Advance registration is required. Tickets are non-refundable.
Depart Hyatt Regency New Orleans 7:00 am - Bus leaves from the transportation tunnel of the Hyatt Regency, lobby level near the concierge desk
This tour will highlight nursery operations, tea production, and ongoing landscape and nursery research throughout southeast Louisiana. Tour stops will include visiting two major nurseries in southeast Louisiana (Bracy's and Windmill), a Tea producer (Fleur De Lis Tea Co.), and the Hammond Research Station (HRS). Departing from New Orleans, attendees will have the opportunity to tour two prominent nursery production facilities in the region, a local tea (Camellia sinensis) farm and processor, followed by a tour of the HRS facilities to observe ongoing green infrastructure research projects (raingardens, bioretention cells) and tour the HRS gardens. A catered lunch featuring Louisiana cuisine will be available at the tea farm. This tour will provide value to attendees by incorporating in-depth nursery production visits, tea production and processing, research discussions spanning a range of disciplines, and a synopsis of Louisiana ornamental horticulture history to provide a unique experience for guests.
Tour Stops Stop #1: Windmill Nursery Arrive: 8:30 am Depart: 10:00 am Stop #2: Bracy’s Nursery Arrive: 10:30 am Depart: 12:00 pm Stop #3: Fleur De Lis Tea Company Arrive: 12:20 pm Depart: 2:20 pm Tour and cup of tea. Lunch of Jambalaya, salad, veggies, water/iced tea. Gluten free/vegan option available upon request. Stop #4: LSU AgCenter Hammond Research Station Arrive: 2:40 pm Depart: 5:00 pm
5:00 pm Depart for Hotel
Sponsoring Professional Interest Groups: Ornamental/Landscape & Turf (OL/T); Water Utilization and Management (WUM); Nursery Crops (NUR); Herbs, Spices, and Medicinal Plants (HSMP); Asian Horticulture Group (AH); Plant Biotechnology Interest Group (PBIG)
Tickets are non-refundable. Advance purchase required.
Bus will depart Hyatt Regency at 8:45 am and return to the hotel at 5:00 pm Shuttles bus pick up will be on Loyola Street
Stop #1: Narrated journey down Old River Road Stop #2: Swamp Boat Tour of Bayou Segnette Swamp Stop #3: Segnette Landing Harbor Front Dining (lunch) Stop #4: Oak Alley Plantation Tour
ASHS Professional Interest Group/Committee Sponsor: Invasive Plant Research (NPR)
Friday, August 1, 2025 from 8:30 AM - 12:00 PM New Orleans City Garden Tour
Graduate and Undergraduate Member: $28 Non-Student Price: $38 (based on availability) Advance registration is required. Tickets are non-refundable.
Depart Hyatt Regency New Orleans 8:30 am Welcome to the New Orlean’s City Garden Tour! Take a leisurely stroll through the New Orleans Garden district, highlighting the city’s unique multi-cultural influences and southern charm. Come with us through a tour of the New Orlean’s Botanic Garden, with its exotic plant conservatory, Art Deco design influences, and enchanting sculpture garden. Afterwards, enjoy a moment of quiet as we explore the Historic Oak Grove of City Park that has stood the test of time, with its 500-year-old Live Oaks. Join us in admiring this hub of American history!
Sponsoring Professional Interest Groups: Graduate/Undergraduate Student Interest Group
