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Calla Lilies
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)
Choosing Perennials
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)
Corn Planting
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)
Rice Planting
Farmers planting rice across La.
(TV News 04/26/10) Rice plants are starting to emerge in some areas of the Louisiana. Farmers got somewhat of a late start in planting this year's crop. LSU AgCenter correspondent Tobie Blanchard has the details. (Runtime: 1:48)
Homebuyer
Homebuyer education programs available through LSU AgCenter
(TV News 4/19/10) Purchasing a home can be an intimidating process. The LSU AgCenter is assisting families with the steps to homeownership. LSU AgCenter correspondent Tobie Blanchard talks with two homeowners who have benefited from the program. (Runtime: 1:59)
Super Foods
Nutritionist calls attention to beneficial foods
(TV News 04/05/10) Most people know foods such as spinach and broccoli are good for them, but grocery stores have many healthful options consumers may not have considered. LSU AgCenter correspondent Tobie Blanchard has the details. (Runtime: 1:40)
Louisiana Iris
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)
Select warm-season bedding plants in April
(Audio 04/05/10) Gardeners should be careful when selecting bedding plants this time of the year. Nurseries carry both cool-season and warm-season bedding plants. Be sure to purchase bedding plants that will provide color for you even through the summer heat. (Runtime: 60 seconds)
Container orchids require special soil mixes
(Audio 04/26/10) Orchids are wonderful flowering plants with a moderate cost that are becoming more readily available all the time. They are popularly given as gifts, but they are not your ordinary houseplants. Orchids are potted in special orchid mixes and require proper watering. (Runtime: 60 seconds)
Summer bulbs can enhance gardens
(For Release On Or After 04/23/10) Now is a great time to add summer bulbs to your gardens. Most summer-flowering bulbs are native to tropical and subtropical climates and will reliably bloom in Louisiana for many years. Summer bulbs are those that bloom roughly from May through September.
Try solid sodding when planting a new lawn
(Audio 04/12/10) Permanent lawn grasses grow best during the warm season which makes spring a prime grass planting season. Solid sodding is the preferred method when trying to establish a lawn. Hear more about the advantages of solid sodding a new lawn. (Runtime: 60 seconds)
Get the most out of your landscaping efforts
(For Release On Or After 04/09/10) This time of the year always seems to inspire a frenzy of gardening activity. People flock to nurseries, and trees, shrubs, ground covers, tropicals, perennials and bedding plants are sold by the truckloads. In the frantic rush to plant something in the landscape, however, don’t forget that the more thought you put into your planting decisions, the more satisfactory your results are likely to be.
Spider mites damage vegetables and ornamentals
(Audio 04/05/10) Spider mites are a type of pest that is barely visible to the naked eye. They attack and damage plants such as roses, palms, eggplants and many other vegetables and ornamentals. Find out what symptoms to be aware of when checking for spider mite infestation. (Runtime: 60 seconds)
Powdery mildew found on plants during April
(Audio 04/19/10) Powdery mildew is a fungal disease that appears as a fine, white, powdery covering on the leaves of many different kinds of plants. Powdery mildew fungus is most troublesome when the weather is dry, humid and warm. Find out which plants are most commonly affected by powdery mildew. (Runtime: 60 seconds)
Careful choices matter when it comes to plants
(For Release On Or After 04/02/10) Fragrance is a plant’s way of touching us without physical contact. Like many things we enjoy in nature, the perfume is not really intended for us – but it seems like it is, anyway. If you love fragrant plants in the garden, you will be thrilled with our native honeysuckle azalea.
Fertilize container plants for rich soil
(Audio 04/19/10) Longer days and warmer weather this time of the year will encourage growth in many plants growing in containers. In order to keep soil from container plants nutritious, it is important to use fertilizer. Learn the best types of fertilizer to use for container plants. (Runtime: 60 seconds)
Harvest herbs before intense heat of summer
(Audio 04/12/10) Most herbs grow better during cooler weather and tend to fade away as temperatures rise. Here is a list of herbs that need to be harvested generously over the next few weeks before the heat of summer arrives. (Runtime: 60 seconds)
Plant redbuds for a delightful landscape addition
(Audio 04/26/10) The redbud is an outstanding native spring-flowering tree used to brighten landscapes. Redbuds can be found at your local nursery or garden center. It is best to plant them before the heat of summer arrives. Listen for details about the conditions required for optimal redbud growth. (Runtime: 60 seconds)
Garden education programs available during springtime
(Audio 04/05/10) In Louisiana, gardening education begins during springtime. Garden shows, symposiums, demonstrations and lectures are planned to teach people more about gardening. Learn more about how to utilize these educational programs. (Runtime: 60 seconds)
Move houseplants outdoors during summer
(Audio 04/26/10) Many people move their indoor plants outside during the summer. Outdoor conditions are much better than those indoors, and this move can help rejuvenate plants and make them grow better. Hear more about how to revitalize container plants with a move outdoors. (Runtime: 60 seconds)
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