parish Programs Report displays volunteer information as reported by 21 parish programs. |
| List of Names for LMG Name Badge Order 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. |
| LMG Certificate Order Form Use this form when ordering LMG certificates for a graduating class. |
| LMG Telephone Log Record Use this form to record telephone calls received by LMG extension volunteers. |
| 2006 Annual Report Statewide report with individual parish LMG program highlights. |
| 2005 Annual Report This report describes the statewide impact of the Louisiana Master Gardener™ Extension Volunteer Program. Highlights are listed for selected parishes. |
| Cold Protection Tips in the Landscape Learn how to protect your plants when a freeze threatens and review a list of the cold-tolerant plants commonly grown in Louisiana. |
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