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For our June meeting, Dr. Yan Chen of the LSU AgCenter will present Growing Tea in Louisiana. There are several tea farms nearby, as our climate is well-suited to growing Camellia sinensis. (The photo above features three-year-old tea bushes at the LSU AgCenter Hammond Research Station.) Dr. Chen will talk about growing the tea shrubs and harvesting the leaves and processing them and will be bringing some actual plants. Because of Covid restrictions, she cannot brew and serve us tea for tasting but will bring samples for our members to take home.
Immediately before the meeting, HSABR members will host a Herbal Happy Hour from 5:00–6:00 p.m. for members and guests to showcase our nearby Heritage Herb Garden. Everyone will have an opportunity to see the fascinating Garden Kaleidoscope that has recently been installed in the Heritage Herb Garden, and our Garden Intern, Kevin Folivi, will be present to lead short tours to introduce the plants and to speak about the purpose of the garden.
So come early to see our garden and then walk the short distance to the Conference Center for the meeting—you'll have a good chance to see the Children’s Garden as well as the shady playground as you stroll by.
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
LSU AgCenter Botanic Gardens, 4560 Essen Ln, Baton Rouge, United States