Do you want to learn more about gardening and lawn care while spending time with people who have similar interests? Do you want to help the LSU AgCenter educate others in Tangipahoa or Washington Parish?
A Louisiana Master Gardener training course is scheduled for Wednesdays (9 a.m. to noon), from Aug. 12 through Nov. 19, 2026 (no class on Oct. 21).
Most classes will be held at the LSU AgCenter office in Amite (305 E. Oak St.).
Class members will take part in in-person meetings, read training materials and watch videoed lectures. One or more optional field trips will be offered.
To get an application or ask questions, contact Horticulture Agent Dr. Mary Helen Ferguson (mhferguson@agcenter.lsu.edu or 985-277-1850).
Applications are due Friday, June 12, 2026. A fee of $180 and a background check will be required for those who are accepted and choose to enroll in the program.
Individuals in the Louisiana Master Gardener program help the LSU AgCenter provide education about gardening and lawn care. To become a Certified Louisiana Master Gardener, individuals must complete the training course, pass an examination and volunteer 40 or more hours of service with the LSU AgCenter within the year following completion of the course.
For accommodations for persons with disabilities, please inform Ferguson of your needs when you submit your application. The LSU AgCenter and LSU provide equal opportunities in programs and employment.
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