Northwest Louisiana Master Gardeners

Northwest Louisiana Master Gardeners The Louisiana Master Gardener program is a service and educational activity offered by the LSU AgCenter.

The program is designed to recruit and train volunteers to help meet the educational needs of home gardeners while providing an enjoyable and worthwhile service experience for volunteers. History
The Louisiana Master Gardener™ program was started in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, in 1994 as a means of extending the educational outreach of the LSU AgCenter, Louisiana Cooperative Extension Service.

09/23/2026

Does your organization need funds for a gardening project? The Northwest Louisiana Master Gardeners are proud to again offer grants for gardening projects in Caddo, Bossier, DeSoto, and Red River Parishes. Applications will be accepted August 31 – October 30, 2026.

Grants will be awarded to projects that promote beautification, provide horticultural education, showcase sustainable gardening practices, or enhance the quality and quantity of publicly accessible green spaces. NWLA Master Gardeners wish to fund projects that make a difference in the community and involve collaboration among organizations. The NWLA Master Gardeners will accept grant applications from $300 to $6000.

Groups eligible for Community Grants include municipalities, schools, garden clubs, neighborhood associations, charitable non-profit organizations with current 501©(3) status, and faith-based organizations serving the general public on a non-denominational basis. Applications will be accepted August 31 through October 30, 2026, with grants being chosen by December 31, 2026. Winning projects must be completed by the end of 2027.

Community Grant Applications, Rules, and Guidelines can be found by going to http://nwlamg.weebly.com/community-grants-guidelines.html.


For more information, please contact the NWLAMG Community Grants Program at (281)797-1158 or (318)423-1292, or by emailing [email protected].

09/21/2026

Boiling Water and Canning Class
October 16, 2026, 1:00pm - 5:00pm

Location
Red River Research Station Drive
262 Research Station Drive
Bossier City, La. 71112

Call to register at 318-226-6805

09/20/2026
09/19/2026

NEW AT THE 2026 LOUISIANA HOMESTEADER CONFERENCE & EXPO

Free Admission!

Step into the Corn Maze Adventure and discover one of our most exciting additions yet!

Explore, learn, and enjoy a one-of-a-kind fall experience designed for families, students, gardeners, homesteaders, and agriculture enthusiasts of all ages.

October 16 & 17

LSU AgCenter Red River Research Station
262 Research Station Drive
Bossier City, LA 71112

09/16/2026

The Louisiana Homesteader Conference will be held Friday, October 16 and Saturday, October 17 at the LSU AgCenter Red River Research Station in Bossier City, LA. Admission is free.

The conference is a family-friendly two-day outdoor event aimed at providing attendees with valuable knowledge on homesteading. Some topics include vegetable gardening, backyard beekeeping, poultry and egg production, food preservation and much more!

Learn more about the event here: https://tinyurl.com/Lahomestead2026

Don’t forget this morning at 10 am!
09/15/2026

Don’t forget this morning at 10 am!

We only have a few tickets left for this incredible event. Get yours today!
09/14/2026

We only have a few tickets left for this incredible event. Get yours today!

Northwest Louisiana Master Gardeners

09/04/2026

Address

262 Research Road
Bossier City, LA
71112

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