Upcoming Events for Louisiana

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February 25
Many

Down and Dirty Garden Seminar
Cypress Bend Golf Resort and Conference Center on Toledo Bend Lake

Registration begins at 9 a.m. and programs begin at 10 a.m.

Speakers include Allen Owings of the LSU AgCenter speaking on “The Best Plants for Coloring your Landscape,” Jean McWeeney of The Natural Garden Coach and Louisiana Gardener magazine speaking on “Gardening for Wildlife” and Janie Shelton of Shelton’s Greenhouse speaking on the construction of hanging baskets with “Fillers, Spillers and Thrillers.”

There will be a silent auction and plant sale. Refreshments will be served so come early and shop. Tickets are $30 in advance and seating is limited. Tickets can be purchased from any Sabine Master Gardener or you may call Maribeth Lewing at 318-315-1963 or 318-256-2188 or via email at maribeth1906@live.com. You may also call the LSU AgCenter at 318-256-3406.

February 25
New Orleans

Plants Gone Wild!!
New Orleans Botanical Garden in City Park (Garden Study Center)

Sometimes we inherit plant problems when we buy a house or just simply didn’t know when and how to prune some of the shrubs that are just out of control, acting like it’s Mardi Gras all year round! We are going to talk about “rule of thumb” techniques in renovating multi-stemmed plants and hedges along with proper timing in pruning flowering shrubs. Comfortable shoes and outdoor attire is needed for this class. (Disclaimer: When the job is too big always call a certified Arborist or certified Landscape Contractor. Some pruning jobs can be very dangerous and could cause permanent damage to you, your house or woody plant.) Susan Capley is the Education Director at the New Orleans Botanical Garden. She has been in the horticulture field for 25 years and has worked in organic vegetable production, residential landscaping to Grounds Manager (Horticulturist) at the University of Kentucky Arboretum. Susan has a BS degree in Plant and Soil Science from the University of Kentucky. 10-11:30 a.m., $10. Call Susan Capley to register: 504-483-9473.

March 2-4
New Orleans

New Orleans Home & Garden Show
Superdome

Friday 12-8 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. – 8 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Adults: $9, Military: $5 With I.D., Children under 12 free. Visit www.neworleanshomeshows.com/homeandgardenshow for more information.

March 3
New Orleans

Louisiana Wildflowers and Grasses
New Orleans Botanical Garden

Marc Pastorek, landscape designer and owner with his wife Candi of Pastorek Habitats, LLC, will discuss collecting and storing seed and some methods of propagating native wildflowers and grasses of Louisiana. He will touch on the requirements of specific species and will focus on those species that are hardest to grow. Feel free to bring questions about plants you may be interested in growing in your garden. 11 a.m. – 12 p.m., $10. To register, email scapley@nocp.org or call 504-483-9473.

March 3
St. Martinville


Free seminar on Easy Care Antique Roses
Antique Rose Gardens
5716 Main Hwy, St. Martinville LA (on Hwy. 31 one mile south of Parks, LA)
10am - 11am

Given by Susan and Chuck Gautreaux at Antique Rose Gardens.

Free one-hour seminars on easy care antique roses will be held March 3 from 10am -11am at Antique Rose Gardens in St. Martinville. Planting, pruning and landscaping with antique roses will also be discussed. For information, call 337-394-8877.

March 5
Baton Rouge

Going Wild with Natives (Native Plants)
Burden Conference Center

Reflections In The Garden First Mondays talk by Rick Webb. Noon-1 p.m., Admission: $10 (free for BHS members). Bring a lunch, drinks provided. 4560 Essen Lane, 225-763-3990, www.burdenhorticulturesociety.com.

March 10 
New Orleans

Bromeliad Mounting Class
New Orleans Botanical Garden

Come to the New Orleans Botanical Garden to learn how to mount bromeliads! This is a hands-on workshop led by Art Boe, a bromeliad expert. Art’s specialty is epiphytically grown bromeliads, and his mounting techniques have been copied by many. All materials are included in the price and there will be a bromeliad sale after the workshop. Class limit is 25. Included in the price: One plant per person (Neoregelia, Aechmea or Vriesea), Cypress pre-cut, instructional handout, mounting wire, sack per plant, Tillandsia usneoides (Spanish moss), pliers (for use only), hook for back of mounting. 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., $40. To register, call 504-483-9473.

March 16-17
Covington

Northshore Spring Garden Day
Contact Rusty Batty at RBatty@agcenter.lsu.edu or 985-875-2635 for more information.

March 23-24
Lake Charles

Southwest Louisiana Garden Festival
Burton Coliseum

Louisiana’s premier garden show and plant sale – plants, garden products and accessories, exhibits and sales throughout the show. District garden club flower show; plant health clinic to answer all your garden questions! Garden talks with select speakers. Friday and Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission $2, Children 12 and under free. Proceeds benefit the Calcasieu Parish 4-H Youth Program. 7001 Gulf Highway. Visit www.gardenfest.org for more information or call 337-475-8812.

March 24-25
Baton Rouge

Baton Rouge Spring Garden Show
John M. Parker Agricultural Coliseum (Highland Road, LSU Campus)

Call 225-219-7318 for more information.

March 31
Natchitoches

Sixth Annual Garden Symposium
Natchitoches Events Center

Natchitoches Parish Master Gardeners present their Sixth Annual Garden Symposium. Admission is $30. To pre-register, mail check to Ruth Anderson, P. O. Box 1358, Natchitoches, La. 71457. For more info, call 318-354-2102 or call Marilyn Laramy at 318-581-2273, or you email Ruth Anderson at randm1959@suddenlink.net.

March 31
New Orleans

Basic Beekeeping
Garden Study Center
New Orleans Botanical Garden in City Park

Are you interested in making your own honey, candle wax or just providing honeybees to pollinate your fruits and flowers? Russell Harris will explain what is needed to start your own hive. Come join us for this fascinating subject of honeybees. Russell is our New Orleans Parish Associate Extension Agent with the LSU AgCenter. 10-11:30 a.m., $10. To register, call 504-483-9473.

April 2
Baton Rouge

Growing Flavor and Food for Your Kitchen
Burden Conference Center

Reflections In The Garden First Mondays talk by Peggy Cox. Noon-1 p.m., Admission: $10 (free for BHS members). Bring a lunch, drinks provided. 4560 Essen Lane, 225-763-3990, www.burdenhorticulturesociety.com.

April 14-15
New Orleans
 

 

New Orleans Spring Show
City Park Botanical Gardens

Call 504-736-6519 for more information.
 

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