The LSU AgCenter and the Tangipahoa Parish Master Gardener Association will hold a home orchard workshop at the Hammond Research Station on Feb. 24, from 9 a.m.- 3 p.m.

Topics to be discussed by LSU AgCenter faculty include backyard fruit trees, fruit that requires a trellis, insect infestations, diagnosing diseases and hands-on training: pruning and grafting.

Registration for the workshop is $15, which is required by Feb. 21.

The research station is located at 21549 Old Covington Highway (Highway 1067 off of La. Highway 190).

For additional information contact Sandra Benjamin at 985-748-9381.

Johnny Morgan