PlantFest

09/27/2026

09/26/2026

What a wonderful day at PlantFest! 🌿🌸

We loved helping everyone find the perfect plants and seeing so many happy gardeners! Thank you to everyone who came out, supported our Master Gardeners, and made today such a fun and successful event.

We truly couldn’t do it without our amazing volunteers and all of you who continue to support us. 💚🌱

Thank you for making PlantFest such a special day!

09/26/2026

🌿 TODAY is PlantFest! 🌿

Come spend the morning with us for plants, pollinators, community, and featured speakers throughout the day! Whether you’re looking for something new for your garden, want to learn from local gardening experts, or just enjoy being around fellow plant lovers, there’s something for everyone.

📅 Saturday, September 26
⏰ 8 AM–1 PM
📍 2206 Johnston Street, next to Blackham Coliseum

Bring your friends and family and come see what the Lafayette Parish Master Gardeners have growing for you. We can’t wait to see you at PlantFest!

09/26/2026

TODAY is the day! 🌿 PlantFest 2026 is happening from 8 AM–1 PM at the Demonstration Beds at the Ira Nelson Horticulture Center.

Come shop for plants and learn while you shop with four FREE educational talks throughout the morning and noon hour. 🌱

📍 2206 Johnston Street, next to Blackham Coliseum
🌼 Open to the public!

09/25/2026

🌿✨ PlantFest is almost here! ✨🌿

The tables are going up, the plants are getting arranged, and we’re getting everything ready for tomorrow! 🌱

A LOT of work goes into making PlantFest happen, and we’ve had so much fun getting everything ready for you!

Come see us TOMORROW (September 26) at PlantFest and find something new to take home for your garden. 🌸🌿

We can’t wait to see you! 💚

📅 Saturday, September 26 | 8 AM–1 PM
📍 Lafayette Parish Master Gardener Demonstration Beds
2206 Johnston Street, next to Blackham Coliseum

09/24/2026

🌿 PLANTFEST PLANT SPOTLIGHT: Blue Waterleaf 🌿

Add brilliant blue flowers to a moist area of your garden with Blue Waterleaf (Hydrolea ovata)!

This native plant produces striking blue-violet blooms that provide nectar for pollinators. It grows well in full sun to part shade and prefers moist to wet soils, making it a great choice for rain gardens, pond edges, and other naturally damp areas. 🦋💙

🌱 Blue Waterleaf will be available at PlantFest!

📅 Saturday, September 26 | 8 AM–1 PM
📍 Lafayette Parish Master Gardener Demonstration Beds
2206 Johnston Street, next to Blackham Coliseum

09/23/2026

🌿 PLANTFEST PLANT SPOTLIGHT: Bird Pepper 🌿

Add a little heat and plenty of color to your garden with Bird Pepper (Capsicum annuum)!

This heat-loving pepper thrives in full sun and produces small, bright red fruits that stand out beautifully against glossy green foliage. The peppers are attractive to birds and add both ornamental interest and wildlife value to the landscape. 🌶️🐦

🌱 Bird Pepper will be available at PlantFest!

📅 Saturday, September 26 | 8 AM–1 PM
📍 Lafayette Parish Master Gardener Demonstration Beds
2206 Johnston Street, next to Blackham Coliseum

09/23/2026

🌵 Succulent Planters at PlantFest! 🌵

Looking for something a little different? We’ll have a variety of one-of-a-kind potted succulent arrangements available at PlantFest! 💚

Each container is filled with a fun mix of succulents in its own unique pot — perfect for a sunny patio, porch, windowsill, or as an easy-care gift.

✨ No two are exactly alike, so come early for the best selection!

📅 Saturday, September 26
⏰ 8 AM–1 PM
📍 2206 Johnston Street, Lafayette
Next to Blackham Coliseum

Come find your favorite before they’re gone! 🌿