Gardening has seen many trends in the past 200 years. Many reflect societal shifts, technological advances and ever-evolving aesthetic changes.
Vermiculite, perlite, and horticultural grit can be added and mixed with compost to make your soil more open structured, more free-flowing, and free-draining.
As we transition from the lower temperatures of winter to the vibrant energy of spring, gardeners throughout the state are rolling up their sleeves, ready to nurture their green spaces into lush, blooming spaces.
Fire ants are formidable pests in gardens and landscapes. They’re known for their painful bites and stings due to venom.
It’s blueberry harvest season. Blueberries are packed with important nutrients, including vitamins and ascorbic acid.
Emma Stelly, a McNeese State University freshman who grew up on a family farm in Vermilion Parish, has been selected to complete an internship at the LSU AgCenter H. Rouse Caffey Rice Research Station this summer.
If you’ve caught sight of those stunning, petite, white-flowered trees this spring, you’re witnessing one of the most dazzling spectacles of the season: the fringe trees.
National Fragrance Day, celebrated March 21, might not be a widely recognized day on our calendars, but it’s hard to deny the integral role that fragrances play in our everyday lives.
Rodney McKay knows a lot about starting fires.
The deadline for “budding” and experienced photographers to submit their best photos for the LSU AgCenter’s 2025 Get It Growing calendar is rapidly approaching.
The deadline for entries is March 31.