St. Tammany Master Gardener Association
2026 Fall Seminar
"Greaux Native: Plants, Bugs, and People of the Southern Landscape"
Friday, October 9 th Castine Center - Mandeville
Join the St. Tammany Master Gardeners, in conjunction with LSUAgCenter for our 2026 Fall Seminar, "Greaux Native", featuring expert speakers, native plants, and educational exhibits.
2026 Fall Seminar
Friday, October 9th, 2026 , 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Ticket Price $40
Doors, Vendors, Table Talks and Book Signings open at 8:00 a.m. Presentations begin at 9:00 a.m.
Castine Center in Pelican Park, 63350 Pelican Drive, Mandeville, La 70448
Morning Refreshments and beverages included with your registration.
Speakers
Elise Smith
"Southern Women, Southern Landscapes"
Join historian, author, and professor emerita in the Arts Department at Millsaps College, Elise Smith, as she shares stories and insights from her latest co-authored publication, Southern Women, Southern Landscapes : Cultural Reflections on the Garden, 1870-1970. Explore how Southern women found inspiration, identity, and purpose through nature, while the changing landscapes of history, culture, and society shaped their lives, creative voices, and gardens.
Dr. Jeff Wilson
"Incorporating Native and Non-native Plants in Your Garden"
Dr. Jeff Wilson, Associate Professor of Horticulture at Mississippi State University and Mississippi State AgCenter Coordinator will discuss both natives and non-native plants that will flourish in your gardens. Discover how native and carefully selected non-native plants can work together to provide year-round beauty, ecological benefits, and lasting success in the Southern landscape.
Linda Auld ("The Bug Lady")
"Plant It and They Will Come"
Discover how the right plants can transform your garden into a thriving habitat for butterflies, pollinators and other beneficial insects. Drawing on decades of research and hands-on conservation, Linda Auld shares practical ways every gardener can help support the conservation of beneficial insects across our state.
Our celebrated speakers will also have their newest books available for signing.
