Agriculture

Give food a second life – Rebuild your soil

From the Eunice
Bulb and Blossom
Garden Club
Scraps from food that feeds people can take on a second life by fertilizing the plants that feed people. What an amazing chemical free cycle if implemented.

Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow

Every year, the National Garden Bureau shines a spotlight on a select group of plants, and for 2024, the lily has been chosen as one of those deserving special recognition.

Celebrating love and floral beauty in February

As February unfolds, hearts beat a little faster in anticipation of two significant events: Valentine’s Day on Feb. 14 and National Floral Design Day on Feb. 28.

Proactive steps to protect your plants

By Heather Kirk-Ballard
LSU AgCenter horticulturist
When winter weather forecasts call for freezing temperatures, it’s crucial to take proactive steps to safeguard both your home and plants from the impending cold snap.

Train to be a farmer

BATON ROUGE — The LSU AgCenter will begin a free, yearlong training program for beginning farmers in Louisiana in February.