Twelve Graduate from LSU AgCenter’s Louisiana Master Gardener Course in Tangipahoa Parish

(News release for December 21, 2024; edited)

Twelve individuals recently completed the LSU AgCenter’s Louisiana Master Gardener (LMG) course in Tangipahoa Parish and have advanced from LMG Trainees to LMG Apprentices. Graduates were recognized at the Tangipahoa Parish Master Gardener Association meeting on December 12. Graduates are Sandra Anthony, Janice Burch, Carol Burris, Judith Gambino, Virginia Hawkins, Nancy Hill, Donna Hodges, Joshua Joseph, Heather Miller, Jane Patterson, Raffy Rigney, and Joan Skinner.

Louisiana Master Gardeners help the Louisiana Cooperative Extension Service provide research-based horticultural education. Participation in the program begins with 40 or more hours of training. Topics covered during training include botany, plant propagation, soil science and fertilizers, vegetables, fruits and nuts, ornamental plants, lawns, plant diseases, insects, weeds, and pesticides. After successful completion of the coursework and an end-of-course exam, participants become LMG Apprentices and have one year to complete at least 40 hours of volunteer service. Following fulfillment of the volunteer service requirement, LMG Apprentices become Certified Louisiana Master Gardeners.

People who are interested in learning more about gardening and lawn care and desire to serve the public by helping provide education in these areas are invited to apply to be part of a future Louisiana Master Gardener course for Tangipahoa Parish residents. Click here for more information and the application for future classes. Please contact Horticulture Agent Dr. Mary Helen Ferguson if you have questions.

The LSU AgCenter and LSU provide equal opportunities in programs and employment.

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Twelve individuals recently completed the Louisiana Master Gardener course in Tangipahoa Parish. In photo (L to R): Judy Gambino, Josh Joseph, Jane Patterson, Raffy Rigney, Joan Skinner, Donna Hodges, Sandra Anthony, Janice Burch, Virginia Hawkins, Horticulture Agent Mary Helen Ferguson, Nancy Hill, and Carol Burris. Not pictured: Heather Miller. (Photo by Michele Leagans.)

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