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4560 Essen Lane · Baton Rouge, LA · 70808
Phone: (225) 763-3990 · Fax: (225) 763-3993

 

Burden Center: Baton Rouge Jewel Dedicated to Horticulture Research
Burden Research Station Brochure

Burden Center: Baton Rouge Jewel Dedicated to Horticulture Research. Topics include: horticulture and turf reasearch, annual and perennial plant trial gardens, Windrush Gardens, the Camellia Gardens, All-American Rose Garden, Steele Burden Memorial Orangerie, Ione Burden Conference Center.

About Us
Photo of White Rose

About Us 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.

Horticulture Hints Newsletter
Horticulture Hints

A quarterly newsletter from the Horticulture Division of the LSU AgCenter's School of Plant, Environmental and Soil Sciences.

Ione E. Burden Conference Center Policy Use Statement & Reservation Form
Ione E. Burden Conference Center
This describes the terms and conditions associated with renting these facilities. Information is given about the facilities and associated ammenities and capacities. Details on how to make a reservation and schedule events are given. The fee structure is stated and explained. A reservation form also is provided.
The Home Gardener -- Winter 2009
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.
Landscape, horticulture professionals hear about latest research
(Distributed 10/15/09) More than 100 commercial turf and landscape professionals from across Louisiana heard about the latest research with ornamental plants and turfgrass at an LSU AgCenter field day Oct. 15.
The Home Gardener -- Fall 2009
The Home Gardener Fall 2009, October and November
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.
Landscape roses offer low-maintenance flowers
Rose Research
(TV News 05/18/09) Roses shine in the home landscape, and busy gardeners have more choices when planting roses – from high-maintenance traditional roses to easy-care shrub roses. (Runtime: 1 minute, 37 seconds)
LSU AgCenter garden receives national maintenance award
(Radio News 05/18/09) More than 1,500 plants grace the All-America Rose Selections garden at the LSU AgCenter’s Burden Research Station in Baton Rouge. And AgCenter horticulturist reports the garden recently won an Outstanding Rose Garden Maintenance Award from All-America Rose Selections. (Runtime: 60 seconds)
Landcape roses popular with home gardeners
(Radio News 05/18/09) Roses are enjoying a renewed popularity among gardeners, and low-maintenance shrub roses are a big reason for the increased interest, says LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dr. Allen Owings. (Runtime: 60 seconds)
Take time to 'Knock Out' faded roses
Roses
(Video 05/11/09) Knock Out roses look beautiful in landscapes this time of year. But they can grow very large, and faded flowers can cause them to lose some of their attractiveness. On this edition of Get It Growing, LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dan Gill shows you one way to help your Knock Outs remain a knockout. (Runtime: 1 minute, 48 seconds)
Ginger Garden 2009
Ginger Garden Bed Diagram
Ginger Garden 2009
Overview of BHS
The Burden Horticulture Society (BHS) is a 501 (c) 5 non-profit organization comprised of people interested in participating in and supporting LSUAgCenter’s Burden Center.