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| [Image: LMG09 Logo]LMG09 Conference Overview The annual state conference for Louisiana Master Gardeners will be held in New Orleans on May 21-24, 2009 at the Hilton New Orleans Airport Hotel. |
| LMG09 Conference Schedule The Louisiana Master Gardener 2009 State Conference is a four-day event being held at the Hilton New Orleans Airport Hotel May 21-24. |
| History The Louisiana Master Gardener™ program was started in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, in 1994 as a means of extending the educational outreach of the LSU AgCenter, Louisiana Cooperative Extension Service. |
| Who are Louisiana Master Gardener™ Volunteers? Anyone with a willingness to learn and desire to help others can become a Louisiana Master Gardener™. Volunteers should be interested in horticulture, willing to help people, outgoing, flexible, dependable, unbiased and open-minded. Previous volunteer work and good verbal skills are desirable. |
| [Image: Louisiana Master Gardener Logo]Louisiana Master Gardener™ Program The Louisiana Master Gardener™ program is a service and educational activity offered by the LSU AgCenter. The program is designed to recruit and train volunteers to help meet the educational needs of home gardeners while providing an enjoyable and worthwhile service experience for volunteers. |
| [Image: Junior Master Gardener logo]Junior Master Gardener Program Find out how you can implement a Junior Master Gardener program in Louisiana. |
| [Image: 2007 Plant Sale on the grounds of the Randle T. Moore Center]Annual Spring Plant Sale The Northwest Louisiana Master Gardeners hold their annual spring plant sale every April on the grounds of the Randle T. Moore Center in Shreveport. |
| [Image: LMG logo]LMG Service Hours Report Please log in by providing your registered user name and password. |
| [Image: Bluegrass Festival at Germantown]Germantown Colony and Museum Piney Hills Louisiana Master Gardeners plan to add plantings to enhance this old historic site. |
| Union Elementary Teaching Garden A teaching garden is being put in at Union Elementary School in Doyline. |
| Bistineau State Park Louisiana Master Gardeners have prepared perennial beds in front of the office at the park and at the entrance to the park. |
| [Image: Registering for Buds & Blooms 2007]Buds & Blooms Buds & Blooms provides educational seminars for the gardening public. |
| 4-H Projects Piney Hills Louisiana Master Gardeners help with a variety of 4-H projects. |
| Louisiana State Exhibit Museum Northwest Louisiana Master Gardeners help plant and maintain the gardens surrounding the Louisiana State Exhibit Museum. |
| Forms Forms available to the Northwest Louisiana Master Gardeners. |
| [Image: Dan Gill]Sustainable Gardening Symposium Learn how to garden in harmony with nature by practicing environmentally friendly and sustainable gardening techniques appropriate for our New Orleans climate. |
| [Image: Habitat for Humanity landscaping]Habitat for Humanity Landscaping The La-Terre Master Gardeners assist Habitat for Humanity by landscaping the homes built locally. |
| 2009 Events for La-Terre Master Gardeners La-Terre Master Gardeners, please mark your calendars with the following dates. |
| Third Annual Fall Heirloom Bulb Sale The Third Annual Fall Heirloom Bulb Sale presented by the Northwest Louisiana Master Gardeners |
| [Image: Form page]Order Form for Parish LMG Program Fee Order form for state Louisiana Master Gardener program fee. |
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| [Image: weeds]Simple Vegetable Gardening This FNP manual contains simple gardening concepts and lesson plans for basic home vegetable gardening. |
| Master Gardeners Help Make Louisiana Beautiful The LSU AgCenter offers home gardeners opportunities to develop their skills and share their knowledge with others through participation in the Louisiana Master Gardener program. |
| The Home Gardener - Summer 2009 Edition Quarterly home gardening newsletter produced by Louisiana Master Gardener Volunteers in East Baton Rouge Parish. Topics include hummingbirds, watermelons, pruning, moon names, gardening books and camellias. |
