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Local Treasures In The Great Outdoors

LONGER HOURS OF sunlight beckon unhurried strolls through many of the most spectacular landscapes our region has to offer. Bring your mask and consider visiting

March 31, 2021

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Pruning Made Simple

PRUNING IS ONE of those necessary gardening tasks that often goes awry or is intentionally neglected for fear of doing it wrong. No need for

February 28, 2021

Perennials can provide color year round.

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Planning for Perennials

HOW MANY OF us can name a month of the year by what is blooming? Holly berries in December, camellias in January, paperwhites in February,

January 31, 2021

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Let Gardening Brighten Your Days

WINTER GRAYS AND damp ground can make for dull days. Did you know houseplants are reported to improve concentration, boost one’s mood, and lower stress?

December 31, 2020

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December Is The Perfect Time To Plant Trees

Tips from a Louisiana Master Gardener If shrubs and trees weren’t pruned last month, and Hurricane Zeta didn’t do it for you, there is

November 30, 2020

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Planting Flowering Shrubs In November

Just when you thought gardening was over for the year, think again! November is an excellent time to plant a variety of greenery. Planting shrubs

October 31, 2020

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Let’s Give Them Pumpkin To Talk About

October signals the celebration of harvest season and all things orange, yellow, and red. If you were one of the brave souls to plant pumpkin

September 30, 2020

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Gardening Clean-Up Tips: Getting Ready For Fall

Think the weather outside is too hot for gardening? Think again! Hopefully by now kids have returned to school as have you to the garden.

September 1, 2020

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10 Plants That Are Poisonous To Pets

THERE ARE MORE than 700 plants known to cause reactions ranging from mild nausea to potentially life-threatening. The following list of ten are most commonly

August 1, 2020

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Tips for Watering in the Summer Months

SUMMER MONTHS IN the garden are known for either too much rain or not enough. Because July’s weather is very humid and hot with several

July 1, 2020

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Home Grown Vegetables For Summer

THERE IS NOTHING like a homegrown tomato. The very aroma of a juicy, plump, ripe tomato slice on a BLT sandwich typifies summer. It could

June 1, 2020

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The Great Outdoors: Enjoying Some of Louisiana’s Best Gardens

When the state-wide stay-at-home order is lifted, consider visiting some of the best gardens southeast Louisiana has to offer. It will be a beautiful and

May 1, 2020

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