September 26, 2022

LSU AgCenter to Host Fall Fest and Plant Sale

The LSU AgCenter Hammond Research Station will host its second Fall Fest and Plant Sale on Saturday, October 8th from 8:00AM to 2:00 PM at the Hammond Research Station (21549 Old Covington Highway, Hammond, LA 70403). 

This family-friendly event is free and open to the public. Hundreds of plants, including fall-themed bedding plants, blueberry plants and other shrubs, a variety of ornamental peppers, vegetable starts, Louisiana Super Plants, houseplants, herbs, and unique species from our research station will be offered for sale. There will also be educational sessions on garden pests, garden design, blueberry planting, and container gardening from LSU AgCenter specialists. A free tour of our official trial gardens will be given at 11:30am. Tangipahoa Master Gardeners will provide fun children’s activities, as well as host a plant sale of natives and sasanquas. They will also hold a plant swap – give a plant, take a plant! Food and drinks will be available for sale at the event. 

For more information about activities and event schedule, please visit https://tinyurl.com/y6sbrxm4.

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