| World of Gardening Lecture Series The Northwest Louisiana Master Gardeners present a series of lectures-World of Gardening Lecture Series- on various gardening topics. These one day events are free and open to the public although pre-registration is requested. |
| Steps to Creating a Successful School Garden It might feel like a big step to start a school garden, but there are numerous ways to keep the work manageable. |
| Garden Funding Sources Funding opportunities for school and community gardens. |
| Forms Forms available to Piney Hills Louisiana Master Gardeners |
| Louisiana Master Gardener Videos A selection of Louisiana Master Gardener videos is available on topics such as: The Home Fruit Garden, Tree Health and Tree Safety, Trees for Louisiana Landscapes, Organic Vegetable Crops and Pest management, Weed Science and Vegetables. |
| Pointe Coupee Parish garden helps improve youth nutrition TWILA TV's AJ Sabine visits a school where kids are planting gardens and teachers use them that for education. What's different about this story is that it's happening in Pointe Coupee Parish. Why is that significant? Well, Louisiana has the worst nutrition in the country. Pointe Coupee Parish has the worst nutrition in the state. Get the picture now? Good. |
| Master Gardener Activities La-Terre Master Gardeners are active in many projects and activities. |
| LSU AgCenter Master Gardener Group Shows Off New Garden In Shreveport The Northwest Louisiana Master Gardener Association has completed the first phase of a project to enhance the gardens at the Randle T. Moore Center, a majestic home built in the 1920s and now a senior citizens center. And they showed off their work at an open house on May 9. |
| Who Are the Piney Hills Louisiana Master Gardeners? Master Gardeners are people just like you and me who love gardening and have a desire to share with others. The Piney Hills Louisiana Master Gardener Program is a volunteer training program that trains people in horticulture in exchange for a return of 40 hours of volunteer service dedicated back into the program. |
| Northwest LA Master Gardener Newsletter The Seedling is the newsletter of the Northwest Louisiana Master Gardeners. Master Gardener Sara Burroughs, the editor of this bi-monthly publication, seeks submissions of articles, recipes and other information of interest to our organization and the gardening public. |
| GNO Gardener - October 2007 Plan to spend lots of time in your yard this month as the temperatures start to cool and we begin our most active gardening season in New Orleans. |
| Le Tour des Jardins 2009 Information on Le Tour des Jardins 2009 |
| 2008 LMG Volunteer Report by Program Volunteer impact as reported by LMG chapter volunteers. |
| LMG09 Sponsorship Package The Louisiana Master Gardener State Conference offers sponsorship and gift opportunities at many affordable levels. Your participation helps support the service and educational activities provided by the Louisiana Master Gardener program. |
| Order Form for Extra LMG Name Badges Order form for EXTRA Louisiana Master Gardener name badges -- to be submitted directly by parish Extension office. |
| Horticulture Online Publication Links The following link will direct you to online horticulture publications. |
| LSU Horticulture Online Publication Links This is a listing of links to currently offered LSU AgCenter horticultural and related online publications. Last updated April 23, 2008 |
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| Application Apply for the Louisiana Master Gardener training program in Greater New Orleans. You must be a resident of Jefferson, Orleans, Plaquemines or St. Bernard parish. |
| Garden Gossip April 2009 April and May Tangipahoa Master Gardener events. |
| Garden Gossip March 2009 activities of Tangipahoa Master Gardeners |
| Randle T. Moore Center Grounds Development The Randle T. Moore Center is a unique joint venture between the City of Shreveport, the LSU AgCenter and the Northwest Louisiana Master Gardeners (NWLAMG). |
| 2008 Master Gardener Graduates Master Gardener class graduates of 2008 |
| LMG09 Conference News For the leatest news on the Louisiana Master Gardener 2009 State Conference being held in New Orleans on May 21-24, please browse this page. |
| Officers & Board Members of the N/W LA Master Gardeners Listing of current officers & board members of the NWLAMG |
