Category: Gardening

2018

A Rose By Any Other Name

ROSES ARE SOME of the most popular and beautiful flowering shrubs grown, but starting a rose garden may seem to be a daunting task to

December 29, 2018

2018

Nature’s Pollinators in the Garden

OCTOBER WAS WARMER than usual. In fact, it was HOT! The vegetable plants I put in the ground in October succumbed to the heat. But

November 1, 2018

2018

Growing Fall and Winter Veggies

Yes you can grow veggies in the fall and winter! In fact, I prefer this time of year to be in the garden. The weeds

October 1, 2018

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Fall-ing for Your Garden

Finally, an end to the long, hot summer is in sight! Leaves will start falling and the garden will soon transition into a sleepy mode.

September 2, 2018

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Bringing Vacation Home

One of the happiest times of the year is the week of family vacation. If you bring home some items that remind you of your

August 1, 2018

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Surviving the Summer Heat

“In the good old summertime; In the good old summertime; Strolling through a shady lane; With your baby mine…” That song may describe a

July 2, 2018

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Super Plants to the Rescue

Walking through a nursery or garden store becomes overwhelming very quickly. How do you know types of plants to choose? Which will best withstand Louisiana’s

June 1, 2018

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Growing the Gift of Love

Springtime brings lots of gift-giving opportunities. Between Mother’s Day, graduations and weddings, you may find yourself doing quite a bit of shopping. Jewelry, countertop appliances or

May 1, 2018