Our Mission
The mission of the Louisiana Master Gardener volunteer program is to support the LSU AgCenter’s Cooperative Extension Service by using research-based information to help educate the public on best management practices in consumer horticulture and environmental stewardship. We hope you will find our site provides you with resources, inspiration, and encouragement for your gardening projects. Gardening Questions?? Call the Master Gardener Hotline at 318-408-0984. How do I become a Master Gardener? For more information about Louisiana Master Gardeners and statewide programs you can go to https://www.lsuagcenter.com/topics/lawn_garden/master%20gardener 
Have you thought about becoming a Louisiana Master Gardener?
Now is the time to make your plans and apply for the next class of the Northwest Louisiana Master Gardeners held here in the Shreveport area. Deadline to return your application is November 20th, 2023 for the spring 2024 class. Click on this link for the application. HOw can i become a master gardener?
CALL (318) 408-0984 TO REQUEST AN APPLICATION OR DOWNLOAD A LETTER AND APPLICATION. (FORM MAY BE FILLED OUT ONLINE) INSTRUCTIONS FOR MAILING ARE ON THE APPLICATION. APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY NOVEMBER 18TH FOR CONSIDERATION FOR THE NEXT CLASS.
Is there a fee to take the master gardener class?
The registration fee for the Master Gardeners class is $175. The fee covers the cost of training manuals, publications and supplies for the class. The fee is payable upon acceptance into the class.
Red River Research Station is the home of the Northwest Louisiana Master Gardeners
210 Research Station Drive Bossier City, LA 71112 318-408-0984 Do You Know Where Master Gardeners Volunteer?
Planning and Planting a Fall Garden in Northwest LouisianaAugust and September are prime months to plan and plant your fall vegetable garden. While growing options will differ from spring, with a bit of forethought, you can enjoy vegetables through most of the cooler months. Check out these tried-and-true tips for fall gardening in our part of the country: Fall Vegetable Gardening in Louisiana (lsuagcenter.com)
Companion Planting for Fall
Fall Vegetable Planting Guide
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Upcoming Activities
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Calendar of Events in the Ark-La-Tex
August 26th, 10am - Getting to Know Your Soil, Akins Nursery, 5901 E. Kings Highway, Shreveport
September 30th, 8am - NW Louisiana Hunter's Forum at the Red River Research Station. Looking for vendors. See flyer above.
September 30th, 10am - Planting in the Fall, Akins Nursery, 5901 E. Kings Highway, Shreveport
October 7, 2023, 8am - Homesteader's Conference at the Red River Research Station. Looking for Vendors. See flyer above.
October 14, 2023, DeSoto Plant Swap at the LSU AgCenter - DeSoto Parish Extension Office
See flyer below.
October 28, 2023 8am-12 noon -Northwest Louisiana Master Gardeners' Fall Bulb Sale. See Flyer above.
September 30th, 8am - NW Louisiana Hunter's Forum at the Red River Research Station. Looking for vendors. See flyer above.
September 30th, 10am - Planting in the Fall, Akins Nursery, 5901 E. Kings Highway, Shreveport
October 7, 2023, 8am - Homesteader's Conference at the Red River Research Station. Looking for Vendors. See flyer above.
October 14, 2023, DeSoto Plant Swap at the LSU AgCenter - DeSoto Parish Extension Office
See flyer below.
October 28, 2023 8am-12 noon -Northwest Louisiana Master Gardeners' Fall Bulb Sale. See Flyer above.
Akins Nursery,5901 East Kings Highway, Shreveport, LA 71105
2023 Education Series
Classes are the last Saturday of the month at 10am
August 26th, 10am - Getting to Know Your Soil
September 30th, 10am - Planting in the Fall
2023 Education Series
Classes are the last Saturday of the month at 10am
August 26th, 10am - Getting to Know Your Soil
September 30th, 10am - Planting in the Fall
DeSoto Plant Swap
October 14, 2023
Save the Date!
October 14, 2023
Save the Date!
