Learn how to garden in harmony with nature by practicing environmentally friendly and sustainable gardening techniques appropriate for our New Orleans climate. Join local horticultural experts for a full day of presentations and a panel discussion on this increasingly popular trend in home gardening.
Saturday, August 9, 2008
9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
East Bank Regional Library - Napoleon Room
4747 W. Napoleon Avenue
Metairie, LA 70001
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Environmentally Responsible Landscaping, Dan Gill, LSU AgCenter
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Backyard Composting and Soil Health, Grant Estrade, Laughing Buddha Nursery
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Organic Pest Management, Ann Baker, New Orleans Food and Farm Network
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Organic Weed Control, Ron Strahan, LSU AgCenter
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Urban Storm Water Management, John Cassidy, Cassidy Outdoor Services
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Sustainable Lawn Care, Bobby Fletcher, LSU AgCenter
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Organic Vegetable Gardening, Owusu Bandele, Southern University AgCenter
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Sustainable Rose Culture, Peggy Martin, New Orleans rosarian
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Panel Discussion moderated by Beth Perkins, Banting’s Nursery
Your $10.00 admission also includes a box lunch and free publications from the LSU AgCenter. Pre-registration is required by Monday, August 4, 2008. Please mail your check payable to “MGGNO” and your completed registration form to: MGGNO Symposium, P. O. Box 168, Barataria, LA, 70036. See link below for registration form.
For additional information, please call 504-838-1170 or e-mail mggno@agcenter.lsu.edu.
Registration deadline for this event has been extended to Monday, August 4, 2008.