Have you ever wanted to learn how to start a garden at home? Join our FREE virtual Greauxing at Home program, led by experts, to help you feel confident growing, cooking, and preserving your own fruits and vegetables.

For more information, call Amanda Gibson at 985-446-1316 or email agibson@agcenter.lsu.edu.

Register by clicking here to reserve your spot at the next program!

The Series Includes:

Get it Greauxing

Who: Cheryl Skinner with St. Francis Vegetable Garden

Learn the basics of backyard gardening including finding the right type of garden for your needs, where to place your garden to increase your success, choosing the right fertilizer, and different types of soil.

Digging In

Who: Cheryl Skinner with St. Francis Vegetable Garden

A hands-on discussion on the different types of bugs found in a garden and how to identify and get rid of the ones that will damage your plants. Participants will also learn how to identify when plants are ready for harvesting.

Greauxing Healthy Habits

Who: Amanda Gibson, RD, LDN with LSU AgCenter

An interactive presentation on the benefits of consuming fruits and vegetables, how much you need to eat per day, and healthy cooking methods for your produce.

Preserving the Harvest

Who: Becky Gautreaux, MA, RD, LDN with LSU AgCenter

An informational presentation on how to preserve the bountiful produce harvested from your garden by freezing and canning.