LSU AgCenter Botanic Gardens at Burden Hummingbird Guide

    Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge ParishUniversity Botanic Garden and Research Landscape

    Shop & Support the Mission

    Fresh nectar in a minute.

    Every bag of NectarBloom™ funds the guides, the Hummingbird Trail, the lab testing, and the free care resources on this site. When you buy our nectar, you help us keep hummingbird education open, honest, and growing — for every bird lover, everywhere.

    NectarBloom 2 lb bag — pure cane sugar hummingbird nectar

    NectarBloom™ — 2 lb Bag

    Fresh nectar in a minute.

    No boiling, no dye. The same sugar hummingbird flowers make. One ingredient, nothing else. Makes up to 160 oz of fresh feeder nectar per bag.

    • Fresh nectar in a minute: measure, stir until clear, and pour
    • No boiling, no dye
    • The same sugar hummingbird flowers make
    • One ingredient, nothing else: 100% pure cane sugar
    • Lab tested. Resealable 2 lb bag, sourced and packed in the USA

    1 Bag · 2 lb

    $21.99

    Free shipping included

    Best Value

    2 Bags · Season Supply

    $39.88

    Free shipping included

    Direct orders are temporarily sold out. NectarBloom™ is still available on Amazon.

    Buy on Amazon

    Ships fast via Amazon Prime

    See full product details

    Direct orders temporarily unavailable

    “Your purchase isn’t just nectar — it’s how we keep this hummingbird care library free, accurate, and growing.”

    Thank you for flying with us

    Overview

    LSU AgCenter Botanic Gardens at Burden gives the Hummingbird Trail a Baton Rouge anchor rooted in plant research, public education, and Louisiana horticulture. The property includes trial gardens, wooded areas, walking trails, seasonal flowering displays, and plant collections that can support Ruby-throated Hummingbirds during the warm months. Its value for Nectarbloom is educational: this is a place where visitors can see how regional plant choices, garden design, and habitat management shape what birds and pollinators use. The Burden landscape is more than a pretty garden; it is a living classroom for Southern gardening. For hummingbird travelers moving through Baton Rouge, it offers a credible, accessible, and locally grounded stop.

    Hummingbirds to Watch For

    • • Ruby-throated Hummingbird

    Best Time to Visit

    Plan your visit during April, May, June, July, August, September, October for the highest chance of hummingbird sightings. Early morning and late afternoon are typically the most active feeding times.

    Plants and Habitat

    • • Trial gardens
    • • Native and ornamental plantings
    • • Pollinator beds
    • • Woodland edges
    • • Seasonal flowering displays

    NectarBloom Tip

    LSU AgCenter Botanic Gardens connects hummingbird habitat with plant research, public education, and Louisiana gardening expertise.

    Visitor Notes

    University-affiliated public garden and research landscape. Check official site for current hours, programs, trail access, and event schedules.

    Map

    Ruby-throated Hummingbird near Trial gardens at LSU AgCenter Botanic Gardens at Burden in Louisiana

    Open in Google Maps

    Reviews and Sightings

    Visited LSU AgCenter Botanic Gardens at Burden? Share what you saw — your photos, ratings, and notes help fellow flock-watchers know what to expect.

    Share a Visit

    Sources

    Visited LSU AgCenter Botanic Gardens at Burden?

    Share your visit — a photo, a rating, and a quick note help fellow flock-watchers know what to expect. No account required.

    Share a Visit

    Fresh nectar in a minute.

    Buy on Amazon