A celebration of horticulture and all that it involves from plants, garden accessories, educational speakers and food booths. Sale booths will include: Daylilies, Hibiscus, Rare and Unusual Plants, Garden Supplies, Tools, Patio Items, Birdhouses, and more all underneath the beautiful oaks in Magdalen Square. 8:30am -3pm Location: Downtown Magdalen Square Abbeville, LA 70510 Phone: 337-652-2239
Jennifer Blanchard coordinates the medicinal plant certification program at Louisiana State University and has developed a new course focused on the native indigenous plants of Louisiana. With over two decades of experience in botanical research and environmental sciences studies, she is enthusiastic about sharing information on the propagation and use of native medicinal plants in […]
Botanist, conservationist, and taxonomist Dr. Charles Allen is regarded as one of the region’s foremost native plant educators. In this program, he will focus on foraging for wild edibles and the useful plant species native to the Gulf Coast. The event begins with a discussion of plants gathered by Dr. Allen, and the audience will be invited […]
End of Season plant sale at June Walker Memorial Greenhouse, 1046 Main Hwy, Arnaudville. Get more natives into your garden and get advice and consultation on your plans!
BOGS, BOLETES, BAYGALLS, BIRDS, BUTTERFLIES, BOTANICAL BLISS, BIG FOOT, BATES MOTEL, BIOBLITZ: The 34th Annual BBBBB June 7-9 34th annual BBB: Hope to see the snowy orchid and broad leaved Barbara’s buttons plus pitcher plant bog plants. For more information, contact Dr. Charles Allen or Susan Allen 337-328-2252 email native@camtel.net. You are invited to stay […]
Friday, June 14, 2024 & Saturday June 15 - 10:00 am to 12:00 pm (Members enter each day at 9:00 a.m.) This sale will feature native pollinator plants, including milkweed and other useful and attractive species for your yard and garden. Come browse these hard-to-find native species and enjoy this opportunity to speak with plant professionals that […]
Rosa Keller Library - quick Garden Visit, 4300 S Broad St, New Orleans, LA 70125 - Help Tammany and Liz with a super-quick early morning trim and seed collect this Thursday, June 20th as early as 7 am. We'll stay until 8:30, 9 am or so. The garden looks good, just needs some light care […]
Drinks, nibbles, native plant love, and great company at Night Out with Native Plants! Gather at the native plant trail on Big Lake for a guided tour from Tammany Baumgarten of the NPI Native Plant Initiative of Greater New Orleans and a scavenger hunt to test your knowledge and make new discoveries. Bring a date, […]
JUNE 25, 2024 AT 6:30 PM FOR A WILD ONES WESTERN GULF PLAIN PRESENTATION!! Zoom 4 is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Topic: Western Gulf Plain - Common Butterflies of Central Louisiana: Common Visitors in a Wild Yard by Christina Calcaterra Time: Jun 25, 2024 06:30 PM Central Time (US and Canada) Join […]
11855 Highland Rd, Baton Rouge, LA, United States, Louisiana 70810 At this workshop, Jennifer Blanchard will share her two decades of experience in botanical research and environmental sciences studies and her enthusiasm about propagation and the use of native medicinal plants in the landscape. Learn about the value-added benefits these plants provide to human health […]
Zoom Meeting Presentation by Marc Pastorek is a prairie restorationist, consultant, land manager and founder of Pastorek Habitats, LLC. an ecological landscape firm dedicated to producing natural grass landscapes that are high in botanical richness and diversity. Pastorek Habitats specializes in local genetics of native prairie grass and wildflower seed mixes. REGISTRATION WILL BE REQUIRED […]
How local IS local? Join the discussion on June 27 with botanist, Christina Calcaterra. Presented by Acadiana Master Naturalists Discover the role of genetic diversity in conservation and why it matters. Understand how to maintain local genetic integrity in your garden. Learn practical tips for promoting native plants in your landscape, and find the most […]
