NGC Gardening School

Gardening School is one of the four schools offered by National Garden Clubs that provide resources, education and advancement in the study of gardening and horticulture, landscape design, environmental issues, floral design and flower show judging.
Linda Brashier, School Co-Chairman                                                      Beth Erwin, Co-Chairman
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Do you want to become a better gardener, to know more about plant materials and how they grow? NGC Gardening School courses are for you.  The Gardening School courses are designed for members and other interested persons to become accomplished horticulturists.
 
Instructors are college/university professors or experts in the fields covered.  Students will receive a well-rounded education in all aspects of growing plants and will go home armed with the knowledge to achieve gardening success.

Course 3:  LSU AgCenter Research Station in Hammond, Louisiana
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​Brochure, Registration Form

Tribute to Dr. Allen Owings

Celebrating the great horticulturist Allen Owings at the LSU Research Station - big crowd, good music and food. Representing Louisiana Garden Club Federation Inc. were Vicky Fannaly Gardenettes of Ponchatoula, Kathy  Bedenbaugh River Ridge Garden Club and Linda Brashiers Terrebonne Garden Club. LGCF donated toward the event in appreciation for Dr. Owings support and technical guidance over the years.

 
Course 2:  Gardening School at the LSU AgCenter Research Station in Hammond, Louisiana
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Annie Coco speaking on techiniques for growing vegetables

Dr. Yan Chen speaking on plant diseases and garden pests.

Gardening School Course 1 Instructors Allen Owings, Annie Coco, and Miles Brashier

Collecting cuttings at the LSU Experimental Station.  In the potting shed with Dr. Allen Owing.  Planting cuttings from the grounds.