Agriculture / Horticulture
Harvest winter vegetables at proper time
The vegetables we grow in Louisiana during the cool season are some of the most delicious and nutritious that our home gardens can produce. […]
Articles by LSU AgCenter News
Agriculture / Horticulture
Fall is the time to plant spring-flowering bulbs
We’ve become accustomed to running out and buying flats or pots of blooming bedding plants to create “instant flower gardens.” […]
Health
Keep Halloween treats fun, healthy
When asked what Halloween means, kids usually put candy at the top of their list. But research shows that given a choice between treats and toys, kids will often prefer the toys, according to Beth Reames, LSU AgCenter nutritionist.
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Agriculture / Horticulture
Azaleas are popular for multi-season blooms
Encore azaleas have gathered consideration attention over the past 10 years, but we need to remember we had great, fall-flowering – sometimes referred to a multi-seasonal-flowering – azaleas before the Encore varieties. […]
Agriculture / Horticulture
Plant broccoli, cauliflower now
Cooler mornings in October make it a joy to get out and work in the home vegetable garden. […]
Agriculture / Horticulture
Cool season brings landscape chores
Late September and early October begin the transition to cool weather and fall activities in the Louisiana landscape. […]
Agriculture / Horticulture
First ‘Super Plant’ named for fall 2011
Belinda’s Dream rose is the first Louisiana Super Plant selection to be announced for the fall 2011 season. […]
Health
Use caution when eating cantaloupe
Some people may be wondering if they should ever eat cantaloupe again. But LSU AgCenter food scientist Marlene Janes says she certainly plans to, although she recommends taking precautions.
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Agriculture / Horticulture
Fall is best time to plant fruit trees
Late fall through winter in Louisiana is a great season for planting low-maintenance fruit trees in backyard landscapes. […]