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    <pubDate>Fri, 25 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Ornamental sweet potatoes add color to landscapes</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 05/25/12) Ornamental sweet potatoes are a popular warm-season annual for adding foliage colors to the summer landscape. The original varieties include plants with leaves that are chartreuse-lime green (Marguerite), blackish purple (Blackie, Black Beauty, Ace of Spades) and tricolored (Pink Frost). - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Gardenias are blooming across La.</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 05/18/12) Gardenias are blooming in Louisiana landscapes now. Known as cape jasmine to some Southern gardeners, gardenias are one of the most widely planted landscape shrubs in Louisiana. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Newer flowers adorn home landscapes</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 11 May 2012 14:24:57 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 05/11/12) Many of us may not realize it, but the last 20 years have been some of the most exciting times in the history of home landscaping. It would be impossible to list all the new ornamental plants – from trees to shrubs to perennials to annual flowers – that have been recently released. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Daylilies give early-season color</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 04 May 2012 16:35:12 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 05/04/12) Daylilies are one of the most popular flowering plants for late spring and early summer landscapes in Louisiana. They have reached peak bloom about three weeks early this spring due to our lack of significant cold weather in February and March. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Consider environments for summer landscape planning</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 26 Apr 2012 14:53:21 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 04/26/12) Keep environmental conditions in mind when you select plant materials for a home landscape. The size of the planting area is important along with other site characteristics, such as sun or shade exposure, wet or dry locations, and exposure to windy conditions. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Tropical-like plants can highlight summer landscapes</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 20 Apr 2012 18:19:26 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 04/20/12) Mid- to late spring is when we start seeing tropical-like plants take off and start growing as we enter our warmest time of year. Instead of summer being a “down time” in the landscape, you can use these plants to enhance your warm-season efforts. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>2011 La. Super Plants are still super</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 04/12/12) In 2010, the LSU AgCenter introduced a new ornamental plant education, promotion and marketing program called Louisiana Super Plants. It highlights tough and beautiful plants that perform well in Louisiana landscapes. Plant selections are announced each spring and fall. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Caladium foliage brightens shady gardens</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 30 Mar 2012 19:47:23 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 04/05/12) Many Louisiana gardeners enjoy a summer landscape planting of caladiums. These are one of the most popular plants to fill shady gardens because they thrive in the heat and humidity common in Louisiana summers. Caladiums are a great, low-maintenance bedding plant. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Think safety with eggs this Easter</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 04 Apr 2012 16:42:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 04/04/12) Little children will have big fun finding and eating Easter eggs. But LSU AgCenter nutritionist Beth Reames said if you’re planning to peel and eat, stuff or make egg salad from leftover dyed Easter eggs, be sure to follow food safety guidelines. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <dc:creator>JMorgan@agcenter.lsu.edu (Johnny W. Morgan)</dc:creator>
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      <title>These warm-weather plants do well in shade</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 29 Mar 2012 20:01:11 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 03/30/12) As the peak of the spring bedding plant season arrives, you may want a few warm-season flowers in the shady areas around your landscape. Most of our warm-season flowers prefer full sun or at least more sun than shade. But many great bedding plants will provide desirable flowering and foliage for those shaded areas in your landscape through fall. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Azalea season is here</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 23 Mar 2012 19:28:40 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 03/23/12) As we enter late March, we are enjoying the blooms of our main traditional southern garden shrub – the azalea. These plants are abundantly planted and represent a large percentage of landscape plants in Louisiana. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>March 27 is American Diabetes Alert Day</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 20 Mar 2012 18:23:08 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 03/20/12) Are you at risk of diabetes? Tuesday, March 27, is American Diabetes Alert Day, an annual event sponsored by the American Diabetes Association to alert Americans of their risk of developing diabetes. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <dc:creator>RBogren@agcenter.lsu.edu (Richard C. Bogren)</dc:creator>
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      <title>Sun-loving bedding plants perform spring through fall</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 16 Mar 2012 16:31:10 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 03/16/12) It’s mid-March, and spring bedding-plant time is here for most of us. We have been eager to plant flowers this spring with our warm winter weather and the early arrival of springlike conditions in the landscape. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Native shrubs, trees are worthwhile additions</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 09 Mar 2012 21:01:25 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 03/09/12) Many home gardeners have an interest in native plants. We are fortunate in Louisiana to have a vast abundanace of native plants for home landscape use. These include our native wildflower, the native Louisiana iris, our state flower, the Southern magnolia, and our state tree, the magnificent bald cypress. