Island holiday year round

Norfolk Island pines can be found at many garden centers, florist shops and grocery stores this time of year. (Photo by Heather Kirk-Ballard/LSU AgCenter)
It can stay pretty warm here in Louisiana during the winter months, and with temperatures in the upper 80s this whole week, it can feel like island time while the rest of the country experiences cooler temperatures. However, we are fortunate to live in a climate where subtropical and tropical plants can grow. Our growing season is extended, and we can enjoy a diversity of plants. One such plant,…

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