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      <title>Louisiana Vegetable Planting Guide</title>
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      <title>Native Tree Growing Guide for Louisiana</title>
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      <title>Welcome to the School Gardens Portal</title>
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      <title>Expert Details Tree Care Before, After a Hurricane</title>
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      <title>Tangipahoa Parish Master Gardener Application Information</title>
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      <title>2004 All-America Rose Selections Winners</title>
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      <title>Hire an Arborist for Residential Tree Needs</title>
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      <title>Blackberry Varieties for Louisiana</title>
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      <title>Louisiana Lawns Fact Sheet:  The Centipede Decline Problem</title>
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      <title>Enjoying Ornamental Ponds in Louisiana</title>
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      <title>Louisiana Lawns Fact Sheet:  Turfgrass for Louisiana Lawns</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 25 Jan 2005 21:49:23 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Louisiana Iris</title>
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      <title>Ground Covers and Vines for Louisiana - A Handbook</title>
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      <title>Take care of roses all summer long</title>
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      <title>Become a Louisiana Master Gardener</title>
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      <title>Welcome to the Louisiana Master Gardener (LMG) Program</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[The LSU AgCenter offers home gardeners opportunities to develop their skills and share their knowledge with others through participation in the Louisiana Master Gardener Program (LMG). - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Trails &amp; Trellises</title>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 21 May 2005 01:28:44 GMT</pubDate>
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      <dc:creator>JAlmond@agcenter.lsu.edu (Joan P. Almond)</dc:creator>
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      <title>All-American Daylilies: Performance and the Rust Threat</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 16 May 2005 13:22:10 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>2003-04 Landscape Performance Bedding Plants and Herbaceous Perennials</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 16 May 2005 17:43:51 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Moles in the Lawn and Landscape</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 18 Apr 2005 17:49:39 GMT</pubDate>
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      <dc:creator>DReed@agcenter.lsu.edu (Donald P. Reed)</dc:creator>
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      <title>Rose of Sharon adds to summer landscapes; Aphrodite named Louisiana Super Plant</title>
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      <title>Soil Test in Fall or Winter</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2009 19:35:16 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Le Tour des Jardins 2013</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 16 Jan 2008 22:24:48 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>SunPatiens offer season-long performance</title>
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      <title>Master Gardeners Conduct Garden History Education</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 11 May 2012 15:52:56 GMT</pubDate>
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      <dc:creator>RSchmit@agcenter.lsu.edu (Rene G. Schmit)</dc:creator>
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      <title>About the Northwest Louisiana Master Gardener Program</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 15 Aug 2005 16:12:08 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[The Northwest Louisiana Master Gardener Program is a volunteer training program that trains people in horticulture in exchange for a return of 40 hours of volunteer service dedicated back into the program, sharing what has been learned with other gardeners. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>2013 Gardener's Gazette</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 09 Jan 2013 15:30:03 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Selection and Care of Pecan Varieties for Louisiana Yards</title>
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      <dc:creator>RSanderlin@agcenter.lsu.edu (Randy S. Sanderlin)</dc:creator>
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      <title>Master Gardener Activities</title>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 04 Mar 2007 01:40:59 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[La-Terre Master Gardeners are active in many projects and activities. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <dc:creator>BJoffrion@agcenter.lsu.edu (Jr., Bennett B. Joffrion)</dc:creator>
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      <title>Vitex provides late spring, summer flowers</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 26 Apr 2013 15:55:40 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Hurricane Information Series: Protect Landscapes &amp; Property</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 13 Jun 2005 18:14:39 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Living in south Louisiana, we know that getting ready for the storm means stocking batteries, candles, water, canned goods and first aid supplies. We also need to think about the landscapes that surround our homes or businesses and how they can provide a buffer zone that can reduce storm damage. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <dc:creator>BJoffrion@agcenter.lsu.edu (Jr., Bennett B. Joffrion)</dc:creator>
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      <title>Hurricane Information Series: Protect Landscapes &amp; Property</title>
      <link>http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/home_gardening/landscaping/Hurricane+Information+Series.htm</link>
      <pubDate>Mon, 13 Jun 2005 18:14:39 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Living in south Louisiana, we know that getting ready for the storm means stocking batteries, candles, water, canned goods and first aid supplies. We also need to think about the landscapes that surround our homes or businesses and how they can provide a buffer zone that can reduce storm damage. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <dc:creator>BJoffrion@agcenter.lsu.edu (Jr., Bennett B. Joffrion)</dc:creator>
