By John Monzingo
Assistant County Agent

The Piney Hills Louisiana Master Gardeners are proud to announce the newest graduates of the
Master Gardener program. These dedicated individuals completed a comprehensive twelve-week
course covering a wide range of horticultural topics, including organic gardening, botany, plant
propagation, entomology, weed and turf management, soil science, and more. The program is
designed to enhance participants gardening knowledge and prepare them to serve their
communities through volunteerism and education.

Graduates (Front Row, Left to Right):
John Beck, Linda Spruell, Iyonna Laster, Alica Adams, Emily Blount, Ivan Sweet, Angela
Preuett

Back Row (Left to Right):Doug Sanders, Angie Chapman, Xavier Bonyfield, Sasha Sweet, Alison Storms, Effren Galindo

Not Pictured: James Preuett