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EDUCATION

St. Tammany Master Gardeners contributing to the community.

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Master Gardeners can download a printable PDF of current  leadership (board of directors, facilitators, and education and project chairs) in the Members Only section of this site.

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Covington Farmers Market

The STMGA "Ask a Master Gardener" table at the Covington Farmers Market occurs every first and third Saturday from 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. in downtown Covington. Volunteers field questions and offer LSU Ag Center contact information, printed materials such as planting guides, monthly suggestions, soil test boxes and STMGA class information. 

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Project Location: Covington Farmers Market, 609 N Colmbia St, Covington, LA 70433

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Covington Library Project

Once a year, STMGA volunteers and the Covington librarians host a Spring Garden Festival with local speakers, Table Talks, plant vendors, and refreshments at the Covington Branch Library.

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Project location: Covington Library, 310 W 21st Ave, Covington, LA 70433

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Fall Seminar

The Fall Seminar is a premier event and takes over 100 volunteers! Guest speakers are selected from around the country to provide education and entertainment. Included at this seminar are a plant boutique, gardening book sale, and lunch catered by a local chef. 

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Project Location: Church of the King, 22205 Little Creek Rd, Mandeville, LA 70471

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Habitat for Humanity

Twice a year, STMGA volunteers meet at Habitat Restore to educate and assist new homeowners with their gardens and landscapes! 

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Project Location: Habitat for Humanity, 1400 North Lane, Mandeville, LA 70471

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LSU AgCenter Volunteers

St. Tammany Master Gardeners volunteer in the LSU AgCenter in Covington on Thursdays from 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.  Master Gardeners help answer St. Tammany residents' garden related questions/problems and assist the 4-H agents.

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Project Location: LSUAgCenter, 1301 N Florida St, Covington, LA 70433

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Mentoring

STMGA volunteers serve as information contacts and mentors to recent STMGA graduates on policies, procedures, projects, volunteer hours, education hours, and other relevant topics. 

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Project Location: LSUAgCenter, 1301 N Florida St, Covington, LA 70433

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Safe Haven Community Gardens

This project, in conjunction with Healthier Northshore, will be to guide, and assist in the building and maintaining a community garden on the campus of Safe Haven in Mandeville. The goal is to foster a healthier lifestyle and provide and educational and relaxing diversion for all the residents and entities of the facility.

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Project Location: Safe Haven, 63069 Hummingbird Ln, Mandeville, LA 70448

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Slidell Farmers Market

The STMGA "Ask a Master Gardener" table at the Slidell Camellia City Farmers Market occurs every month on a Saturday from 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. in Olde Towne Slidell. Volunteers field questions and offer LSU Ag Center contact information, printed materials such as planting guides, monthly suggestions, soil test boxes and STMGA class information. 

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Project Location: Slidell Farmers Market, 2055 2nd St Parking Garage, Slidell, LA 70458

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Speakers' Bureau

STMGA volunteers research, write, and present horticultural talks for the community, garden groups, STP libraries, and our own general membership!

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Project Location: LSUAgCenter, 1301 N Florida St, Covington, LA 70433

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Spring Seminar

The Spring Seminars are hosted and chaired by the newest STPMG graduates. This is an educational event held each Spring. Members of the community attend this ticketed event which features local and regional speakers and Table Talks.

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Project Location: Castine Center at Pelican Park, 63350 Pelican Dr, Mandeville, LA 70448

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Table Talks

Table talks are a way to fulfill our mission of providing gardening education to the public and STMGA volunteers. At our seminars, the plant sale, and other events STMGA volunteers set up a table for demonstration and/or distribution of educational materials on a particular topic. Examples include beekeeping, hummingbirds, native plants, and composting. 

 

Project Location: LSUAgCenter, 1301 N Florida St, Covington, LA 70433​​

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Vegucators

More than just vegetables! This group of STPMGs is dedicated to learning more about growing fruit and vegetables in St. Tammany Parish. Members undergo additional training to enhance their knowledge of plant physiology, insects, and disease. They also present information on current research and best practices to the community and our organization. 

 

Project Location: LSUAgCenter, 1301 N Florida St, Covington, LA 70433​

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