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Silverbell is a great, underused native tree</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 02 Mar 2012 19:37:22 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 03/02/12) Silverbells comprise several species of native trees that are attracting increased interest in the southeastern United States. The two-winged silverbell (Halesia diptera) is one of our many smaller-growing native tree species that should be considered for inclusion in a native landscape plan. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Keep ‘your plate in shape’ for March Nutrition Month</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 24 Feb 2012 21:30:38 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 02/24/12) “Get Your Plate in Shape” is the theme for the annual March National Nutrition Month, according to Beth Reames, LSU AgCenter nutritionist. The “plate” refers to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s ChooseMyPlate.gov website, which provides nutritional advice to help people live a healthier lifestyle and lose weight. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>It’s time to start rose care</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 24 Feb 2012 17:41:11 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 02/24/12) Home gardeners need to increase their knowledge and awareness of cultural practices recommended for roses in our landscapes. February and March is the time of the year to get started with your rose garden maintenance. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Landscapes are looking like spring</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 17 Feb 2012 14:29:23 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 02/17/12) Landscapes around the state are in various stages of their spring awakening, but it is still February. With our unusually warm January and February, we’re seeing flower buds opening and foliage growth commencing ahead of schedule. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 02/10/12) Ground covers are very popular landscape plants in Louisiana. The percentage of all ornamental plants sold in the state in the ground cover category is much higher than in other southern states. Our most common ground cover is liriope. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Looking for a red Valentine’s gift? Try fruit</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 02/08/12) Show your Valentine how much you care by surprising her or him with a special treat – luscious red fruit. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>USDA plant hardiness zone map shows La. changes</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 03 Feb 2012 17:08:31 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 02/03/12) When the U.S. Department of Agriculture released its updated Plant Hardiness Zone Map in January, it prompted quite a bit of conversation in the horticultural world. The new map had been long-awaited and was the first update since 1990. It indicates the average minimum winter temperatures for all areas of the United States. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Nutritionist encourages heart-healthy diet</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 03 Feb 2012 15:25:34 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 02/03/12) February, American Heart Month, signals the importance of taking steps to prevent heart disease, the No. 1 killer of women. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Prune trees, shrubs carefully</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 27 Jan 2012 15:35:27 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 01/27/12) Pruning is one of the activities that many home gardeners have questions about. When to prune? How to prune? Why prune? - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Perennial verbenas remain good landscape choice</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 01/20/12) One of the great flowers that continues to be popular in our Louisiana landscapes is perennial verbena. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Prune crape myrtles properly</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 01/13/12) We are midwinter in Louisiana, and this is the time when crape myrtle pruning becomes commonplace. Unfortunately, these are among the most abused trees in Louisiana’s residential and commercial landscapes. Crape myrtles need only occasional pruning, in most cases, to obtain the desired landscape effect. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Try a horticulture resolution this year</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 06 Jan 2012 19:15:20 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 01/06/12) Happy New Year! It's time for new projects, new resolutions and making plans for another gardening season in Louisiana. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <dc:creator>RBogren@agcenter.lsu.edu (Richard C. Bogren)</dc:creator>
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      <title>Redbud tree gives early flower color</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 23 Dec 2011 14:52:45 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 12/30/11) Redbuds are one of our more popular early spring-flowering small trees. The most common redbud species is the Eastern redbud – Cercis canadensis –the one we primarily plant in Louisiana. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Holiday cactuses brighten the season</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 23 Dec 2011 14:37:30 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 12/23/11) Although poinsettias are typically associated with the holidays, another group of plants to consider are the Thanksgiving and Christmas cactuses. These are highly recommended for long-term enjoyment. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Don’t invite insects into homes during holidays</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 12/20/11) Winter doesn’t seem like prime time for pests, but our habits around the holidays and during cold weather could bring bugs into our homes. Christmas trees, firewood, potted plants, decorations from the attic – these all can harbor a host of insects, says LSU AgCenter entomologist Dennis Ring. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <dc:creator>TBlanchard@agcenter.lsu.edu (Tobie M. Blanchard)</dc:creator>
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      <title>It’s not too late to plant cool-season flowers</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 16 Dec 2011 19:29:58 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 12/16/11) Most Louisiana gardeners know about the new Louisiana Super Plants program launched by the LSU AgCenter in 2010. This program highlights tough and beautiful plants that perform well in Louisiana landscapes. The AgCenter announces new selections each spring and fall. We still have time to add cool-season flowers to the landscape. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Mulching is good landscape practice</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 09 Dec 2011 16:12:34 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 12/09/11) Mulching flowers, trees and shrubs is a great sustainable landscape practice when done correctly. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <dc:creator>RBogren@agcenter.lsu.edu (Richard C. Bogren)</dc:creator>
