Consider adding calla lilies to landscape (Video 4/19/10) During spring, you can purchase many bulb plants at your local nurseries. On this edition of Get It Growing, LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dan Gill introduces you to a perennial bulb that reliably comes back again and again with beautiful flowers. (Runtime: 1:40) |
Great time to plant Louisiana Irises (Video 4/26/10) Colorful Louisiana irises are blooming beautifully across the state. Now also is a great time to plant them. On this edition of Get It Growing, LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dan Gill provides tips on growing this popular spring flower. (Runtime: 1:30) |
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Corn farmers plant 2010 crop (TV News 4/12/10) Louisiana corn farmers have finished planting the 2010 crop. Weather early in March had the state's corn farmers worried they wouldn’t get their crops in the ground during the optimal planting time. LSU AgCenter correspondent Tobie Blanchard reports that ideal weather conditions over two weeks gave some farmers opportunities to plant corn -- and other farmers are preparing to plant soybeans. (Runtime: 1:39) |
Pick perennials for a recurring display of color (Video 4/12/10) When you visit your local nursery, you’ll see lots of bright, colorful flowers to choose from. But what you might not notice are some wonderful plants that have not displayed their blooms yet. LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dan Gill explains the advantage of planting perennials. (Runtime: 1:31) |
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