Interested in becoming a Master Gardener?
Download the application now and submit by November 20th, 2023 for the spring class.
Download the application now and submit by November 20th, 2023 for the spring class.
Northwest Louisiana Master gardener project in conjunction with the American Rose Center--Rambling Rose Preservation Initiative
(Click here for more information)
Have a question? Email Master Gardeners for your answer!
(Click here for more information)
Have a question? Email Master Gardeners for your answer!
Northwest Louisiana Master Gardeners have an opportunity to work on a project that will bring much publicity to our organization.
The Gardens of the American Rose Society will be the home of Rambling Roses that come to ARS from Anne Belovich's home in Washington state. These climbing roses come by way of Chambersville Tree Farm in Texas where they have been being propagated. Due to the tree farm closing this year, they are being moved to the Gardens of the American Rose Society.
The gates are open and waiting for you to volunteer. We need your help in making sure that over 300 varieties do not become extinct. If you are willing to assist with this project on the third Thursday of the month from about 8:30 - 11:30, please contact Larry Williams. Click here to view what will be done.
The Gardens of the American Rose Society will be the home of Rambling Roses that come to ARS from Anne Belovich's home in Washington state. These climbing roses come by way of Chambersville Tree Farm in Texas where they have been being propagated. Due to the tree farm closing this year, they are being moved to the Gardens of the American Rose Society.
The gates are open and waiting for you to volunteer. We need your help in making sure that over 300 varieties do not become extinct. If you are willing to assist with this project on the third Thursday of the month from about 8:30 - 11:30, please contact Larry Williams. Click here to view what will be done.
For 2023, Master Gardeners must once again earn 6 education hours and 20 volunteer hours.
Mark Wilson, our LSUag Center agent has compiled a great list. Click here to see the list that is on the Educational Opportunities page.
Mark Wilson, our LSUag Center agent has compiled a great list. Click here to see the list that is on the Educational Opportunities page.
Northwest Louisiana Master Gardeners can record volunteer hours and education hours online at the LSU AgCenter website here. Click here.
Record Your Hours!Louisiana Master Gardener Program
A look back at our Louisiana Master Gardener volunteer efforts! #MasterGardener #Volunteer #LouisianaMasterGardener #LMG #LMGVolunteer 
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Have a question about your garden or plants?
Email the NWLA Master Gardeners your question and pictures for the answer! nwlamg.question@gmail.com ******************************
Blessed are the gardeners, for they touch the earth with love and understanding. |
Check out these Newsletters from the LSU AgCenter
Newsletters published by the Regions
Northwest Louisiana Horticulture Hints Newsletter Summer 2022
GNO Gardening Regional newsletter published by the Greater New Orleans Area Horticulture agents. June 2019
Northwest Louisiana Horticulture Hints Newsletter Summer 2022
GNO Gardening Regional newsletter published by the Greater New Orleans Area Horticulture agents. June 2019
Get It Growing by Heather Kirk-Ballard of the LSU AgCenter
Heather Kirk-Ballard is the spokesperson for the LSU AgCenter’s Get It Growing project, a statewide educational effort in home horticulture utilizing radio, Internet, TV and newsprint.
Heather Kirk-Ballard is the spokesperson for the LSU AgCenter’s Get It Growing project, a statewide educational effort in home horticulture utilizing radio, Internet, TV and newsprint.
Articles by Dr. Joe White. Check it out in the Master Gardener Knowledge Tree, Gardening Wisdom from Dr. Joe White
Articles from the NWLAMG Seedlings. Newest edition can be found at Master Gardeners Knowledge Tree - NWLAMG Publication "Seedlings"
LSU AgCenter Newsletter "Horticulture Hints" Newest edition of the quarterly newsletter highlight, Summer 2022.
GNO Gardening Magazine from the LSU AgCenter
Latest Edition can be found here
Articles from the NWLAMG Seedlings. Newest edition can be found at Master Gardeners Knowledge Tree - NWLAMG Publication "Seedlings"
LSU AgCenter Newsletter "Horticulture Hints" Newest edition of the quarterly newsletter highlight, Summer 2022.
