2023 Garden Symposium

Garden Symposium will be April 21 from 9am-3pm with an admission of $70. 

Please join us for a day devoted to gardening on the grounds of Elsong Gardens. Celebrate our 30th year of welcoming gardening experts to share their vast knowledge and expertise with garden lovers of the region. Set amongst the estate gardens of Joe Biedenharn, the first bottler of Coca-Cola, guests enjoy a day of gardening know-how, a catered lunch, creative inspiration from floral design experts, and fellowship with other gardeners. Topics are regionally focused. Our 8th annual plant sale will feature Louisiana Herbs, Louisiana Tech Greenhouses, and Mizell's Camellia Hill Nursery.

Guest speakers for our morning sessions will be Jessica Russell and Paige Mizell. 

Paige's family has been in the nursery industry for decades. After a career in education, Paige returned to her roots; she currently serves as Vice President of Mizell's Camellia Hill Nursery. Her lecture,…