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Plant A Tree For Arbor Day; Here’s How!
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(For Release On Or After 01/16/04)Arbor Day, a day we set aside to appreciate trees and plant them, is celebrated on the third Friday in January in Louisiana.

Now Is Great Time To Prune, But Do It Properly
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(For Release On Or After 01/09/04) Pruning is a gardening job that is often neglected because gardeners are not exactly sure what to do. There is a great deal of confusion about how to prune, when to do it and even why pruning is done.

Try These Award-Winning Plants
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(For Release On Or After 01/02/04) Three flowers, two bedding plants and three vegetables earned the distinction of being named 2004 All-America Selection Awards. And one of them was an All-America Selection Gold Medal winner.

Nematodes – The ‘Unseen’ Pest
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(For Release On Or After 01/23/04)Invisible pests are living in the soil of our vegetable gardens, and these microscopic round worms known as nematodes are problems for home gardeners and commercial farmers.

Know What To Do When Freeze Damage Occurs
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(For Release On Or After 01/30/04)If we Louisiana gardeners used only plants that are hardy in our area, we would never have to cover them or be worried about them when it freezes.
Green Industry Packs Economic Wallop, Says LSU AgCenter Horticulturist
(Distributed January 2004) Louisiana's "green industry" continues to be one of the leading economic players among the state's agricultural commodities, according to LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dr. Tom Koske. It trails only forestry.
Off-season Is Good Cleanup Time, Observes LSU AgCenter Horticulturist
(Distributed January 2004) In January and February, outdoor gardening is at a low to nonexistent rate in most homes. "Why not clean up the yard in preparation for spring gardening?" asks LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dr. Tom Koske.
LSU AgCenter Horticulturist Announces 2004 All-America Rose Selections Winners
Winning Rose
(Distributed January 2004) The New Year ushers in new rose varieties and winners of the All-America Rose Selection, according to LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dr. Allen Owings.
New Year Kicks Off Vegetable Gardens, Says LSU AgCenter Horticulturist
Carrots
(Distributed January 2004) With the beginning of the year comes a new start at vegetable gardening. In January, you may already have at least 20 crops growing in the garden from last fall, says LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dr. Tom Koske.
LSU AgCenter Nutritionist Advocates Aquatic Exercise with Proper Diet
(Distributed January 2004) Aquatic exercise is one of the fastest growing segments of the fitness industry, according to LSU AgCenter nutritionist Dr. Beth Reames, who advocates exercise with a proper diet for a healthy lifestyle.
Diabetes Triggers Strokes, Heart Attacks, Warns LSU AgCenter Nutritionist
(Distributed January 2004) Young and mature adults, ages 18-44, who get type 2 diabetes are 14 times more likely to have a heart attack and up to 30 times more likely to have a stroke than their peers without diabetes. "The heart-attack rate is especially alarming," says LSU AgCenter nutritionist Dr. Beth Reames.
Don’t Risk Illness from Raw or Undercooked Eggs, Warns LSU AgCenter Nutritionist
(Distributed January 2004) Eating raw or undercooked eggs is an invitation for foodborne illness. The same is true for lightly cooked eggs and egg dishes, according to LSU AgCenter nutritionist Dr. Beth Reames.
Enjoy Mardi Gras Season Without Illness, Admonishes LSU AgCenter Nutritionist
(Distributed January 2004) "You don’t want food poisoning as your memento of the Mardi Gras season," says LSU AgCenter nutritionist and food safety expert Dr. Beth Reames. By following some simple practices, you can enjoy the festivities without suffering from foodborne illnesses.
LSU AgCenter Horticulturist Explains Symptoms of Freeze- and Cold-damaged Vegetables
(Distributed January 2004) With winter here, garden produce may not look so good. The cold may bring out off-colors because of a different concentration of pigments in the plants, according to LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dr. Tom Koske.