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      <title>Backpack Activities at Model School/Chidlren's Garden at Burden Center</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 19 Nov 2012 22:20:41 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>How to Take a Self-Guided Tour of the Model School/Children's Garden at Burden Center</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 04 Dec 2012 03:27:42 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>What is the Model School/Children's Garden?</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[A brief discussion of the Model School/Children's Garden at Burden Center. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Steps to Creating a Successful School Garden</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2009 20:14:47 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[It might feel like a big step to start a school garden, but there are numerous ways to keep the work manageable. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <dc:creator>AWMullens@agcenter.lsu.edu (Ashley Mullens)</dc:creator>
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      <title>A Guide to Growing a School Butterfly Garden</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 19 Jul 2012 14:51:10 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Steps to Growing a Successful School Garden</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 16 Aug 2010 18:43:26 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Growing a school garden can be an exciting, but challenging, initiative.  School gardens have many benefits. The first and most obvious is that the students learn about agriculture. They learn where their food comes from. Teamwork, social skills, healthy food alternatives, literature, math, science, art and physical education can all be taught in the garden area. (PDF Format Only) - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>School Garden Curriculum Resources</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 06 Mar 2012 18:16:55 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[This list presents curriculum resources categorized by subject matter and grade level. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>2011 Louisiana Master Gardener Extension Volunteer Program Annual Report</title>
      <link>http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/master_gardener/lmg_program_accomplishments/annual_reports/2011-Louisiana-Master-Gardener-Extension-Volunteer-Program-Annual-Report.htm</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 20 Apr 2012 21:23:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Information related in this report provides impact data on the contribution of volunteer service by Louisiana Master Gardeners in 2011 and in support of the LSU AgCenter. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <dc:creator>RSchmit@agcenter.lsu.edu (Rene G. Schmit)</dc:creator>
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      <title>Lantanas offer summer color; Bandana named Louisiana Super Plant</title>
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      <title>The Louisiana Home Orchard</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 04 Feb 2005 16:46:58 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Growing your own fruit can be profitable and satisfying, and many fruit trees can add beauty to your landscape. But you can't expect to grow quality fruit without caring for the plants. This publication explains how your success will depend largely on variety selection, soil management, pruning, fertilization, pest control and other cultural practices.  (PDF Format Only) - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Annual Bedding Plants for Louisiana</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[In addition to flowers, bedding plants may be grown for their colorful foliage or interesting forms or textures. With proper selection, they can be used to provide color throughout the year.  Use this publication to help you with bedding plant selection and proper care. (PDF Format Only) - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Crape Myrtles for Louisiana Landscapes</title>
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      <title>Marigolds Effective Against the Southern Rootknot Nematode</title>
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      <title>Tropical hibiscuses add to spring, summer landscapes</title>
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      <title>Camellia Garden at the Hammond Research Station</title>
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      <title>Fungicide Application Recommendations for Pecan Disease Control</title>
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      <title>Greater New Orleans Louisiana Master Gardener Training</title>
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      <title>Butterfly Gardening for Louisianians</title>
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      <title>Lafayette Parish Master Gardener Projects</title>
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      <title>LSU AgCenter Provides Greenhouse Tomato Growers With New Ideas</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[LSU AgCenter experts at its Red River Research Station gave greenhouse tomato growers some new ideas to save money and boost production at a recent field day (Feb. 24). - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>5 bedding plants named All-America Selection winners</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 03/01/13) HAMMOND, La. – The 2013 gardening season sees five new bedding plants named All-America Selection winners. These include Profusion Double Deep Salmon zinnia, Profusion Double Hot Cherry zinnia, Pinto Premium White to Rose geranium, Cheyenne Spirit echinacea (purple coneflower) and South Pacific Scarlet canna. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Child Safety in the Garden</title>
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      <title>Newest Encore azaleas set to debut</title>
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      <title>Get Ready for Gardening</title>
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      <title>Newer Home Vegetable Cultivars</title>
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      <title>Horticulture Publication Links</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 07 Jan 2010 16:31:58 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>School Garden Events</title>
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      <title>Officers &amp; Board Members of the N/W LA Master Gardeners</title>
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      <title>Proper early-season care gets roses off to a good start</title>
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      <title>Vegetable Gardening in Louisiana 2008</title>
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      <dc:creator>KKFontenot@agcenter.lsu.edu (Kathryn Fontenot)</dc:creator>
