master gardeners
greater new orleans
Let's grow, New Orleans!
Like you, we are passionate about the charm, culture and cuisine of our beautiful historic city. Through this site, we hope to inspire you to join us in growing a greener, more sustainable landscape with healthier food sources for our community.
Here’s what you’ll find:
- Local and regional gardening events
- Monthly features specifically for and about NOLA gardeners
- Trending topics in Louisiana horticulture
- Educational links to online courses, webinars, tutorials, tours and book reviews
- Resources for science-based horticulture information from LSU AgCenter, habitat certifications, lists of NOLA nurseries, farmers markets, plant societies and seed libraries
- Community projects where master gardeners support our city
- Volunteer speakers to present educational programs to garden clubs, plant societies and at libraries
Together, we can grow a greener New Orleans!
Features
In Bloom
In Bloom, our newest feature, highlights plants that are reaching their peak visibility each month in New Orleans. This month we feature the American Beautyberry, a Louisiana native and Super Plant.
Photo: ‘American Beautyberry‘ Callicarpa americana by Dr. Allen Owings, article by Karen Blackburn, master gardener.
Master Gardener Spotlight
Periodically, we will focus on the gardens of our members, how they became a Master Gardener and what they love about gardening and MGGNO. Enjoy a virtual tour of this uptown cottage paradise that was transformed into a Louisiana Native and a Wildlife Habitat by master gardener Anne Barnes.
‘Tis the season to experience the magical Historic Train Garden in City Park. Of the many beautiful theme gardens in the New Orleans Botanical Garden, the HTG is clearly the most unique and popular especially during Celebration in the Oaks. Learn how master gardeners have transformed the landscape to complement the miniature railways and enrich the experience,
Trending
2024 LA Super Plants
LSU AgCenter has announced its latest introductions to the Louisiana Super Plant Program.
Get helpful monthly tips and enjoy beautiful photos of plants, flowers and gardens from Louisiana photographers. The calendar also offers a special feature on sustainable landscapes, a guide to landscape conservation, a variety of gardening terms and definitions, a Louisiana climate zone map and Louisiana Super Plants. Order here.
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Become a
Louisiana
Master Gardener
Louisiana Master Gardener Program
The Louisiana Master Gardener Program is a volunteer development program offered by the LSU AgCenter. Master Gardener volunteers are highly trained and provide proven, research-based educational programs to Louisiana residents.
Master Gardeners are members of the local community who take an active interest in their lawns, trees, shrubs, flowers and gardens. They are enthusiastic, willing to learn and help others, and able to communicate with diverse groups of people.