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.
January 8 |
Hilltop Mantra: Replant, Restore, and MORE! - Chris Werner, Janet Forbes, Bob Dillemuth, Paul Orr and Volunteers |
February 12 |
Beyond Boxwoods: Conformity is for Cowards - Bill Roundtree. |
March 5 |
All About African Violets and the 2018 Annual Show - Laura Moser. |
April 2 |
Design Goes Natural: Elements from the Garden - Mary Johnson. |
May 7 |
83 Years of Gardening: The Glory and the Grime - Dr. Neil Odenwald. |
June 4 |
A Summer Sampler: Tomatoes & Peppers - Lee Rouse. |
July 2 |
Mules & Tobacco: Hybrid Vigor & Genetic Strategies - Cindy Moran. |
August 6 |
Ornamental Edibles for Fall - Johnny Naylor. |
September 10 |
Stunning, Show-Stopping Tropicals - Tyler Carr. |
October 1 |
The Courtyards and Gardens of A. Hays Town - Leslie Gladney and Blanche Town Gladney. |
November 5 |
Decorating for the Holidays - John Grady Burns. |
December 3 |
A Ghost of Christmas Past: The Great Epidemic of 1918 in Baton Rouge - John Sykes. |
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