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      <title>Master Gardener Application</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 19 Feb 2013 22:16:23 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Azaleas</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 04 Feb 2005 15:18:02 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Planning for azaleas is important spring decision</title>
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      <title>Community Grants</title>
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      <dc:creator>DCummins@agcenter.lsu.edu (Denyse B. Cummins)</dc:creator>
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      <title>Spring-flowering trees are a’blooming</title>
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      <title>Northwest Louisiana Master Gardener Classes</title>
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      <title>Welcome to the Northwest Master Gardener Program</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Information about the Northwest Louisiana Master Gardener Program. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <dc:creator>DCummins@agcenter.lsu.edu (Denyse B. Cummins)</dc:creator>
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      <title>Some Seeds Can Be Saved For Next Year</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 28 Aug 2006 17:53:38 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Many summer-blooming annuals, perennials and vegetables are setting seeds now, and you can harvest the seeds, store them and then grow a new crop of plants for your garden next year. This can be fun, save a little money and allow you to share seeds with gardening friends. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Homeowners' Guide for Fertilizing Pecan Trees in Louisiana</title>
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      <dc:creator>RSanderlin@agcenter.lsu.edu (Randy S. Sanderlin)</dc:creator>
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      <title>2013 LMG EBRP Association Board</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 04 Feb 2013 19:53:47 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[2013 Louisiana Master Gardener, East Baton Rouge Parish, Association Board. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <dc:creator>BSouvestre@agcenter.lsu.edu (Robert Souvestre)</dc:creator>
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      <title>Poinsettia Care and Selection</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 02 Mar 2005 16:33:09 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Poinsettias (Euphorbia pulcherrima), the leading floricultural crop in the United States since the mid-1980s, are one of the primary trademarks of the Christmas season. This publication includes information on plant selection, varieties, placement and care in the home, and care after Christmas for poinsettias. (PDF Format Only) - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Poinsettia Care and Selection</title>
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      <title>The Color of Coleus</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 10 Feb 2005 21:04:14 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Not many plants can take Louisiana’s summer sun and heat like coleus. Information on soil conditions and preparations, watering, fertilizing, planting and blooming and recommended varieties is included.  (PDF Format Only) - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Southgate rhododendrons have Louisiana potential</title>
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      <title>Cold Protection Tips in the Landscape</title>
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      <title>Salinity and Turfgrasses After a Hurricane</title>
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      <title>CSAs: Alternative Marketing for Growers</title>
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      <title>Best Mowing Practices for Southern Turf</title>
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      <title>River Region Louisiana Master Gardener Class Graduates</title>
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      <dc:creator>RSchmit@agcenter.lsu.edu (Rene G. Schmit)</dc:creator>
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      <title>Gardening Workshops and Field Days for Home Gardeners</title>
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      <title>2006 Volunteer Report by 21 Parish Programs</title>
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      <dc:creator>RSchmit@agcenter.lsu.edu (Rene G. Schmit)</dc:creator>
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      <title>Growing hybrid tea roses can be easy</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 17 Jan 2013 15:52:31 GMT</pubDate>
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      <dc:creator>RBogren@agcenter.lsu.edu (Richard C. Bogren)</dc:creator>
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      <title>Performance of Thirteen Homeowner Tomato Varieties in the Summer of 2007</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Thirteen tomato varieties were evaluated at four different sites for home garden use. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <dc:creator>JBoudreaux@agcenter.lsu.edu (James E. Boudreaux)</dc:creator>
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      <title>Buds &amp; Blooms</title>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 10 Sep 2005 17:51:18 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Buds & Blooms provides educational seminars for the gardening public. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>BMPs for Greenhouse Producers</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[For successful greenhouse crop production, growers must be able to recognize symptoms of insect, disease or nutritional problems in their plants and take corrective measures before major crop losses occur. Although scouting regularly does give you the added benefit or early detection, it is essential to employ practices that improve overall greenhouse management. For that purpose, we have taken the liberty of compiling some best management practices (BMPs) that we hope will reduce the chance of - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Louisiana Lawn Facts:  Managing Lawns in the Shade</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Having a lawn under shade trees is not always a compatible mix. Even so, you may be able to choose shade-tolerant grasses and manage them to get the best turf cover for that level of shade.  Use this publication to choose the best variety and cultural practices for your lawn. (PDF Format Only) - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Dogwoods deserve a second look</title>
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      <title>Demonstration Garden</title>
