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    <title>LSU AgCenter . Summer</title>
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      <title>Use Milkweed To Attract Monarchs</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 01 Oct 2007 18:37:09 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[(Video 08/27/07) Some plants are great for attracting beautiful insects – like butterflies. In this Get It Growing segment, LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dan Gill introduces you to a plant that not only attracts Monarch butterflies but also serves as a type of nursery for their young. (Runtime: 1 minute, 30 seconds) - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Take Advantage Of Shade-loving Plants During The Hot Times</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 01 Oct 2007 18:35:32 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[(Video 08/20/07) It’s been extremely hot lately, making it uncomfortable to go outside and work in the garden. The good news is that it feels a little better in the shade. With that in mind, LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dan Gill introduces you to a beautiful shade-loving plant. (Runtime: 1 minute, 27 seconds) - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Make Room For New Growth On Gingers And Cannas</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[(Audio 08/27/07) Pruning Gingers and cannas can be tricky. Once a shoot has flowered it will not flower again. Gardeners can prune these shoots back down to the ground and make room for new shoots that will sprout up later. (Runtime: 60 seconds) - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Transplants Need To Be Hardened Before Going Into The Garden</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 01 Oct 2007 17:04:40 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[(Audio 08/27/07) The young transplants gardeners buy at local nurseries have been raised under perfect conditions in greenhouses. As a result, transplants may need to be hardened off first before being planted in the garden.(Runtime: 60 seconds) - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Large Caterpillar Populations Can Damage Plants</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[(Audio 08/27/07) Caterpillars are one of the leading pests that attack plants in our landscapes. Their damage usually can be tolerated, but populations of these pests can be high at the end of summer. Monitor their damage and apply pesticides if necessary. (Runtime: 60 seconds) - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Gardeners Can Boost Their Lawns Now With One Final Application Of Fertilizer</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[(Audio 08/27/07) The end of August or the first week of September is the last time this year to apply nitrogen fertilizer to your lawn. You do not want to encourage vigorous growth into the fall, because that makes the grass less hardy going into the winter. (Runtime: 60 seconds) - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Prepare Roses For Fall Blooming</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[(Audio 08/27/07) Roses have their share of problems during the summer, but if we wait through it, we can expect a good blooming season in the fall. Evaluate your roses now. Prune them, if they need it, to prepare them for fall blooming. (Runtime: 60 seconds) - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Heat Is Hard On People And Plants</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[(Audio 08/20/07) Heat stress is terrible this time of the year. The weather is just as hard on our plants as it is on us, so we should avoid planting trees and shrubs now. Wait until the weather cools down in October before trying to plant. (Runtime: 60 seconds) - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Prune Palms To Keep Them Attractive</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[(Audio 08/20/07) Part of the pruning is to remove unattractive faded fronds from the lower part of the palm's head. This becomes more difficult as the palm grows taller. (Runtime: 60 seconds) - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Mosquito Protection Is Important For Gardeners</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[(Audio 08/20/07) This time of the year, gardeners tend to work in the early morning or early evening hours when mosquitoes are most active. Gardeners should protect themselves with mosquito repellant or clothing. (Runtime: 60 seconds) - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Mowing Frequently Eliminates The Need To Bag Grass Clippings</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[(Audio 08/20/07) Bagging grass clippings is not necessary if you mow frequently. If you don't, however, bagging the clippings can keep your yard healthy and attractive. (Runtime: 60 seconds) - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Balanced Ecosystem Keeps Ponds Healthy</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[(Audio 08/20/07) Aquatic gardens are popular in Louisiana landscapes. But gardeners can have problems keeping their ponds looking healthy. One striking issue is green water. A balanced ecosystem can stop green water from developing. (Runtime: 60 seconds) - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Add Warm-season Bedding Plants For Color In Your Garden</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 17 Aug 2007 16:11:34 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[(Video 08/13/07) Despite the intense heat this time of the year, you can still add warm-season bedding plants to your landscape to provide that great color we all crave. Stop by your local nursery or garden