GNO Gardening Magazine from the LSU AgCenter
Latest Edition can be found here
Wondering What is Wrong With Your Plant?
Check the Leaves.
Make MONEY for Northwest Louisiana Master Gardeners Association,
when you shop AMAZON.COM!
when you shop AMAZON.COM!
Yes, You CAN…and this is how you do it.
Knowing that our local merchants do not have the purchasing power of a giant engine like Amazon, why don’t we shop more often at this gi-normous marketplace, where almost anything is available?
Hold on! We want to shop locally. We want our local merchants to succeed. We have made friends with many shopkeepers and want to be able to find items we need at our favorite stores. For most people, if there is a purchase to be made, the first notion is to run errands and shop close to our homes. After all, the most delightful thing about bargain hunting is that you mingle with people, you are outdoors, you are touching, smelling and viewing the products you need, and want to purchase. But, even a shopkeeper may tell you “ just go to our online catalog… you’ll find it there!”
And, sometimes, the items we need are not locally available.
What is our next move? Start internet shopping and fire up Amazon.com. But, listen to this: When you shop at Amazon.com, and buy a product from them, your order will make money for the NORTHWEST LOUISIANA MASTER GARDENERS! We can earn 5% cash back for the Northwest Louisiana Master Gardeners every time that you purchase anything from Amazon.com. And, this money will be immediately deposited in our bank account. It’s true! AMAZING.
Of course, it doesn’t just happen by magic! You must sign up for us to be eligible for the 5% refund. Here is how you register to send money to NWLAMG’s. Go to amazon.com as usual.. On the black bar below the white search bar are several departments. Choose the “Prime” button. In order to participate, you should be a Prime Member (This membership provides free shipping for all purchases, and many other benefits as well.) There will be a section in the registration asking which non-profit you want to support. Choose NWLAMG’s. That’s it. You’re in. We’re in. Everyone benefits. The next time you enter ‘smile@amazon.com’, you will see that all of your purchases generate money for the Northwest Louisiana Master Gardeners Association. Pat yourself on the back for helping our organization find some free money!
Knowing that our local merchants do not have the purchasing power of a giant engine like Amazon, why don’t we shop more often at this gi-normous marketplace, where almost anything is available?
Hold on! We want to shop locally. We want our local merchants to succeed. We have made friends with many shopkeepers and want to be able to find items we need at our favorite stores. For most people, if there is a purchase to be made, the first notion is to run errands and shop close to our homes. After all, the most delightful thing about bargain hunting is that you mingle with people, you are outdoors, you are touching, smelling and viewing the products you need, and want to purchase. But, even a shopkeeper may tell you “ just go to our online catalog… you’ll find it there!”
And, sometimes, the items we need are not locally available.
What is our next move? Start internet shopping and fire up Amazon.com. But, listen to this: When you shop at Amazon.com, and buy a product from them, your order will make money for the NORTHWEST LOUISIANA MASTER GARDENERS! We can earn 5% cash back for the Northwest Louisiana Master Gardeners every time that you purchase anything from Amazon.com. And, this money will be immediately deposited in our bank account. It’s true! AMAZING.
Of course, it doesn’t just happen by magic! You must sign up for us to be eligible for the 5% refund. Here is how you register to send money to NWLAMG’s. Go to amazon.com as usual.. On the black bar below the white search bar are several departments. Choose the “Prime” button. In order to participate, you should be a Prime Member (This membership provides free shipping for all purchases, and many other benefits as well.) There will be a section in the registration asking which non-profit you want to support. Choose NWLAMG’s. That’s it. You’re in. We’re in. Everyone benefits. The next time you enter ‘smile@amazon.com’, you will see that all of your purchases generate money for the Northwest Louisiana Master Gardeners Association. Pat yourself on the back for helping our organization find some free money!
The Garden Gym