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      <title>Soil Fertility And Plant Growth In Soils From Pine Forests And Plantations: Effect Of Red Imported Fire Ants, Solenopsis Invicta (Buren)</title>
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      <title>Program Information</title>
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      <title>Hammond Research Station serves Louisiana landscape industry</title>
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      <title>2011 EBRP Master Gardener Association Board</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 10 Oct 2011 12:00:38 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>2011 River Region Master Gardener Officers</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 11 Jan 2011 16:26:01 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Congratulations to 2011 officers for the River Region Master Gardener Organization. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>2010 River Region Louisiana Master Gardener Annual Report</title>
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      <title>Wintertime landscapes may need cold protection</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 21 Dec 2012 19:27:04 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Fruit plants add diversity to landscapes</title>
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      <title>Germantown Colony and Museum</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 04 Oct 2007 21:36:55 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Piney Hills Louisiana Master Gardeners plan to add plantings to enhance this old historic site. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>4-H Projects</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 22 Aug 2005 23:54:13 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Cold Damages Turfgrass</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 01 Dec 2004 20:15:27 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Cold Damages Turfgrass</title>
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      <title>Sasanquas brighten fall, winter landscapes</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 12/14/12) HAMMOND, La. – Sasanquas are one of our most popular flowering shrubs for late fall through early winter. They go by the scientific name of Camellia sasanqua. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Now – or anytime – is a good time to mulch</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 07 Dec 2012 14:55:30 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Louisiana Home Gardens Are Valuable</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Fall and winter, the value of home gardens reaches $60.5 million. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>LMG Service Hours Report</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 30 May 2007 20:20:33 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Explanations for LMG Volunteer Activities</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 13 Jul 2007 18:16:40 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>How To Write An Impact Statement</title>
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      <title>Junior Master Gardener Program Photos</title>
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      <title>Argentine Ant: Feeding Preferences and Strategies</title>
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      <title>Argentine Ant: Feeding Preferences and Strategies</title>
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      <title>Using a Hay Baler to Pick Up Plastic Mulch</title>
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      <title>‘Crape murder’ coming early this year</title>
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      <title>Louisiana Home Citrus Fungicide Spray Schedule</title>
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      <title>Backyard Fruit Makes Good Landscape Option</title>
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      <title>Sorbet violas, Cool Wave pansies make ideal cool-season plants</title>
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      <title>Right Plant, Right Place</title>
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      <title>Protect Surface Waters and Wetlands</title>
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      <title>Section1 Preparation</title>
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      <title>Manage Yard Pests</title>
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      <title>Argentine Ant Habitat</title>
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      <title>Louisiana Master Gardener online hour reporting help</title>
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      <title>FAQs Home Vegetables (R-W)</title>
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      <title>2011 EBRP LA Master Gardener Association Board</title>
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      <title>FAQs Home Vegetables (A-C)</title>
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      <title>Ironing Your Turfgrass</title>
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      <title>Here’s a look at new landscape plants for 2013</title>
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      <title>Nonchemical Weed Control for Home Landscapes</title>
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      <title>Centipedegrass Turf</title>
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      <title>2012 Heirloom Tomato Trial Results</title>
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      <title>Photo Gallery: Sweet Peas</title>
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      <title>Bug Biz: Twospotted Spider Mites in Strawberries</title>
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      <title>Bug Biz:  Twospotted Spider Mites in Strawberries</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 18 Oct 2005 19:22:08 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Randle T. Moore Center Grounds Development</title>
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      <title>Pioneer Heritage Center</title>
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      <title>2012 LMG Conference Sponsors and Donors</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[A list of  and thank you to Sponsors and Donors for the 2012 LMG Conference. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <dc:creator>RTurley@agcenter.lsu.edu (Robert M. Turley)</dc:creator>