center, and you’ll find they have a wide selection of wonderful plants in just about every height and color you can imagine. (Runtime: 1 minute, 33 seconds) - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Horticulturist Offers Advice On Determining When A Pear Is Ripe</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[(Audio 08/13/07) We start looking for pears to ripen on our trees in August. They will start to change color, with a red blush appearing on the fruit. You also might notice the fruit soften or drop out of the tree. If that happens before they're ripe, you can ripen them off the tree for fresh eating. (Runtime: 60 seconds) - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Repot Plants That Have Outgrown Their Containers</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[(Audio 08/13/07) Many gardeners grow plants in containers. Container plants growing outdoors may need to be repotted after vigorous growth during the summer. You can see wilting and stunted growth on a plant that has outgrown its container. (Runtime: 60 seconds) - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Fern Plantings Allow Gardeners To Work In The Shade</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[(Audio 08/13/07) When it's hot outside, gardeners need to look for jobs that can be done in the shade. Ferns work great in shady areas, and this time of the year they may have unattractive fronds that need tending. (Runtime: 60 seconds) - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Louisiana Irises Are Dormant, Ready For Dividing</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[(Audio 08/13/07) The Louisiana Iris becomes dormant in the months of August and September. Then they begin active growth again in October. That means now is a great time to divide and transplant these plants. (Runtime: 60 seconds) - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Milkweed Attracts Migrating Monarch Butterflies</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 17 Aug 2007 15:49:39 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Hardy Hibiscus Produces Beautiful Flowers</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 07 Aug 2007 18:40:22 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[(Video 08/06/07) Want a flower the size of a dinner plate that will bloom beautifully all summer long? In this week’s Get It Growing segment, LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dan Gill introduces you to some popular hibiscus varieties you can find at your local nursery this time of year. (Runtime: 1 minute, 32 seconds) - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Crocosmia Is An Easy-to-grow Summer-flowering Bulb</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 07 Aug 2007 16:10:32 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[(Video 06/25/07) Many gardeners are painting their summer landscapes with the sweeping colors of beautiful flowers.  Gardeners can use a perennial flowering plant that’s not only colorful but also easy to grow in sun or shade – and resistant to major diseases and insects.  (Runtime: 1 minute, 33 seconds) - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Azaleas Can Show Signs Of Iron Deficiency</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 07 Aug 2007 16:05:32 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[(Video 06/11/07) Just like people, plants can lack the necessary minerals to lead a healthy life. Azaleas are one of the most popular shrubs in Louisiana landscapes. They like an acid-type soil. If they’re grown in alkaline soils, they have problems getting the iron they need out of the soil, and this leads to a disease called iron chlorosis. (Runtime: 1 minutes, 30 seconds) - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Looking For Fruit Or Privacy? Gardeners Have Options With Elaeagnus</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 07 Aug 2007 16:07:35 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[(Video 06/18/07) The Elaeagnus plant, also known as the Gumi, provides delicious fruit for the making of jelly. But the plant also can be used to create an excellent sound barrier or privacy barrier along the edge of your property. In this week’s Get It Growing segment, LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dan Gill points out that the species to buy depends on which of those benefits you prefer. (Runtime: 1 minute, 21 seconds) - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Native Wisteria Has Long Blooming Season</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 07 Aug 2007 15:58:24 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[(Video 05/28/07) It is not as well known as its Chinese and Japanese counterparts, but there is a native wisteria vine found in Louisiana. It's called Wisteria frutescens, and it blooms about now (in late May). While the Chinese wisteria’s blooming is over in about two weeks – one big flash – the native wisteria has been in bloom at least a week or two and is going to continue to bloom for more than a month. (Runtime: 1 minute, 31 seconds) - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Duranta Is A Tropical Plant That Offers Cold-hardiness</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 07 Aug 2007 16:02:34 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[(Video 06/04/07) Many tropical plants do quite well in Louisiana’s subtropical climate. In this week’s Get It Growing, LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dan Gill introduces us to a tropical plant that is gaining in popularity and offers a degree of cold-hardiness many tropical plants do not have. (Runtime: 1 minute, 30 seconds) - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 08 Aug 2007 16:37:43 