Lafayette Parish Master Gardeners Association

06/01/2026

Here's a list of the vegetables/fruit you can plant in June in Louisiana!

Watermelons (direct-seed or plants):
S. LA 3/15-7/15
N. LA 3/15-6/30

Okra (direct-seed or plants):
S. LA 3/15-6/30
N. LA 4/1-6/30

Cantaloupes (direct-seed or plants):
S. LA 3/15-6/30
N. LA 4/1-6/30

Squash, summer (direct-seed or plants):
S. LA 3/15-6/30
N. LA 4/1-6/30

Peanuts (direct-seed):
S. LA 4/1-6/15
N. LA 4/1-6/15

Peas, Southern (direct-seed):
S. LA 4/1-6/30
N. LA 4/15-7/31

Peppers (hot plants):
S. LA 3/15-6/30
N. LA 4/1-6/15

Potatoes, sweet (sets):
S. LA 4/15-6/30
N. LA 5/1-6/30

Pumpkins (for a Halloween harvest):
S. LA 6/15-7/10
N. LA 6/15-7/10

View the Louisiana Vegetable Growing Guide for more: https://tinyurl.com/VegetablePlantingGuide

05/13/2026

The deadline to apply for the upcoming Lafayette Parish Master Gardener class is May 31st!
A link to the application can be found here: https://www.lpmga.org/joinlpmga.html

Do you have what it takes to become a Louisiana Master Gardener? Many of our local programs are accepting applications for classes that begin soon! Check out training opportunities across the state here: https://www.lsuagcenter.com/topics/lawn_garden/master%20gardener/program/become-a-lmg

05/07/2026

"Is it ok to use mulch in our flower beds? I heard mulch causes termites."

Organic mulch, such as ground bark, pine straw, and dried leaves, is a useful gardening tool for controlling weeds, conserving moisture, and keeping flower beds looking neat. Go ahead and use it. Just be sure not to allow any type of organic mulch to be piled against the foundation of the house, especially if it becomes deep enough that it reaches the siding. This is an open invitation to termites.

Better yet, try to maintain a mulch-free strip immediately adjacent to the foundation wall that is approximately two feet wide. Use gravel or other inorganic mulch in this area if you wish.

Learn more about termites and how to protect your home here: https://extension.msstate.edu/publications/protect-your-house-termites

04/18/2026

The LSU AgCenter’s free, online Home Gardening Certificate Course covers the basics of gardening in Louisiana, from soil prep to planting and maintenance.

It’s a great fit for beginners and anyone looking to learn more about growing vegetables, herbs, and other plants at home: https://www.lsuagcenter.com/topics/lawn_garden/master%20gardener/home-gardening-certificate-course?fbclid=IwAR1kcV6qkw0iubkNeUmsmop05DDK8Y63EX2tvbSG_ogN8xI0T4k7YJJ5dDA

04/03/2026

Super Plants - 2026.

Dragon's Breath Celosia
Stokes Aster (Stokesia) - all varieties
Dwarf Yaupon
Early Bird Gold & Goldsturm Rudbeckia

04/03/2026

April is National Garden Month! Below is a list of fruits and vegetables that you can plant this month in north and south Louisiana.

Cucumbers (direct-seed or plants):
S. LA 3/1-5/15
N. LA 4/1-5/15

Okra (direct-seed or plants):
S. LA 3/15-6/30
N. LA 4/1-6/30

Tomato (plants):
S. LA 3/15-5/15
N. LA 3/20-6/30

Peppers (hot plants):
S. LA 3/15-6/30
N. LA 4/1-6/15

Peppers (bell plants)
S. LA 3/15-5/15
N. LA 4/1-5/30

Watermelons (direct-seed or plants):
S. LA 3/15-7/15
N. LA 3/15-6/30

Corn, sweet (direct- seed):
S. LA 2/15-5/1
N. LA 3/1-5/15

Eggplants (plants):
S. LA 3/15-5/15
N. LA 4/1-5/15

Beans, snap,bush (direct-seed):
S. LA 2/15-5/15
N. LA 3/15-5/15

Swiss Chard (plants):
S. LA 1/15-5/1
N. LA 1/15-5/1

Check out the vegetable planting guide for more information: https://tinyurl.com/VegetablePlantingGuide

03/19/2026

AgMagic is open to the public March 28–29 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Families can explore the interactive exhibits and learn more about Louisiana agriculture in a fun, hands-on way!

03/19/2026

Before you start preparing for spring and summer gardening, make sure you know your zone!

The USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map helps gardeners choose plants that are most likely to thrive where they live. Louisiana spans five different zones.

03/11/2026

It was a beautiful day for a trolley ride on the Lafayette Azalea Trail!

Our wonderful tour guide, Denise Lanclos, president of the Azalea Trail, had so much to tell us about Azaleas and the history of the Azalea Trail in Lafayette. Wil, our driver, from Luxury Limos of Lafayette, did a great job driving the trolley through narrow streets so that we could see the best azalea displays in town!

Thanks to Lynn Hair, our wonderful field trip committee chair for planning a wonderful day!

03/03/2026

March is a great time to start planting your spring vegetable garden! Below is a recommended list for south and north Louisiana!
🫛Beans, snap,bush (direct-seed):
S. LA 2/15-5/15
N. LA 3/15-5/15

🥕Carrots (direct-seed):
S. LA 1/15-3/15
N. LA 1/15-4/1

🍈Cantaloupes (direct-seed or plants):
S. LA 3/15-6/30
N. LA 4/1-6/30

🥒 Cucumbers(direct-seed or plants):
S. LA 3/1-5/15
N. LA 4/1-5/15

🌽 Sweet Corn (direct-seed):
S. LA 2/15-5/1
N. LA 3/1-5/15

🫜 Radishes (direct-seed)
S. LA 1/15-3/31
N. LA 2/1-3/15

🥬 Spinach (direct-seed):
S. LA 2/1-3/15
N. LA 2/1-3/30

🥬Swiss Chard (plants):
S. LA 1/15-5/1
N. LA 1/15-5/1

🍅 Tomato (plants):
S. LA 3/15-5/15
N. LA 3/20-6/30

🍉Watermelons (direct-seed or plants):
S. LA 3/15-7/15
N. LA 3/15-6/30

The Louisiana Vegetable Growing Guide showcases a full list of veggies to plant! View it: https://tinyurl.com/VegetablePlantingGuide