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      <title>Know the score before buying a daily deal</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 05 Dec 2011 21:06:40 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed12/05/11) Frugal shoppers looking to snag a bargain on a beauty treatment, travel package or a fancy dinner at a new restaurant can spend a lot of time browsing daily deal sites on the Internet. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <dc:creator>RBogren@agcenter.lsu.edu (Richard C. Bogren)</dc:creator>
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      <title>Wintertime lawn care mostly means relax</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 02 Dec 2011 15:21:54 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 12/02/11) Frost has settled over the majority of the state. This means many of our warm-season lawn grasses are going dormant for the winter. December begins the bleak time of the year for warm-season turfgrasses in Louisiana. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <dc:creator>RBogren@agcenter.lsu.edu (Richard C. Bogren)</dc:creator>
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      <title>Plant trees now through midwinter</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 18 Nov 2011 21:53:26 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 11/23/11) November, December and into mid-January are excellent times for planting trees in Louisiana. During this period, the soil is still warm, encouraging vigorous root growth, and trees will have several months to get established before summer’s heat. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>There’s still time to plant pansies, violas</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 18 Nov 2011 14:47:22 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 11/18/11) The ideal planting time for cool-season bedding plants in Louisiana runs from late September through early December. Some of our common cool-season flowers prefer the earlier planting dates, and some do better with the later planting dates. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <dc:creator>RBogren@agcenter.lsu.edu (Richard C. Bogren)</dc:creator>
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      <title>You don’t have to fret about fried turkey</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 16 Nov 2011 20:06:06 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 11/16/11) Fried turkey is not as unhealthful as it sounds – if you don't eat the skin of the bird, according LSU AgCenter nutritionist Beth Reames. In fact, experts recommend not eating the skin no matter how a turkey is prepared. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <dc:creator>RBogren@agcenter.lsu.edu (Richard C. Bogren)</dc:creator>
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      <title>LSU AgCenter nutritionist gives advice about diabetes</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 16 Nov 2011 17:27:52 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 11/16/11) Diabetes is now considered an epidemic in the United States, and nearly 26 million children and adults are living with either type 1 or type 2 diabetes, says LSU AgCenter nutritionist Beth Reames. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <dc:creator>RBogren@agcenter.lsu.edu (Richard C. Bogren)</dc:creator>
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      <title>Vow not to gain weight over the holiday season</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 15 Nov 2011 19:18:48 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 11/15/11) Many people face the holiday season afraid they will gain weight. And that is a fear with some merit, says LSU AgCenter nutritionist Beth Reames. There are temptations galore, and many people gain a pound or two – but usually not any more. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <dc:creator>LBenedict@agcenter.lsu.edu (Linda F. Benedict)</dc:creator>
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      <title>Kale and cabbage produce appealing foliage all winter</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 11 Nov 2011 17:17:25 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 11/11/11) Ornamental kale and cabbage are becoming increasingly popular as fall bedding plants in Louisiana. Alternatives to garden mums and pansies, these plants have feathery leaves with robust colors that make them well suited for landscape and container plantings. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <dc:creator>RBogren@agcenter.lsu.edu (Richard C. Bogren)</dc:creator>
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      <title>Sasanquas provide color during late fall, early winter</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 04 Nov 2011 13:41:22 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 11/04/11) Sasanquas are one of our most popular flowering shrubs for the late fall through early winter. Also known by the scientific name Camellia sasanqua, sasanquas are typically smaller-growing than the plants we normally call camellias. They also have more finely textured foliage. They bloom from mid-October through December or January. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Fall can bring colorful foliage and flowers to your landscape</title>
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      <title>Plant foxgloves now for flowers next spring</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 10/20/11) Last fall, the LSU AgCenter announced a new plant marketing and promotion program called Louisiana Super Plants. The program identifies superior plants for Louisiana landscapes and assures wholesale growers are growing and retail nurseries are carrying the selections. Then, we get the word out to the gardening public about these outstanding plants. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Try some new, cool-season flowers in your landscape</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 10/14/11) Are you looking for something new to try in your cool-season landscape this fall and winter? There is much to select from in the way of annual flowers for planting during the cool season of the year. Most of us know about pansies, snapdragons, petunias, garden mums and older varieties of dianthus, but there is much more. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Robin Hill azaleas are popular for multi-season blooms</title>