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[(Audio 08/06/07) In these hot days of late summer our plants dry out quickly. Watering correctly will keep plants healthy. Mulching plants also helps conserve water, but overwatering can cause root rot. (Runtime: 60 seconds) - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Coleus Offers Beautiful Foliage In Shady Areas</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[(Audio 08/06/07) Coleus is a great bedding plant. It has beautiful foliage in a variety of colors. Coleus can be grown in the sun or the shade, but most prefer some shade. Just make sure you choose a variety suitable for the sunlight situation your coleus plants will be growing in. (Runtime: 60 seconds) - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Check Landscape For Spider Mite And White Fly Infestations</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[(Audio 08/06/07) Two of the most difficult insects to deal with in the home landscape are spider mites and white flies. Spider mites are tiny and difficult to see. White flies are small and white, and the young white flies are attached to the underside of the leaves they infest. Both of these insects feed on the sap of plants. (Runtime: 60 seconds) - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Gardeners Can Have A Fall Tomato Crop</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 08 Aug 2007 16:19:13 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[(Audio 07/30/07) Louisiana vegetable gardeners can plant a wonderful crop of fall tomatoes. We need to get the transplants planted this month in North Louisiana. South Louisiana gardeners can wait until September to plant. (Runtime: 60 seconds) - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Prepare Vegetable Garden For Cooler Temperatures</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[(Audio 07/30/07) Vegetables we plant in August reflect the fact that summer will end soon. Crops like broccoli, cauliflower and kohlrabi can be seeded now. There also are other cool-season vegetables you can plant into your garden. (Runtime: 60 seconds) - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Chinch Bugs Could Be Causing Lawn Damage</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[(Audio 07/30/07) During hot summer days, especially if the weather is dry, chinch bugs can proliferate in area lawns and cause plenty of damage. Symptoms include patches of grass that are brown and dead. (Runtime: 60 seconds) - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Get Palms Planted Now</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 07 Aug 2007 20:42:20 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[(Audio 07/30/07) Palms can be planted all over the state. They need to be planted during warm weather, and August is the last month to plant them. Be sure to plant palms that are hardy enough for the area you live in. (Runtime: 60 seconds) - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Keep Summer Bedding Plants Attractive</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 07 Aug 2007 20:40:40 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[(Audio 07/30/07) Louisiana has a long summer growing season. The bedding plants we planted in April and May have been growing for a long time and may be tall and leggy at this point. It is too early to pull them out and plant cool-season bedding plants, but you can cut back these plants.(Runtime: 60 seconds) - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Plant Basil For End-Of-Summer Production</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[(Audio 07/23/07) Basil is a heat-tolerant herb that grows well in Louisiana during the summer. You can find basil plants at your local nursery to plant into your garden. If you already have some growing, harvest regularly. (Runtime: 60 seconds) - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Use Cut Flowers To Enliven The Indoors</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[(Audio 07/23/07) Cutting flowers from the garden is a great way to bring the outdoors in. Cut flowers in the late afternoon, cutting them on a slant. Put them in a bucket of water until you are ready to arrange them. Keep the arrangement away from direct sunlight and heat. (Runtime: 60 seconds) - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Prune Blackberry Canes That Produced Fruit This Year</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[(Audio 07/23/07) Blackberries can be easy to grow and productive in the home garden. This is a good time to prune your blackberry plants. The canes that produced fruit this summer can be cut back. But leave the new canes alone. They will produce for you next year. (Runtime: 60 seconds) - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Leaf Miner Is Hard To Control, But It's Not Impossible</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[(Audio 07/16/07) The leaf miner is a common pest of ornamentals and vegetables. The larvae of leaf miners cause the damage to the plants. These pests feed on cells within the layers of the leaf, making it difficult to control them. (Runtime: 60 seconds) - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Shade Trees Can Reduce Energy Costs</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[(Audio 07/09/07) May through June is the peak harvest time for most tomatoes in Louisiana gardens. You may still have tomato flowers now, but with the intense heat of mid-summer, those flowers are less likely to set fruit. On the other hand, Roma tomatoes and other heat-tolerant tomatoes do well in the summertime. (Runtime: 60 seconds) - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Webworms Cause Minor Damage To Trees</title>
