Monday, November 4

Southern University Ag Center holds enjoyable Community Garden Workshop

Stephanie Elwood, right, shows attendee the right way to pot a plant

Participant, Krystal Sugulleh is thrilled about her new plants

Mila Berhane discusses edible landscape

Participants pot transplant seedlings to take home

Mr. James Snowden, first time attendee, hugs his young vegetable plants
Baton Rouge, LA - The SU Ag Center held a Community Garden Workshop today, November 4, 2013 from 10 am – 3 pm in A. Williams Hall. The workshop featured fall vegetables suitable for Louisiana weather, in the yard or in containers. Topics of discussion and related hands-on activities centered on community, school, and container gardens. 

The training culminated in potting fall vegetable by participants who then took their seedlings home to grow and nurture for healthy eating. This event, like many others, is geared towards reducing food deserts, encouraging physical activities, and healthy living.

Stephanie M. Elwood, Extension Associate for Community Gardens; Mila Berhane, Senior Research Associate; and Tiffany Franklin, Extension Associate organized the event. 

To get help starting a garden at home, school or community, call 225-771-2242.

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Contact:        
Bridget Udoh
(225) 771-5714

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