| [Image: Dan Gill] |
| [Image: Dr. David Himelrick] |
| [Image: Dr. Dale Pollet] |
Hosted by Master Gardeners of Greater New Orleans and the LSU AgCenter
Saturday, July 11, 2009
Noon to 4:30 P.M.
East Bank Regional Library - Napoleon Room
4747 W. Napoleon Avenue
Metairie, LA 70001
Learn how to garden in harmony with nature by practicing environmentally friendly and sustainable gardening techniques appropriate for our New Orleans climate. Join LSU AgCenter horticultural experts for an afternoon of learning about this popular trend in home gardening. Sustainable gardening educator and Master Gardener, Anne Baker, will lead a panel discussion following our speaker presentations.
Dan Gill, "Edible Flowers" – Flowers are most often treasured for the beauty they bring to our gardens and lives with their bright colors and fragrances. But flowers can also play a culinary role. Dan will cover a number of edible flowers we can grow here, including information on growing and harvesting.
Dr. David Himelrick, "The Edible Landscape" – Edible landscaping offers an alternative to conventional residential landscapes that are designed solely for ornamental purposes. Using food-producing plants in the residential landscape combines fruit and nut trees, berry bushes, vegetables, herbs, edible flowers and ornamental plants into aesthetically pleasing designs.
Dr. Dale Pollet, "Beneficial Insects" – The environmental concerns about pesticide misuse and the effectiveness of any kind of control or management program hinge on correctly identifying the insect. Learn how to identify beneficials and how they function in a pest management system to help reduce pesticide use.
Admission is free. However, pre-registration is required by Monday, July 6, 2009.
To confirm your registration, please call 504-838-1170 or click here to e-mail with subject line “Symposium Registration.” Please provide your name, address and e-mail when submitting your registration by phone or e-mail.
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