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      <title>Mowing Frequently Keeps Lawn Healthy</title>
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      <title>Plant Vegetables That Can Withstand Summer Heat</title>
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      <title>Tropical Plant Combines Beauty and Fragrance</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[(Video 07/30/07) Louisiana gardeners love two things in their landscapes – great fragrances and wonderful tropical plants. The Harlequin Glory Bower or “Clerodendrum tricotomum” offers both of those.  (Runtime: 1 minute, 28 seconds) - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Aphids Common Pests Of Crape Myrtles</title>
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      <title>Ligularias Work Well In Shady Areas</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[(Video 07/16/07) You won’t find leopard plants growing in African savannahs. But you can find them growing in Louisiana landscapes. LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dan Gill talks about the ligularia in this Get It Growing edition. (Runtime: 1 minute, 28 seconds) - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Webworms Cause Minor Damage To Trees</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 07 Aug 2007 16:13:56 GMT</pubDate>
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      <description><![CDATA[(Audio 07/02/07) Louisiana gardeners grow many plants in containers. This time of the year these plants need plenty of watering, especially if they are in a sunny location. Repotting plants into larger containers can help you cut down on the amount of watering you need to do. (Runtime: 60 seconds) - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Ornamental Grasses Have Many Positive Traits</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[(Audio 07/02/07) Palm trees can be grown all over Louisiana. If you want to add a palm to your landscape, now is the time to plant them. Homeowners in North Louisiana should choose hardy palms for their climate. (Runtime: 60 seconds) - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Horticulturist Explains A Method To Remove Cypress Knees</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[(Audio 07/02/07) The bald cypress is Louisiana's state tree. It makes a great addition to the landscape, but gardeners can have a problem with cypress knees. LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dan Gill explains how to remove knees that might pop up. (Runtime: 60 seconds) - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Prune Hydrangeas and Gardenias Immediately After Blooming</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[(Audio 07/02/07) Hydrangeas and gardenias bloom in the early summer. Although most of the summer-flowering shrubs we grow in our landscapes bloom on new growth, hydrangeas and gardenias set their flower buds in late summer. When the plants finish flowering, prune them quickly so as not to cut off next year's flower buds. (Runtime: 60 seconds) - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Summer Bedding Plants Brighten Louisiana Landscapes</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 11 Jul 2007 17:27:17 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[(Audio 06/25/07) Despite the intense heat of summer, you can continue to plant colorful bedding plants to brighten your summer beds. Be sure to keep them well watered when they are newly planted. (Runtime: 60 seconds) - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Leave Gladiolas Foliage Intact Afer Blooming</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[(Audio 06/25/07) Gladiolas bulbs are planted in Louisiana landscapes to provide beautiful spikes of flowers in many colors. Once a gladiola finishes blooming, you should cut off the faded flower but leave all the foliage intact so it can provide food for the bulb. (Runtime: 60 seconds) - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Soluble Fertilizers Can Add A Boost Of Nutrients For Plants</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[(Audio 06/25/07) Fertilizers are products that add essential minerals and nutrients to the soil. Soluble fertilizers are dissolved in water and applied as a liquid to plants. They provide immediate nutrients to plants, but they do have drawbacks. (Runtime: 60 seconds) - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Mexican Tarragon Can Replace French Variety During Summer</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[(Audio 06/25/07) Tarragon is an herb that is popular in poultry dishes. French tarragon is the classic variety, but it won't grow in Louisiana during the summer. Cooks and gardeners can substitute Mexican tarragon to overcome that obstacle. (Runtime: 60 seconds) - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Pre-emergence Herbicides Can Stop Weeds From Occurring</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[(Audio 06/25/07) Weeding work is never done, but there are ways to suppress weeds. Mulch is one way to keep weeds down. A pre-emergence herbicide also can prevent weeds from taking over beds. (Runtime: 60 seconds) - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Summer Is Good Time To Add Plants To Your Aquatic Garden</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[(Audio 06/18/07) Summer is an excellent time to add plants to an aquatic garden. Plants in good-sized pots can simply be placed into the pond. There are no holes to dig or beds to prepare. (Runtime: 60 seconds) - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Profusion Zinnias Stand Up To Louisiana's Summers</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[(Audio 06/18/07) Zinnias