Plant sale
Plant sale
This spring, there are plenty of opportunities to join other gardening enthusiasts, newbies included, across the region at plant sales large and small, where you'll surely find inspiration and plenty of new flora for your home garden.
March 7–9: Baton Rouge Spring Garden Show and Plant Sale
Green-thumbers (and all the others), rejoice: the 22nd annual Baton Rouge Spring Garden Show will be held at the John M. Parker Coliseum on LSU campus, featuring a bountiful selection of herbs, flowers, native plants, fruit trees, and more. This year, the AgCenter will also host a speaker series, with topics including “Blackberry and Raspberry Production in Louisiana,” “Edible Plants of the Gulf South," “Conservation Corridors," and more. The talks will be held in the Nelson Memorial Building on the LSU campus just behind the Parker Coliseum, and are free and open to the public. 5 pm–8 pm Friday; 9 am–4 pm Saturday; 9 am–3 pm Sunday. $10; free for children twelve and under, and for students with an LSU and Southern University ID. For more information, call Brayden Echols at 225-578-1890, or email at mechols@agcenter.lsu.edu.
March 22: Livingston Parish Master Gardener Spring Plant Sale
Just in time for warmer weather, the Livingston Parish Master Gardener Program will host its annual plant sale at Southeastern Literacy and Technology Center in Walker. Peruse offerings from local plant vendors, including a varied assortment of herbs, vegetables, natives, pollinators, and more. Proceeds support community outreach and educational programs focused on sustainable gardening practices. 8:30 am–2 pm. Find more at the Livingston Parish Master Gardeners Facebook Page.
March 28–29: Southwest Louisiana Garden Conference and Expo
This regional conference and expo is perfect for the gardeners out there ready to jumpstart their yard for spring. Held at the Burton Coliseum in Lake Charles, the event features more than sixty vendors selling a variety of plants and outdoor decor, Master Gardeners with a plant health booth, and a flower show, among other attractions. 9 am–5 pm. $3; free for children twelve and under. swlmg.weebly.com/gardenexpo.html.
March 28–29: Northshore Garden & Plant Sale
Presented by the St. Tammany Master Gardeners Association, the Northshore Garden & Plant Sale is the ideal destination for anyone hoping to get a head start on their spring garden. Vendors specializing in roses, native plants, daylilies, vegetables, shrubs, and trees will be available (among others), and attendees will have the chance to explore garden art, plant material, and outdoor furniture options. Expect activities for the kiddos, educational speakers, and food concessions as well. 9 am–3 pm, both days. $5; free for children and first-responders. stmastergardener.org.
March 29–30: Spring Garden and Pet Show
The third annual Spring Garden and Pet Show, presented by River Road Historical Society in collaboration with the AgCenter and Louisiana Master Gardeners, promises two days of excitement for plant enthusiasts. Held at the Destrehan Plantation, the event features plant nurseries, arts and crafts, small businesses, and more. Animal rescue groups will also be on site for pet adoptions—and don't miss a petting zoo, beekeeping demonstration, and a presentation from the LSU Raptor Rehabilitation Program. 10 am–4 pm each day. $5; free for children under five. destrehanplantation.org.