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      <title>Terrific Turfgrass for Louisiana</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 16 May 2005 20:29:22 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Terrific Turfgrass for Louisiana</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 16 May 2005 20:29:22 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[From Saturday night in Tiger Stadium to golf courses, lawns, cemeteries, sod farms, airports, roadsides and parks, turfgrasses provide environmental, economic, recreational, employment, health, safety and aesthetic benefits to Louisiana. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Choices for Summer Vegetable Gardens</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[There are not a whole lot of heat-loving vegetable crops, laments LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dr. Tom Koske. In late spring, you can plant collards, vine crops such as squash, cucumber and pumpkins, or crops like okra, malabar vine spinach and southern peas. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Fall means garden mums</title>
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      <title>Robin Hill azaleas include new Louisiana Super Plant</title>
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      <title>Landscape Bed Preparation for Ornamental Plants</title>
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      <title>Plant perennial flowers now through fall</title>
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      <title>Should new sod be fertilized?</title>
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      <title>Tropical Sod Webworms are Wreaking Havoc on Louisiana Lawns</title>
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      <title>Acid Soil Problems</title>
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      <title>Acid Soil Problems</title>
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      <title>Very Basic Weed Control</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 07 Sep 2006 19:05:46 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Best Buy on Grass Seed</title>
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      <title>Best Buy on Grass Seed</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 01 Apr 2005 21:35:46 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Louisiana Sod Farms in 2008</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 09 Jan 2008 21:22:22 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Louisiana sod farm situation for 2008. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Greenhouse Tomato Production Manual</title>
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      <title>Fall is for planting shrubs</title>
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      <title>2013 Get It Growing Lawn &amp; Garden Calendar</title>
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      <title>Cole Crops: Broccoli, Brussels Sprouts, Cabbage and Cauliflower</title>
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      <title>Field-grown Cut Flowers for Louisiana</title>
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      <title>Fall Is for Football... and Brown Patch!</title>
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      <title>You can plant roses in late summer, fall</title>
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      <title>Master Gardener Classes</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Master Gardener classes are held each summer in Minden, La. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Consider bald cypress for your landscape</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 08/24/12) Louisiana’s state tree is the bald cypress. Its scientific name is Taxodium distichum. Bald cypress is one of our most distinguished native trees and is widely found in Louisiana landscapes. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Annual Spring Plant Sale</title>
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      <title>Bermudagrass Can Be Blessing Or Curse</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 09 Jun 2005 18:44:04 GMT</pubDate>
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      <dc:creator>RStrahan@agcenter.lsu.edu (Ronald E. Strahan)</dc:creator>
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      <title>Good management keeps landscapes healthy</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 17 Aug 2012 20:13:54 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 08/17/12) The LSU AgCenter has been promoting research-based best management practices in the home landscape for several years to inform residents on how to manage their lawns, gardens and landscapes to minimize non-point pollution, weeds, diseases and insect pests. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>4-H Gardening Contest</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 04 Oct 2007 19:27:35 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[A gardening contest to encourage 4-H'ers to try their hand at vegetable gardening. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Results of the 2012 Watermelon Variety Demonstration Plot</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 10 Aug 2012 18:52:40 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>River Region Louisiana Master Gardeners</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[2009 Report on activities and overall volunteer contributions by River Region Master Gardeners. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>You can plant sunflowers now</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 10 Aug 2012 18:06:08 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Louisiana State Exhibit Museum</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 05 Oct 2006 20:08:56 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Community Garden Program</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[This project provides education and assistance for the creation and ongoing support of community gardens. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Cassias provide fall flower color</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 03 Aug 2012 18:11:48 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 08/03/12) One of the popular fall-flowering plants offered at many retail garden centers in south Louisiana during late summer and early fall are cassias. Sometimes these plants are now called sennas. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Sod Losses in Harvesting</title>
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      <dc:creator>RStrahan@agcenter.lsu.edu (Ronald E. Strahan)</dc:creator>
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      <title>Southern peas &amp; Yardlong or Asparagus bean</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 05 May 2005 19:00:35 GMT</pubDate>
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      <dc:creator>KKFontenot@agcenter.lsu.edu (Kathryn Fontenot)</dc:creator>