provide bright colors in the garden and make great cut flowers. Although many zinnias perform poorly during the summer months, Profusion zinnias can stand up to Louisiana's heat. (Runtime: 60 seconds) - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Drop In Rose Production Stems From Heat Stress</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 11 Jul 2007 16:37:10 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[(Audio 06/18/07) During the intense heat of summer rose blooms are fewer, smaller and poorer in quality. Heat stress causes the drop in production. Even though it may seem like roses could use fertilizer, now is not the time to apply fertilizer to your roses. (Runtime: 60 seconds) - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Pull Up Petunias When They Start To Languish</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[(Audio 06/18/07) Petunias are a popular summer bedding plant up north, but these plants generally tend to fade in Louisiana's summer heat. Wave petunias, however, will tolerate more heat than most varieties. (Runtime: 60 seconds) - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Take Precautions When Gardening In The Heat</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[(Audio 06/18/07) High temperatures and high humidity can create a dangerous heat index. It's important to take care of yourself when you garden this time of the year. Garden early in the morning or late in the evening and follow the shade around. (Runtime: 60 seconds) - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Don't Worry About Webbing From Bark Lice</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[(Audio 06/11/07) You may notice fine silvery webbing appearing on the bark of trees during the summer. These webs are made by tiny insects called bark lice or psocids. While it looks alarming, these insects won't harm the tree. (Runtime: 60 seconds) - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Prune Roses When They Finish Blooming</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 10 Jul 2007 19:52:47 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[(Audio 06/11/07) Most of the roses in our gardens today are everblooming roses. But some gardeners still grow once-blooming roses. When these roses finish flowering, it is time to prune them. Just study each plant carefully to decide how to prune it. (Runtime: 60 seconds) - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Gardeners Can Stop Suckers On Crape Myrtles</title>
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      <title>Check Trees Before A Storm Approaches</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[(Audio 06/11/07) June ushers in hurricane season in Louisiana, and strong thunderstorms also are common during the summer months. To prepare your yard for potential storms, check for weaknesses or dead branches in trees. Also, plan what objects need to be picked up in your yard if you know a storm is approaching. (Runtime: 60 seconds) - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <description><![CDATA[(Audio 06/11/07) Home gardeners can grow a number of vegetables from the onion family. These crops are planted in fall and harvested this time of the year. Pull the onion, shallot or garlic bulb out of the ground and let it dry in the sun a few days. (Runtime: 60 seconds) - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Composted Yard Waste Can Be Reused In Gardens</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[(Audio 06/04/07) Creating a compost pile is a great way to recycle yard waste. Fallen leaves and grass clippings can be turned into valuable material that can be used in garden bed preparation or as top dressing. (Runtime: 60 seconds) - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Lichens Are Not Harmful To Trees</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 10 Jul 2007 19:15:02 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[(Audio 06/04/07) Gardeners may notice poorly-performing plants with grayish-green growths on them. These growths, called lichens, often are blamed for harming trees or shrubs. Lichens are not parasites, but they often live on trees that are already unhealthy. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Gardeners Can Ripen Homegrown Tomatoes Indoors</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 10 Jul 2007 19:10:46 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[(Audio 06/04/07) A vine-ripened tomato freshly picked from the garden can be a real treat. But harvesting tomatoes at the perfect time is not always possible. If they still need it when you pick them, you can ripen tomatoes indoors. (Runtime: 60 seconds) - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Mowing Often Keeps Lawn Healthy</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 06 Jun 2007 17:49:12 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[(Audio 06/04/07) Mowing is the main lawn chore during the summer months. You need to mow often enough so that when you do mow you are not cutting off more than a third of the leaf blade. Of course, this will mean mowing at least once a week. (Runtime: 60 seconds) - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Vegetables Planted In June Must Be Able To Tolerate The Heat</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 10 Jul 2007 18:54:39 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[(Audio 06/04/07) The vegetables we plant in Louisiana this time of the year have to be able to take the intense heat throughout the summer. We can plant a variety of vegetables such as canteloupe, eggplant and okra. (Runtime: 60 seconds) - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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