Lauren McGue

Botanic Garden Manager - Clark Co.

Office: (702) 940-5432
Email: lmcgue@unr.edu
Address: 8050 Paradise Rd, Suite 100, Las Vegas, Nevada 89123
Representing: Clark County - Las Vegas, Nevada
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Education

B.A. Smith College

Programs

Discover a hidden gem in Las Vegas! Nestled on seven peaceful acres at 8050 Paradise Road, our Botanic Gardens are a refreshing escape from the bustling city. Wander through lush gardens showcasing over 4,500 stunning plants growing outdoors in our unique environment. Botanic Gardens are defined by Botanic Garden Conservation International as institutions holding documented collections of living plants for the purpose of research, conservation, and display.

Honors and Awards

2022 Extension Horticulture Impact Champion

News & Journal Articles, Fact Sheets, Reports...

Fact Sheets
Fruit Trees for Southern Nevada: 2024-2025 Annual Report The Extension Botanic Gardens in Las Vegas maintains a long-term observational trial designed to identify fruit tree cultivars that are both productive and resilient under southern Nevada conditions. This annual report summarizes yield data collected during the 2024–2025 growing season. McGue, L., Alizadeh, A., Longwood, V., and Robinson, M.L. 2026, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno
Hemp Basics: Anatomy of a Female Hemp Plant This publication provides readers with a thorough introduction to the anatomy of the female hemp plant, which is grown and harvested for many uses. The major parts of female hemp plant are discussed and displayed in a diagram. McGue, L., Morawska, M., Robinson, M.L. and O'Callaghan, A.O. 2021, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno, FS-21-97
Groundcover Plants for Southern Nevada: Viable Alternatives to Turfgrass Groundcover plants are essential for keeping southern Nevada cool. While many desert residents are removing turfgrass to reduce water use, they should consider replacing it with the attractive, drought tolerant alternatives discussed in this publication. McGue, L., Robinson, M.L., O'Callaghan, A.O. and Leas, L. 2021, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno, FS-21-93
White Paper
Industrial Hemp White Paper Growing Hemp in the American Southwest Publication provides horticultural, historical, and legal information on hemp; it is intended to educate the public and those interested in growing legal hemp in the American southwest. Proper growing practices, laws, fees, and hemp uses are discussed to provide readers with a solid introduction to the hemp industry. McGue, L., Lane, K., Robinson, M.L., McCoy, J., Morawska, M., Anderson, J., Lombard, K., Leas, L., Masson, R. and O'Callaghan, A.O. 2021, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno