The Louisiana Master Gardener Program is a volunteer development program offered by the LSU AgCenter. Master Gardener volunteers are highly trained and provide proven, research-based educational programs to Louisiana residents.

Participants in the Master Gardner class receive 40+ hours of horticulture training in topics such as: botany, plant propagation, entomology, plant pathology, weed science, soils, pesticide safety, lawn care, vegetables, fruits, herbaceous plants & more!

Upon successful completion of the training and volunteering for 40 hours, participants will become Certified Louisiana Master Gardeners.

When: Wednesdays, August 12, 2026 - November 18, 2026. There will also be an optional class completion party and Field Trip.

Course Fee: $200 (includes manual, publications, coffee, name badge and class supplies).

Where: East Feliciana Parish Extension Office, 4419 Idlewild Rd., Clinton, LA 70722

How to Apply: Apply online at this link: Feliciana Master Gardener Online Application

Deadline for Applications: Friday, June 26, 2026

Contact Jessie Hoover 225-683-3101 or JHoover@agcenter.lsu.edu with questions.

Arnold Baham, owner or Lynnberry Farms, gives Feliciana Master Gardeners a tour of his mayhaw orchard.

To help you decide if you should apply to be a Master Gardener, ask yourself these questions:

• Do I want to learn more about the culture and maintenance of many types of plants?
• Am I eager to participate in a practical and intense training program?
• Do I look forward to sharing my knowledge with people in my community?
• Do I have enough time to attend training and to complete the volunteer service?

Use our online reporting system to log, track, and report your hours of service.

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