| Bartholomew, Mel Mel Bartholomew is the originator and author of “Square Foot Gardening.” |
| Frequently Asked Questions LMG09 To help answer your questions quickly, the Master Gardeners of Greater New Orleans have published a list of questions most commonly asked about LMG09. |
| LMG Features General gardening tips, reminders and information on how to become a Louisiana Master Gardener Extension Volunteer is provided. |
| Public Gardens in Louisiana Listing of public gardens in Louisiana |
| FAQs Frequently Asked Questions about the LA Master Gardener training program in greater New Orleans |
| New Orleans Spring Garden Show 2009 The annual Spring Garden Show will take place April 4th-5th at the New Orleans Botanical Garden in City Park. |
| Class Schedule 2009 Training for the Louisiana Master Gardener program in the Greater New Orleans area will be held June 15 - August 6, 2009. |
| LMG09 Registration Registration for the Louisiana Master Gardener 2009 State Conference is open to Louisiana Master Gardeners and their guest through May 1, 2009. |
| The Home Gardener - Spring 2009 edition Quarterly home gardening newsletter produced by Louisiana Master Gardener Volunteers in East Baton Rouge Parish. Topics include asparagus, edible wild plants, hazardous trees, heart rot, morning glory vine, moonvine, rosemary, vegetable nutrition, camellias, moon phases, butterflies, hummingbirds, and bromeliads. |
| La-Terre Master Gardeners Nine classes have graduated from the La-Terre Master Gardener program. |
| Plant Societies in Louisiana This is a list of plant societies and garden-related groups in Louisiana. |
| The Garden Scoop The Garden Scoop is a seasonal newsletter produced by the La-Terre Master Gardener program. |
| LMG09 Social Events Two social events will highlight LMG09--The Garden Party on opening night and a Jazz Reception on Friday evening. |
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| LMG09 Vendor Opportunities The Louisiana Master Gardener 2009 State Conference offers a unique opportunity for merchants to promote their gardening products to over 300 avid gardeners and horticulture professionals. |
| Inside/Out Garden - A garden project for Sugarland Elementary The Inside/Out Garden project at Sugarland Elementary School provides a unique opportunity for over 300 children in grades K to 6 to discover the joy of gardening and gain an understanding of the source and nutritional value of food. |
| Garden provides opportunities for lessons (TV News 01/26/09) A vegetable garden has become a teaching tool at a Pointe Coupee Parish elementary school. LSU AgCenter correspondent Tobie Blanchard was there for the harvest. (Runtime: 1 minute, 35 seconds) |
| School Gardens: Add Gardens to Your School Curriculum School gardens provide an excellent opportunity for youth to learn first-hand about plants, nature and the outdoors, and they learn how fresh food is grown. This fact sheet describes the benefits of school gardens and includes resources for getting started. |
| La-Terre Master Gardeners Association The La-Terre Master Gardeners Association is a volunteer organization under the direction of the LSU AgCenter and our local Cooperative Extension Service. |
| 2006 Volunteer Report by 21 Parish Programs Report displays volunteer information as reported by 21 parish programs. |
| Educational Displays LMG09 The 2009 Louisiana Master Gardener State Conference offers Master Gardeners throughout the state a unique opportunity to network and showcase highlights of your recent activities and projects. |
| List of Names for LMG Name Badge Order Use this form to type Louisiana Master Gardener (LMG) names when ordering name badges. If this order is for an LMG class, e-mail the list to Amy Blanchard (ablanchard@agcenter.lsu.edu). If this order is for extra LMG name badges, complete the Paw Prints Order Form and submit directly from the parish to Paw Prints. Please copy the name list and e-mail to Amy Blanchard so when badges are delivered to J.C. Miller Hall, she (225-578-2222) will mail them to your parish office. |
| LMG Certificate Order Form Use this form when ordering LMG certificates for a graduating class. |
| LMG Telephone Log Record Use this form to record telephone calls received by LMG extension volunteers. |
