Buds & Blooms

The Piney Hills Louisiana Master Gardeners will host their 12th annual Buds and Blooms on February 18, 2017 at the First United Methodist Church in Minden, LA.  Each year, seminars are provided for the public to help enhance their education in all things horticulture related.

This educational seminar began as a fundraiser to sponsor the 4-H Garden Contest and continues to be the sole source of monetary incentives and prizes for each contestant. Hence, the name... we are preparing young "buds" to grow and learn to be beautiful garden "blooms."

Cost of admittance is $10.  Festivities will kick off at 9 am and end at noon.  Visitors to this year's seminars will be presented with several timely topics.....see list below.​

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​Conquering Weeds in the Landscape"
Presented by
Ron Strahan
​Associate Professor LSU AgCenter
State Turf & Weed Specialist
 

“Herb Gardens in North Louisiana”
Presented by
Rose Kelly
​Ark-La-Tex Herb Society


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“How to Love Your Crape Myrtle.Not Murder It!!”
Presented by
Brent Jeansonne
LSU AgCenter Associate Extension Area Agent
Northwest Region

 
“Extending Your Growing Season
for a Year-Round Harvest”
Presented by
Julie Alexander
Piney Hills Louisiana Master Gardener
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Buds & Blooms 2016 had something for everyone.  The seminars were informative as well as entertaining!  Comments from folks dubbed the year of 2016  as 'the best one yet!' 
​Come see us this year for Buds & Blooms 2017!!