Botanic GardensBotanic Gardens
The public is invited to monthly presentations by prominent, local specialists that include a wide variety of garden related topics. Bring your lunch; the drinks are on us! The one-hour sessions are held at the Ione Burden Conference Center at noon every first Monday of the month. Admission is free for members of the Burden Horticulture Society (BHS) and $10 per person for all others. Become a member of Friends of the LSU AgCenter Botanic Gardens (formerly known as BHS) and take advantage of attending Reflections in the Garden at no charge, along with many other benefits.
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January 9 |
Louisiana Live Oaks: The 100 Oaks Project - William Guion, Live Oak Society |
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February 6 |
Super Plants - Dr. Dan Gill, Associate Professor, LSU AgCenter |
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March 6 |
Vegetable Trial Updates - Dr. Kiki Fontenot, Assistant Professor, LSU AgCenter |
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April 3 |
Azaleas for Every Season - Peggy Cox, Azalea Society of America |
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May 1 |
Pollinator Gardening & Bees - Dr. Crissy Morgen, Post Doc with LSU AgCenter, Entomology Department |
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June 5 |
Weed Control for Lawns & Landscapes - Dr. Ron Strahan, Associate Professor, LSU AgCenter |
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July 10 |
Cooking Up LA Treasures: Delicious Ways to Prepare Local Summer Produce - Chef Celeste Gill, Chef Celeste's Bistro |
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August 7 |
Southern Living Plants - Buddy Lee, Southern Living, Consulting Plantsman |
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September 11 |
Maples & Small Ornamental Trees - Dr. Allen Owings, Director of the LSU AgCenter Hammond Research Center |
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October 2 |
Fruit Trees for the Home Landscape - Dr. Charlie Johnson, Professor Emeritus, LSU AgCenter, School of Plant Environmental & Soil Sciences |
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November 6 |
Southern Landscape Design - Michael Hopping, Landscape Architect |
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December 4 |
Pet Friendly Yards - Susan Teddlie, LA Master Gardener |
Enjoy approximately five miles of trails on a hike or leisurely stroll along interactive
walking paths through an urban forest and a boardwalk through wetlands in the heart
of Baton Rouge. The trails are open to the public from 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. seven
days a week for self-guided exploration. Click here for a map of the trails.
Various gardening organizations provide educational and work sessions for members
and the general public. Memberships may be required for some activities. Check the
calendar of events to see when these groups are meeting.
Friends of the LSU AgCenter Botanic Gardens (formerly known as BHS)
Capital Area Beekeepers Association
Capital Area Native Plant Society
EBR Master Gardener Association
