Speaker Profile

MASTER GARDENER SPEAKER

Dov Block

Born and raised in Washington, D.C., Dov now calls New Orleans his home. He has spent the majority of his career working in urban agriculture, garden education, and private landscaping. Dov is a licensed landscape horticulturist in the state of Louisiana and has taught children and adults of all ages in the garden through numerous capacities. A Master Gardener since 2017, Dov’s horticultural interests focus on organic/low-impact growing practices and edibles.

Presentation Topics

PRESENTATION TOPICS:

“Gardening for Small Spaces” – Gardening in a small space can be beautiful and productive. Learn how to get the most out of small spaces by utilizing creative containers, successive cropping, and dwarfed varieties. (30 minutes required to present)

“Seasonal Vegetable and Herb Gardening” . Recommended varieties, planting and fertilization rates and more are discussed here. LSU recommended varieties tailored to the current growing season are highlighted as well as common diseases and pests to watch out for during each growing season.

“Environmentally Friendly Gardening” – Learn to garden while making a gentile impact on the environment. Tips for soil and water conservation, integrated pest management, composting, wildlife-friendly spaces, and pollinator plants are included.

“Seasonal Vegetable and Herb Gardening” – Recommended varieties, planting and fertilization rates, and more are discussed here. LSU-recommended varieties tailored to the current growing season are highlighted, as well as common diseases and pests to watch out for during each growing season.

“Learning to Live With and Love Water” – Designing garden spaces to trap and utilize excess water is an important component in mitigating soil and land loss in Southeast Louisiana. Learn about water-friendly plants and how to install them.

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