| Contact Us The Master Gardeners of Greater New Orleans invite you to contact us with any questions you may have about the Louisiana Master Gardener 2009 State Conference in New Orleans. |
| Motsenbocker, Carl Carl Motensenbocker is a professor of horticulture at LSU and the LSU AgCenter in the School of Plant, Environmental and Soil Sciences (Department of Horticulture) since 1991. |
| Jonquil Jubilee The Jonquil Jubilee is an annual spring event in Gibsland, La. Louisiana Master Gardeners help visitors identify plants at the various gardens as well as share gardening tips from planting to caring for tools. |
| 2006 Annual Report Statewide report with individual parish LMG program highlights. |
| 2005 Annual Report This report describes the statewide impact of the Louisiana Master Gardener™ Extension Volunteer Program. Highlights are listed for selected parishes. |
| LMG09 Hotel Accommodations The Hilton New Orleans Airport is the official site of the Louisiana Master Gardener State Conference May 21-24, 2009 hosted by the Master Gardeners of Greater New Orleans. |
| Gill, Dan Dan Gill is a horticulturist with the LSU AgCenter, a position he has held since 1980. |
| Picou, Steve Steve Picou is a futurist, community activist, musician and public safety advocate. |
| 4-H Gardening Contest A gardening contest to encourage 4-Her's to try their hand at vegetable gardening. |
| 2009 LMG State Conference The 2009 LMG State Conference will be May 21-24 (Memorial Day Weekend) in Kenner, La., at the Hilton New Orleans Airport. |
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| Louisiana Master Gardener 2009 State Conference Experience a "Gardening Renaissance … what's old is new again" when the Master Gardeners of Greater New Orleans host the 2009 Louisiana Master Gardener State Conference on May 21-24. |
| Fletcher, Bobby H., Jr. Bobby Fletcher is assistant director of the Louisiana Cooperative Extension Service and is the state leader of the Louisiana Master Gardener volunteer program. |
| Parish, Richard Richard Parish, Professor Emeritus, LSU AgCenter, is a consulting agricultural engineer working in the area of forensic engineering for agricultural and grounds maintenance equipment. |
| Pollet, Dale Dale Pollet, aka "The Bug Man" is an entomologist with the LSU AgCenter. |
| Baker, Anne Anne Baker is a popular sustainable farm and organic garden educator in the New Orleans area. |
| Ferrin, Donald, Dr. Donal Ferrin is a Plant Pathologist with the LSU AgCenter Department of Plant Pathology and Crop Physiology. |
| Stevens, J Bird J. Cheston Stevens, Jr., is associate professor and specialist in soil fertility and nutrient management with the LSU AgCenter. |
| Himelrick, David Dr. Himelrick is professor of horticulture with teaching and extension responsibilities in fruit crops at the LSU AgCenter. |
| Bandele, Owusu Dr. Owusu Bandele is a professor of horticulture at the Southern University Agricultural Research and Extension Center. |
| Smith, Carlos Dr. Carlos Smith is a county agent with the LSU AgCenter in Avoyelles Parish. |
| Owings, Allen Allen Owings is a horticulture professor with the LSU AgCenter located at the Hammond Research Station, Hammond, LA. |
| Wiesinger, Chris Chris Wiesinger, also known as "The Bulb Hunter," owns The Southern Bulb Company, a flowerbulb farm in East Texas that offers perennial flowerbulbs for warm climates. |
| Winter, Norman Norman Winter, who received his bachelor’s degree from Hardin-Simmons University and master’s degree from Texas A&M University, is no stranger to the world of horticulture. |
| Welch, William C. Dr. William C. Welch is Landscape Specialist for Texas AgriLife Extension Service in the Horticultural Sciences Department at Texas A & M University. |
| Perkins, Beth Beth Banting Perkins is a horticulturist, co-manager of a family-owned business, Banting's Nursery now in its 50th year of business. |
| Soniat, Paul Paul Soniat is founding director of the New Orleans Botanical Garden and Celebration in the Oaks in City Park. |
| Lamp'l, Joe Joe Lamp’l, (aka joe gardener®) is the host of two National television shows: GardenSMART on PBS and DIY Network’s Fresh from the Garden. |
