Lifestyles
Know the score before puchasing “daily deals”
Frugal shoppers looking to snag a bargain can spend a lot of time browsing daily deal sites on the internet. […]
Articles by LSU AgCenter News
Business
Christmas tree farming a $700k business
With nearly 35 million Christmas trees sold in the United States every year, there still may be room for a few more growers, according to LSU AgCenter forestry specialist Don Reed. […]
Agriculture / Horticulture
Winter lawn care means “relax”
Frost has settled over the majority of the state. This means many of our warm-season lawn grasses are going dormant for the winter. […]
Agriculture / Horticulture
Winter care for tropical landscape plants
As cold winter weather begins to settle in over the state this month, we can expect freezing temperatures in the 20s and even occasionally the teens for the next few months. […]
Agriculture / Horticulture
Still time to plant pansies, violas
The ideal planting time for cool-season bedding plants in Louisiana runs from late September through early December. Some of our common cool-season flowers prefer the earlier planting dates, and some do better with the later planting dates. […]
Lifestyles
How to test Christmas trees for freshness
In the coming weeks many families will conduct their annual and traditional hunt for the perfect Christmas tree. […]
Lifestyles
Don’t fret about fried turkey
Fried turkey is not as unhealthful as it sounds – if you don’t eat the skin of the bird, according LSU AgCenter nutritionist Beth Reames. […]
Agriculture / Horticulture
Try growing edible flowers
Flowers are the delight of gardeners. Their beautiful colors, shapes and fragrances are the inspiration for gardening efforts by countless hobby horticulturists. […]
Agriculture / Horticulture
Kale, cabbage best for winter foliage
Ornamental kale and cabbage are becoming increasingly popular as fall bedding plants in Louisiana. […]