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      <title>Top 10 Caladiums Rated from 2009 Caladium Variety Trial</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2009 22:13:47 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[A total of 38 caladium varieties were evaluated at the LSU AgCenter Hammond Research Station during the summer of 2009 for their landscape performance, including foliage color, fullness and plant uniformity. The top 10 performers are presented here. (Caladium tubers were donated by Classic Caladiums and Happiness Farms.) - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Winter Catalog Gardening</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 07 Aug 2006 19:08:08 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Compost leaves for valuable garden material</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 24 Nov 2009 21:03:11 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>New gomphrena varieties offer more landscape options</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 27 Jul 2012 18:26:02 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 07/27/12) A tough plant that will keep blooming through summer and into fall, gomphrena likes really high temperatures. Sometimes called globe amaranth, legend has it that the original planting was at the gates of Hades. - 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>Media pH Management for Greenhouse Growers</title>
      <link>http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/commercial_horticulture/greenhouse_production/Media+pH+Management+for+Greenhouse+Growers.htm</link>
      <pubDate>Sun, 02 Aug 2009 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Information for greenhouse growers on media pH management in production. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <dc:creator>AOwings@agcenter.lsu.edu (Allen D. Owings)</dc:creator>
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      <title>Louisiana offers abundant hibiscus options</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 20 Jul 2012 14:35:05 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 07/20/12) An abundance of hibiscus varieties do well 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>Tomato test results for 2009</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2009 18:28:36 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Houma's LA Terre Louisiana Master Gardeners post some results of a  spring vegetable  demonstration. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <dc:creator>BJoffrion@agcenter.lsu.edu (Jr., Bennett B. Joffrion)</dc:creator>
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      <title>Haynesville Celebration of Butterflies</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 01 Aug 2008 01:24:51 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Description of the annual Haynesville Celebration of Butterflies. Speakers will present lectures on gardening-related topics centering around butterfly gardening. Contests, exhibits and arts & craft vendors will contribute to the full day of fun. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <dc:creator>DCummins@agcenter.lsu.edu (Denyse B. Cummins)</dc:creator>
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      <title>Cut Flower Production Basics</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 13 Jul 2007 16:32:03 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Cut flowers can be a profitable crop in the Southern U.S.  This manual provides basic information on the production of specialty cut flowers. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <dc:creator>DCummins@agcenter.lsu.edu (Denyse B. Cummins)</dc:creator>
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      <title>Carpetgrass for Lawns</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2009 19:47:04 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Carpetgrass (Axonopus) isn't the prettiest grass, but it will sustain growth in poor soil and shady, damp areas. Its medium-coarse texture and light green color are very similar to centipede grass. I like to say that it looks like starving St. Augustinegrass. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <dc:creator>RStrahan@agcenter.lsu.edu (Ronald E. Strahan)</dc:creator>
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      <title>LMG Programs in Louisiana by Parish</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 06 Jun 2005 16:37:13 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[List of Louisiana Master Gardener Extension volunteer programs with contact information for each. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <dc:creator>RSchmit@agcenter.lsu.edu (Rene G. Schmit)</dc:creator>
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      <title>Formosan Termites Found Near Alexandria</title>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 03 Oct 2004 23:25:47 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 04/29/04) LSU AgCenter entomologists confirmed that termites found the week of April 18 at a home in Pineville were Formosan subterranean termites. This is the first sighting of the pests in the Alexandria area. These termites pose a greater threat than the native species because they form larger colonies, are more aggressive and form carton nests above ground. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Fertigation Uniformity from Sprinklers in a Nursery</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 23 Mar 2005 15:15:57 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Studies of water distribution uniformity and fertigation uniformity with sprinkler irrigation were conducted in a commercial container nursery. The first phase of the study consisted of determining water uniformity for two sprinkler heights. The second phase consisted of determining fertilizer application uniformity. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <dc:creator>RBracy@agcenter.lsu.edu (Regina P. Bracy)</dc:creator>
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      <title>New ornamental plants evaluated at research station</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 12 Jul 2012 20:52:28 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 07/12/12) The LSU AgCenter works actively to evaluate new ornamental plants for the landscape industry in Louisiana. This includes plants that may even eventually make their way into home gardens around the state. Much of this work is done at the AgCenter Hammond Research Station. - 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>Time To Plant Heat-tolerant Veggies</title>
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      <title>Micro-Irrigation for Home Landscape Plantings</title>
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      <title>Who Are the Piney Hills Louisiana Master Gardeners?</title>
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      <title>Cost-Effective Methods for Cultural Control of Argentine Ants</title>
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      <title>Eastern Lubber Grasshoppers are on the Move</title>
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      <title>Scouting and Biological Control of Two-spotted Spider Mite</title>
