March 23, 2024 Join us for the biggest plant sale of the year! Shop from thousands of locally-grown perennials and annuals specifically selected by the East Baton Rouge Master Gardeners for success in your garden. The Spring Garden Fest raises money to support the educational activities provided by Master Gardeners and the LSU AgCenter Botanic […]
Come see us at the first ever Leonidas Neighborhood Green Infrastructure Event on March 23rd, 12-4 pm in the schoolyard of the former Johnson/Lycee School @ 1800 Monroe@ Hickory. We will be distributing FOR FREE several native flowering plant species including Louisiana Irises, Gulf Coast Penstemon, Clasping Coneflower, Tall Coreopsis, Lemon Bee Balm and perhaps […]
Tuesday, March 26 6:30 - 8 pm For some time now, the Audubon Society has been promoting the use of native plants when landscaping our home places and gardens to attract and support bird life. In this program, Jane Patterson, President of Baton Rouge Chapter of the Audubon Society, will talk about the importance of […]
We’ll caravan or share and start on the island at 8:30 AM and go to Joyce Wildlife Management Area near Ponchatoula and then to Northlake Nature Center and Fontainebleau State Park near Mandeville. Register for the field trip by emailing Patrick O’Connor, pfoconnor@cox.net or calling 504-343-1399. We need to know the approximate numbers to expect. […]
We have added a pop-up viewing at the Island Iris Nursery on Saturday, March 30 from 1-3 PM. No frills, just irises to see and a chance to talk about them. The early bloom will be ample by the end of the week. Directions: http://www.louisianairisgnois.com/images/IslandDirections.pdf
10 AM - 2 PM Iris lovers and gardening enthusiasts are invited to the Sydney and Walda Besthoff Sculpture Garden for the annual Louisiana Rainbow Iris Festival, presented by NOMA and the Greater New Orleans Iris Society. Come view the newly bloomed Louisiana irises in the lush natural surroundings of the Besthoff Sculpture Garden. Visitors […]
Spring Camp - Plants and Pollinators Monday, April 1 - Tuesday, April 2, 2024 9 am-1 pm $50 Members/ $85 Non-Members (Non-Member Rate Includes an Annual Membership) Children Ages 7-10 Young gardeners will learn about plants and pollinators and “dig” the hands-on projects related to bees, butterflies, and the blooms of Hilltop’s beautiful meadow. Interact […]
Louisiana Iris Day at Longue Vue, 7 Bamboo Rd, New Orleans, LA, 70124 4 - 7 PM, Wild Garden Informal viewing, visiting, refreshments and information sponsored by the Greater New Orleans Iris Society.
Tuesday night April 2 at 7 pm. Selecting native plants to Rewild or Wild your property by Dr. Charles Allen https://clicks.aweber.com/y/ct/?l=lo_npn&m=hvnFRO5gDIy8NBn&b=CiIHkKiurvD4rMHkQ.dfQA Meeting ID: 898 4721 8695 Passcode: p^R5HH A list of plants that will be discussed is here: List_of_plants_in_presentation
Northwest Louisiana Master Gardeners Spring Plant Sale- April 6 The event will be held at the LSU AgCenter Red River Research Station in Bossier City from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.
