What People Say
The Master Gardeners play a vital role in the success of the New Orleans Botanical Garden. They assist with the garden shows, do a tremendous job in growing and harvesting of vegetables in the cold frames, and help to maintain numerous gardens throughout the Botanical Garden.
The Friends of the Jefferson Public Library have many passionate gardeners among the members and guests who attend our general meetings. We know that any educational program presented by a Master Gardener will be lively, informative, and very well attended. Thank you , MGGNO Speakers Bureau, for supporting our learning programs!
Jefferson Beautification, Inc. has had a long standing partnership with the Master Gardeners of Greater New Orleans in maintaining our Agrarian Garden in LaSalle Park. What is now called LaSalle Park was part of a 47-acre tract of land on Airline Drive. Due to the lack of greenspace in Jefferson Parish, Myrtle Dubea and Beulah Oswald successfully petitioned to have 14 acres remain greenspace. The Agrarian Garden in LaSalle Park was built in 2011 and is located in the Oswald-Dubea Arboretum and Nature Center. Seasonal planting and maintenance are provided by the LSU AgCenter Extension Office in cooperation with Master Gardener volunteers and funding from JBI. We are very grateful for MGGNO’s partnership in making the Agrarian Garden a success.
During my internship at Galvez Garden, I saw firsthand how one green space can spark contagious community involvement. From building a greenhouse and chicken coop to installing solar panels and welcoming garden bunnies, the garden became a hub for connection and education. Located in the St. Roch neighborhood, Galvez Garden offers not only produce through a community farm stand but also opportunities for neighbors to learn how to grow their own food. It stands as a powerful example of what’s possible when community, sustainability, and education come together.