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      <title>Curing and Storing Sweet Potatoes</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 12 May 2005 18:46:04 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Lawn Mower Blades</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 12 May 2005 18:46:04 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[A sharp mower blade produces a prettier cut with less stress on the turf plant. Sharpening a reel mower blade assembly is difficult and best left to a professional, but sharpening a common rotary mower blade is not a big problem. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Scalding-out of Vegetable Gardens</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 13 May 2005 20:25:34 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[After a saturating summer rain, expect many plants to wilt and then scald out. Saturated conditions can interfere with a root system's ability to absorb soil moisture. When a high evaporation demand (transpiration) is placed on the plants from bright sunshine after rain, they can show drought stress. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Scalding-out of Vegetable Gardens</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 13 May 2005 20:25:34 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[After a saturating summer rain, expect many plants to wilt and then scald out. Saturated conditions can interfere with a root system's ability to absorb soil moisture. When a high evaporation demand (transpiration) is placed on the plants from bright sunshine after rain, they can show drought stress. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Growing Vegetable Pears</title>
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      <title>Here’s why crape myrtles may not bloom</title>
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      <title>Hurricane Information Series: Can These Trees Be Saved?</title>
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      <title>LMG Service Hours Report</title>
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      <title>New coneflower selections offer variety</title>
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      <title>Expected Vegetable Garden Yields</title>
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      <title>Best Gardening Days Almost Gone</title>
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      <title>Time to Plant Greens, Says LSU AgCenter Horticulturist</title>
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      <title>Adequate Balance Essential for Plant Nutrition</title>
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      <title>Adequate Balance Essential for Plant Nutrition</title>
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      <title>Zero Turning Radius Mowers:  Selection, Use, Maintenance &amp; Safety</title>
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      <title>Pointe Coupee Parish garden helps improve youth nutrition</title>
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      <title>Take care of your roses during summer</title>
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      <title>Are You Inviting Termites into Your Home?</title>
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      <title>Daylily Rust Problem Continues</title>
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      <title>Links</title>
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      <title>Site Preparation Important For Productive Spring Garden</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 01 Feb 2006 21:26:32 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>A School Garden in Lafourche Parish</title>
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      <title>Poll Takes Pulse of Home Lawn Care</title>
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      <title>Saving Garden Seed for Next Year</title>
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      <title>Time to Fertilize Your Lawn</title>
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      <title>Time to Fertilize Your Lawn</title>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 03 Oct 2004 23:25:56 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>School garden designed to help fight disease</title>
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      <title>Nematodes – The ‘Unseen’ Pest</title>
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      <title>Nematodes – The ‘Unseen’ Pest</title>
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      <title>Ornamental sweet potatoes add color to landscapes</title>
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      <title>The Pest Ants of Louisiana:  A Guide to Their Identification, Biology and Control</title>
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      <title>Gypsum to soften hard soil?   Probably not…</title>
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      <title>La-Terre Master Gardeners Association</title>
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      <dc:creator>BJoffrion@agcenter.lsu.edu (Jr., Bennett B. Joffrion)</dc:creator>
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      <title>Vegetables to Plant in March, April</title>
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      <title>Pecan Disease Synopsis</title>
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      <title>Best Management Practices - Pest Management</title>
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      <dc:creator>AOwings@agcenter.lsu.edu (Allen D. Owings)</dc:creator>
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      <title>Winter Heat Requirements for Tomatoes</title>
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      <title>Optimizing Pesticide Performance</title>
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      <dc:creator>AOwings@agcenter.lsu.edu (Allen D. Owings)</dc:creator>
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      <title>Sod Farming is Not Strip Mining</title>
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      <dc:creator>RStrahan@agcenter.lsu.edu (Ronald E. Strahan)</dc:creator>
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      <title>Photo Galleries: Violas</title>
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      <title>Rose Diseases</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 04 Feb 2005 17:04:58 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Louisiana's warm, humid weather encourages the development of several serious diseases that can damage rose bushes. This publication describes the major rose diseases found in Louisiana and offers disease management tips.  (PDF Format Only) - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Strawberries Nutritious and Healthy</title>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 03 Oct 2004 23:26:31 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[LSU AgCenter nutritionist Dr. Beth Reames says to choose Louisiana strawberries for a nutritious, healthy treat. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Best Management Practices - Composting</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Best Management Practices for the use of compost in the home landscape. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <dc:creator>AOwings@agcenter.lsu.edu (Allen D. Owings)</dc:creator>
