The Eighth Annual Baton Rouge Spring Garden Show will be March 27-28 at Parker Coliseum on Highland Road on the LSU campus from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. each day.

David Himelrick, LSU AgCenter professor of horticulture, said the floor of the coliseum will be “transformed into a fascinating world of plants and gardens.”

Each year the show includes numerous vendors selling a variety of plants and garden-related merchandise, ranging from artwork and furniture to irrigation equipment and unique planters.

Show visitors will be able to purchase specialty plants from palms to plumerias, as well as products such as pond fish, metal work, garden tools, pots, ornaments and landscaping materials.

Local garden societies and organizations will be on hand with information about their specialties and offer plants for sale.

“The show is will be a fun event for the whole family and is the place to be if you love plants,” Himelrick said.

LSU AgCenter faculty members and other horticulture experts will present a series of talks during the show and conduct a plant health clinic to help homeowners diagnose plant pest and health problems and answer garden questions.

Children’s activities will include planting seeds, playing with insects and learning about animals.

The Kiwanis Club will again sponsor the fourth annual, nationally sanctioned Louisiana state chili cook-off competition on both days at the 4-H Mini Farm adjacent to Parker Coliseum.

March 28 also will feature the Baton Rouge Spring Car Show from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m.

Admission to the show is $5 for adults, with children 12 and under free.

Additional information is available from David Himelrick.

Johnny Morgan