Each year Louisiana Master Gardener volunteers complement and strengthen the LSU AgCenter's mission in the area of consumer horticulture to meet the local needs of their communities. The LMG Annual Reports listed below describe the statewide impact of the Louisiana Master Gardener Program. Highlights are listed for select parishes and programs.
Contact your local LMG coordinator.
Louisiana has an estimated 618,000 home gardens with a projected annual value of more than $377.6 million (2022 Louisiana Summary).
Louisiana has an estimated 625,300 home gardens with a projected annual value of more than $342.7 million (2020 Louisiana Summary).
Louisiana has an estimated 625,800 home gardens with a projected annual value of more than $334.8 million (2019 Louisiana Summary).
Louisiana has an estimated 625,800 home gardens with a projected annual value of more than $334.8 million (2019 Louisiana Summary).
Louisiana has an estimated 627,300 home gardens with a projected annual value of more than $327 million (2018 Louisiana Summary).
Louisiana has an estimated 627,300 home gardens with a projected annual value of more than $522 million.
Louisiana has an estimated 633,519 home gardens with a projected annual value of more than $512 million.
The Louisiana Master Gardener program was started in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, in 1994.
There are 27 Louisiana Master Gardener volunteer training programs encompassing 58 of 64 parishes and representing 96% of Louisiana’s population centers.