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      <title>Keep Halloween treats fun, but healthy</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 10/06/11) When asked what Halloween means, kids usually put candy at the top of their list. But research shows that given a choice between treats and toys, kids will often prefer the toys, according to Beth Reames, LSU AgCenter nutritionist. She encourages people to choose miniature toys, stickers and nonfood favors as their treats to dispense to the costumed beggars who come to their doors on Halloween. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Planting time for cool-season flowers starts in October</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 09/30/11) Cool-season bedding plants continue to be popular in Louisiana. Most home gardeners do more warm-weather than cool-weather flower gardening, but we all need to realize that we have many great cool-season flowers that will do well in our climate from mid-fall through late spring. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Coming cool season brings landscape chores</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 09/23/11) September begins the transition to cool weather and fall activities in the Louisiana landscape. It is important to get started with cool-season flowers and bed preparation, assess your lawn status, consider mulching for trees and shrubs, and more. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Ground covers are great for fall planting</title>
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      <title>Palm planting season ends in September</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 09/09/11) Planting palms in home landscapes has gained considerable interest in the past few years for several reasons. For one, many new, exotic palm species and varieties are more readily available. But because cold temperatures the past couple winters damaged some of the species, people are searching for the most reliable palms - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Soil pH, beds, fertilizer are keys to landscape success</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 02 Sep 2011 14:35:41 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 09/02/11) The LSU AgCenter has been promoting research-based best management practices in the home landscape for several years to inform residents on how to properly manage their landscape plants. Many problems associated with landscape plants can be overcome easily if proper practices are maintained. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <dc:creator>RBogren@agcenter.lsu.edu (Richard C. Bogren)</dc:creator>
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      <title>Breakfast cereal eaters stay healthier, do better in school</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 08/31/11) A bowl of cereal can be a great way for school children or anybody to start the morning. Studies show that cereal eaters have better nutrient intakes because cereals provide an important selection of nutrients, said LSU AgCenter nutritionist Beth Reames.Studies also show cereal can help with weight control. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <dc:creator>TBlanchard@agcenter.lsu.edu (Tobie M. Blanchard)</dc:creator>
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      <title>Drift roses offer new landscape options</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 26 Aug 2011 15:35:01 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 08/26/11) The new Drift series roses were created in response to increased consumer demand for smaller, everblooming plants. Drift roses fit a special niche in the shrub-rose market. These roses are from Conard-Pyle/Star Roses, the same folks that gave us the Knock Out series of low-maintenance landscape roses. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Rudbeckia offers annual, perennial color in Louisiana</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 08/19/11) Late summer through fall when temperatures begin to moderate and growing conditions become more favorable is one of the best times of the year to plant flowering perennials. This includes plants such as purple coneflower, Shasta daisies, gaillardia, rudbeckia, daylilies, verbena and more. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Trees need special care during drought</title>
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      <title>Low-maintenance plants provide color in late summer and fall</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 08/11/12) Copper plants are great foliage plants for the landscape. These go by the scientific name of Acalypha, and they really put on a fantastic show in late summer and fall. You can choose from a tremendous number of these varieties – some old, some new. Proven Winners has introduced several the past few years, and we also have a number that are industry standards in Louisiana – such as Louisiana Red and Opelousas Red. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Cook meats carefully to avoid illnesses</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 11 Aug 2011 20:59:05 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 08/11/11) Raw and undercooked meat may contain harmful bacteria that cause foodborne illness, and cooking meat and poultry to recommended temperatures will kill bacteria and decrease the risk of foodborne illness, says LSU AgCenter nutritionist and food specialist Beth Reames. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Prune roses now for fall blooms</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 05 Aug 2011 14:42:37 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 08/05/11) Late August and early September are the time to begin preparing for fall blooms on your roses. Rose flowering and overall performance aren’t great during Louisiana summers, but each year we have the potential to have great fall blooms due to the cooler conditions and typically drier weather. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>What’s a 3-day food supply?</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 07/29/11) Food is a necessity for life, and as a result, a three-day emergency food supply is something you hear a lot about when a hurricane approaches. But just what is a three-day emergency food supply? LSU AgCenter nutritionist and food safety specialist Beth Reames says it involves more than just food. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Disaster preparation should include a family plan</title>
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      <title>Popular vincas vary greatly in landscape performance</title>
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      <title>Children can help prepare for disasters</title>
