Are you ready for spud season? If you want to grow your own potatoes, it’s time to dig into the dirt and get planting.
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.
Every year, a series of gardening surveys is conducted to determine evolving trends in home gardening, consumer interests, perspectives and the types of information they value.
Put down the pruning shears.
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.
BATON ROUGE — The LSU AgCenter will begin a free, yearlong training program for beginning farmers in Louisiana in February.
After a year of economic challenges amplified by unfavorable weather, Louisiana farmers recently got some good news from LSU AgCenter experts. The costs of inputs like fertilizer and fuel, while still high, are trending downward.
Ronnie Levy knows rice.
By Olivia McClure
omcclure@agcenter.lsu.edu
Winter is about to make its presence known, and with it comes many questions about protecting landscape plants, pipes and pets when the temperature drops.