4560 Essen Lane Baton Rouge, LA 70809
225-763-3990
The Burden Horticulture Society (BHS) is a non-profit organization of people interested in participating in and supporting LSU AgCenter's Burden Center. The purpose of BHS is education, fund raising, and assisting in the promotion and development of the Burden Center.
Our educational programs include Project Learning Tree and monthly lectures; our promotional activities include art and music events, hayride tours, Arbor day, and a fun family weekend in the fall. The gardens and Trees and Trails are open to the public year round.
At "Gift 1 Donation For:"
Line 1: Select “LSU Ag Center”,
Line 2: Select “Burden Horticulture Society”
Line 3: Enter "Trees and Trails" or other interest (optional)
Membership perks include free or discounted admission to over 250 member gardens of the American Horticulture Society.
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The future is looking bright at the Burden Center. If you want to see how we are developing the site to serve as the ultimate green space in the heart of Baton Rouge, click here.
Newsletters and Press Releases
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Newsletters
2012 Summer Newsletter
2012 Winter Newsletter
2012 Winter Newsletter
Garden Fest
at Botanic Gardens at Burden
Saturday, June 15, 2013
7:30 a.m.-1 p.m
Celebrating local food and music
Hayrides, Tomato contest, Children's activities, Garden Fest Cocktail contest, Plant and Produce sale, Sample local, fresh gourmet dishes
Click here for more information
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Pave the Way for a future of learning by supporting the Botanical Garden Pavilion at BurdenClick here for more information
or here for the LSU AgCenter Website
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2013 Upcoming Events
June 3, Noon-1pm: Reflections in the Garden
"Garden Dairies and Martha Turnbull"
Speaker: Susan Turner, FASLA
June 13, 6-9pm, Gardening Workshop
"What's a weed, What's a Plant"
No fee but register by emailing:
KKFontenot@agcenter.lsu.edu
July 1, Noon-1pm: Reflections in the Garden
"Beat the Heat with Succulents"
Speaker: Dr. Severn Doughty
August 5, Noon-1pm: Reflections in the Garden
"Gingers - Foliage, Fragrance & Flowers for
Sale"
Speaker: Tim Chapman
August 13, Volunteer Appreciation Lunch
September 9, Noon-1pm: Reflections in the Garden
"Antique Roses"
Speaker: Dr. Allen Owings
September 28-29, 8:30-5:00:
Corn Maze at Harvest Days
October 5, 12, & 19, 4pm-7pm: Corn Maze Saturdays
October 7, Noon-1pm: Reflections in the Garden
"Preserve the Herbal Harvest, Sachets,
Vinegars, and Butters"
Speakers: Rita Salman & Kathy Mullins
October 16, 6pm: Wine and Roses Elegant Dinner
October 26, 4pm-9pm: Night Maze at Burden
November 4, Noon-1pm: Reflections in the Garden
"Outdoor Kitchens"
Speaker: Robert Seidenglanz, R S OUTDOORS
& Jared Jones, Angelo's Landscape Designs
December 9, Noon-1pm: Reflections in the Garden
"A Natural Christmas"
Speaker: Joel Franklin, Peregrin's Florist
Vision:
Burden Horticultural Society will be a strategic partner in fulfilling the goals of the Burden Center Master Plan, including developing garden collections that reflect the heritage of south Louisiana and establishing focused gardens; greenhouses; and training and support facilities that will provide a complete horticultural education experience for the general public.
Mission:
In concert with the Burden Center Master Plan, the mission of BHS is to enhance and promote the Burden Center and its serene environment for the benefit of the public through educational programs, fundraising, and volunteerism.
BHS Board:
Officers:
Burden Horticultural Society will be a strategic partner in fulfilling the goals of the Burden Center Master Plan, including developing garden collections that reflect the heritage of south Louisiana and establishing focused gardens; greenhouses; and training and support facilities that will provide a complete horticultural education experience for the general public.
Judy Foil, Chair
Mary Jane Howell, Treasurer
Aline Creed, Secretary
Directors:
Ginnie Bolin, Director
Wanda Chase, Director
John Compton, Director
Scott Courtright, Director
Sherry Eubanks, Director
Katherine Hessburg, Director
Leonard Kilgore, Director
Simone Kramer, Director
Kay Martin, Director
Penny Miller, Director
Barbara Quirk, Director
Cary Saurage, Director
Susan Severance, Director
Diana Wells, Director
Jamila Sykes, Director
Dr. Jeff Kuehny, Ex-Officiao Director
Annette Barton, Ex-Officiao Director
Dr. John Russin, Liaason to LSU AgCenter
Advisory Committee:
Newsletter Editor:Leslie Bardwell
Coleman Brown
Jeanne Clements
Gigi Gauthier
Dr. Pat Hegwood
Barbara Laudun
Frances Monroe
John Monroe
Marilyn Root
Malcolm Tucker
Charles Yarbrough
Ginger Ku