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      <title>July is Smart Irrigation Month</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 07/15/11) July is Smart Irrigation Month across the country. It’s a program of the Irrigation Association to inform industry professional and homeowners about proper irrigation in the landscape. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Seafood is great on the grill</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 07/05/11) Summer is cookout time, and perfectly grilled Louisiana seafood is moist and flavorful. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Tropical-like summer flowers include cassias, tibouchinas, durantas</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 07/01/11) Louisiana has many great plants that thrive in summer and fall. Some are tropical-like in appearance. They include cassias, princess flowers (also called tibouchinas) and durantas. All are low-maintenance. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>July is National Blueberry Month</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 06/24/11) Enjoying fresh Louisiana berries is a treat that many people look forward to each year. Blueberries are delicious and provide important nutrients that make them a healthful choice to enjoy at meals or as snacks, says LSU AgCenter nutritionist Beth Reames. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Fig trees can enhance landscapes</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 06/24/11) Home gardeners around Louisiana frequently have fruit trees in their landscapes, and the fig is certainly one of the most popular. Ficus carica is a native of Asia and was imported into the United States in the 16th century. The fruit is tasty and can be eaten fresh, made into preserves and jams, or used in baking. Figs make nice additions to landscape plantings. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>You can make your home hurricane ready</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 22 Jun 2011 14:07:22 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 06/22/11) A durable home that withstands natural hazards like hurricanes saves money, time, the ordeal of making repairs and, potentially, your health. And the beginning of hurricane season is a good time to consider ways to make your home tougher if you’re planning any improvements. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Azalea problems answered</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 06/16/11) Azaleas either do great in Louisiana, or they do poorly. The LSU AgCenter regularly receives questions on azalea issues this time of year, but more inquiries than usual have come this spring. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Profusion and Zahara zinnias are good for summer landscapes</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 06/10/11) Home gardeners have long enjoyed zinnias, one of the most popular warm-season bedding plants. New zinnia varieties have been introduced regularly over the last few years. Extended bloom and fewer disease issues are some of the primary criteria in development of new zinnia varieties. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Food ‘plate’ plan makes eating well easier to swallow</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 06/07/11) The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s new food plate plan to encourage healthy eating is certainly easier to swallow than the old food pyramid schema, says Heli Roy, LSU AgCenter nutritionist. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Keep hydrated, keep safe during hot weather</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 06/07/11) Excessively hot weather can lead to an increased risk of dehydration, especially in older adults. Dehydration – the reduction of total body water – may result from an insufficient intake of fluids and/or fluid loss. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Take care of your crape myrtle trees</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 03 Jun 2011 19:13:15 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 06/03/11) Home gardeners need to know and be aware of how to care for and manage crape myrtle trees in our landscapes. These are the most popular of our flowering trees, and questions abound regarding proper care and maintenance. Keys to success with crape myrtles include correct sunlight, ideal soil pH and drainage, proper pruning, regular fertilization, proper mulching and insect control. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Stay away from high-calorie, caffeine-containing drinks in hot weather</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 06/01/11) During this hot, dry weather, stay hydrated with beverages that are good for you, and stay away from high-calorie, caffeine-containing drinks. These drinks, though enticing, come at a high cost healthwise, says Heli Roy, extension nutritionist with the LSU AgCenter. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Landscapes require special care during dry weather</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 31 May 2011 20:37:41 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 05/31/11) As dry weather persists across much of Louisiana, landscapes are threatened. “Spring droughts like we are experiencing now are especially harmful to lawns and landscape plants because this is the time of year when growth is most active and plants need nice spring growth to support them for the remainder of the growing season,” said LSU AgCenter horticulturist Allen Owings. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>June is National Dairy Month</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 27 May 2011 16:31:51 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 05/27/11) June is National Dairy Month, a time to promote and enjoy milk and other dairy products. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Dietary Guidelines recommend that Americans increase their intake of fat-free or low-fat milk and milk products, such as milk, yogurt and cheese. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>There’s plenty to do in the summer landscape</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 27 May 2011 15:34:39 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 05/27/11) The end of May means summer is here, even though summer does not “officially” begin for a few more weeks. Summer in the Louisiana landscape usually begins in May and can run through October. We have many activities to keep in mind during this four- to five-month busy time in the home landscape. Keep all of the following items in mind to be more successful in your landscaping efforts. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>LSU AgCenter recommends windmill palm for Louisiana</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 02/25/10) Palm trees have gained increased interest in Louisiana home landscapes over the past few years, and this resurgence mainly can be attributed to the lack of severely cold weather over the past 20 years, according to an LSU AgCenter expert. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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