| Besh, John John Besh, a Southern Louisiana native, is a nationally acclaimed chef who has set the benchmark for fine dining in New Orleans with four successful restaurants — Restaurant August, Besh Steak, Lüke and La Provence. |
| LMG09 Community Service Projects The Master Gardeners of Greater New Orleans are pleased to offer all LMG09 conference attendees an opportunity to participate in a community project during the conference. |
| LMG09 Tours Six outstanding tours will be offered during LMG09 on Saturday, May 23, 2009. |
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| LMG09 Conference Merchandise LMG09 merchandise available for purchase includes a T-shirt with conference logo and the new LMG garden flag. |
| La-Terre Master Gardener Awards La-Terre Master Gardeners had a record year for completing educational and volunteer hours. |
| Application Form - Louisiana Master Gardener, Lafayette Parish Current Application for the Lafayette Parish Louisiana Master Gardener Program. |
| Cold Protection Tips in the Landscape Learn how to protect your plants when a freeze threatens and review a list of the cold-tolerant plants commonly grown in Louisiana. |
| Gardener's Gazette Information on upcoming events, programs, workshops and classes for Louisiana Master Gardeners in Lafayette Parish and also for the general public that may be interested in becoming a Master Gardener. |
| Northwest Louisiana Master Gardener Classes 2009 Northwest Louisiana Master Gardener classes will begin a new session in late January. |
| 2007 LMG Volunteer Report by Parish Report displays volunteer information as reported by parish programs. |
| Tree Planting with Terrebonne Parish Tree Board The La-Terre Master Gardeners assisted with straightening and planting trees at Pope Memorial Park in Houma. |
| 2009 Bonne Terre Garden Fair The fourth annual Bonne Terre Garden Fair will be held on Saturday, May 2, 2009 at Southdown Plantation in Houma. |
| Basic Gardening Series The Louisiana Master Gardeners of East Baton Rouge Parish’s 3-week Basic Gardening Series will be held at the Bluebonnet Regional Branch Library from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Thursday evenings beginning January 15, 2009. The free educational presentations provide research-based information targeted toward beginning and intermediate gardeners. |
| Master Gardener Forms These are the forms used by La-Terre Master Gardeners. |
| 2008 The Home Gardener Winter Newsletter Quarterly home gardening newsletter produced by Louisiana Master Gardener Volunteers in East Baton Rouge Parish. Topics include ornamental gingers, hummingbirds, heart-healthy garden recipes, sweet olive tree, native plants, gardeing books, propagation, preemergent hercides, chives and mistletoe. |
| Volunteer Responsibilities Defines Louisiana Master Gardener volunteer responsibilities. |
| Volunteer Activities As a Master Gardener, you have volunteered to do work related to horticulture for your local Extension office. A list of suggestions is included. |
| Program Expectations After completing the course, Master Gardeners are required to volunteer at least 40 hours of service in the parish Extension office or in the community. The volunteer activities are coordinated through the parish Extension office. |
| The Paycheck As you know, volunteers are not paid with money, but we hope that the gratitude of your fellow paid workers in the Extension office and the district and state staff will help you feel that your work is appreciated. |
| Is the LMG Program for You? If you have the desire, commitment and time to learn and want to put your knowledge and skills to work through volunteer service, then apply for admission to the Master Gardener program. |
| Frequently Asked Questions This document answers several FAQs you may have. Please read if you are experiencing difficulty with reporting your volunteer effort or to help refresh specific aspects about the reporting system. |
| Registration Form For Those Without Internet Access The form must be completed by all Master Gardeners so their information can be entered into the Reporting System. |
| Explanations for LMG Volunteer Activities Brief explanation of all the Volunteer Activities listed in the pull-down menu for reporting LMG volunteer service hours. |
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