Lifestyle

NAUW Eunice Branch makes contributions to the community

The NAUW Eunice Branch is a segment of a national organization of dedicated educated women who use their time, energy and extra strength for making the communities they live in a better place by promoting the women in that community.

From the September 2008 Eunice News files

Gardens of the onth chosen

Apple history and trivia

Did you know that many varieties of apples stand out as perennial favorites. In the United States, the Red Delicious is the country’s most popular grown apple? It was called the Hawkeye when discovered in 1872.

AgCenter expert offers tips for repairing hurricane-damaged homes

If your home was damaged by Hurricane Laura, you’re understandably eager to restore your home and life as soon as possible. So many things depend on it.

Labor Day has a unique history

Labor Day is Monday. Did you ever wonder about the history behind Labor Day? According to Newspaper Metro, the first Labor Day was celebrated in New York City on Tuesday, Sept.

Who do you go to for reliable information?

As the consumer horticulture extension specialist for Louisiana, I am very interested in understanding how the stay-at-home orders during the COVID-19 pandemic affected the amount of gardening folks did while they were at home. That’s why the LSU AgCenter is conducting a consumer gardening survey.

How to keep your pets cool in hot temperatures

Summer may be a time for vacations and recreational activities for human beings, but pets may not be privy to the same luxuries. Summer recreation may not always include our four-legged friends, as summer heat and other issues can pose a threat to companion animals.

Prepare ahead to keep food safe

With Hurricane Laura expected to make landfall on the coast of Louisiana, many residents in the state may find themselves without electricity. The safety of refrigerated and frozen foods is always a concern following extended power outages.

Get It Growing: Why won’t my figs ripen?

Fig season is well underway, and many fig varieties are wrapping up their production while others are still producing and ripening. Fig season can begin in Louisiana as early as mid-June and end as late as early October, depending on the varieties.