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      <title>Feijoa -- A Tasty Landscape Plant</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 30 Mar 2005 17:01:41 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[The article provides a brief description of feijoa. Information on selecting varieties and cultural practices are included. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Gardening In Shade Can Be Enjoyable</title>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 03 Oct 2004 23:25:59 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[When the proper plants are selected for shady areas, the results can be beautiful and enduring. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <dc:creator>DGill@agcenter.lsu.edu (Daniel J. Gill)</dc:creator>
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      <title>Gardening In Shade Can Be Enjoyable</title>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 03 Oct 2004 23:25:59 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[When the proper plants are selected for shady areas, the results can be beautiful and enduring. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <dc:creator>DGill@agcenter.lsu.edu (Daniel J. Gill)</dc:creator>
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      <title>'Winterize' Your Lawn</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 29 Mar 2005 20:05:28 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Proper fall lawn preparation can mean reduced turf loss to winter kill. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <dc:creator>RStrahan@agcenter.lsu.edu (Ronald E. Strahan)</dc:creator>
      <category domain="http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/home_gardening/lawn/"><![CDATA[Lawns]]></category>
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      <title>‘Itchy Green-thumb’ Syndrome Evident Around State</title>
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      <title>Ornamental Pepper Trial Results</title>
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      <title>Azaleas - Louisiana's Most Popular Landscape Shrub</title>
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      <title>All-American Daylilies Chosen For 2006</title>
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      <title>LMG Name Badge Order</title>
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      <title>Sidedress Fall Vegetable Crops for Better Yields</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[January in Louisiana is rather bleak, but LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dr. Tom Koske says we still can enjoy a fair amount of gardening. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>2010 Annual Report</title>
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      <title>2005 Annual Report</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 07 Feb 2006 19:49:09 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Proper Tree Planting</title>
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      <title>Deciding Which Plants To Keep</title>
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      <title>Landscape Design</title>
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      <title>Hire Reputable Professionals</title>
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      <title>Home Lawn Chemical Weed Control Guide</title>
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      <title>Newest Cultivars of  Vegetable Crops</title>
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      <title>Layering in Soils</title>
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      <title>Layering in Soils</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 04 Apr 2005 19:28:57 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Container-grown Tomatoes</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[A home garden tomato variety trial to determine the best tomato for growing in containers. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>FAQs</title>
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      <title>Suggest Maintenance Calendar for Bermuda Athletic Fields</title>
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      <title>Radishes Are Easy To Grow</title>
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      <dc:creator>DGill@agcenter.lsu.edu (Daniel J. Gill)</dc:creator>
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      <title>Acid Soil Problems and Strategies</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[The soil's pH (acidity level) is a basic foundation of soil fertility and productivity. It is 'step one' in plant production. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <dc:creator>JStevens@agcenter.lsu.edu (Jr., J. Cheston Stevens)</dc:creator>
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      <title>Drought-dormant Lawns</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Without good irrigation and resources to do so, allowing your turf to go dormant during extended summer drought may be the best management practice. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Dealing With Salinity in Lawns</title>
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      <title>Dealing With Salinity</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 22 Apr 2005 16:39:43 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Dealing With Salinity</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 22 Apr 2005 16:39:43 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>When to Mow Greens</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 10 May 2005 20:21:36 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Essential Steps When Starting A Southern Lawn</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 15 Feb 2007 17:29:15 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Spring is the time to begin working on a new lawn, and LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dr. Tom Koske has advice for those undertaking such a project. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Chard or Swiss Chard</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 15 Jul 2005 20:16:07 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Considerations for Sand-based Turfgrass</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 27 Jun 2006 15:01:12 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Sports turf grown on a sand-based root zone requires special attention since it is sand and not soil. This management is more like a hydroponic culture. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Tis the Season for Giving… from the Garden</title>
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      <title>Start Fall Vegetable Garden Now, Says LSU AgCenter Horticulturist</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 19 Nov 2004 16:09:09 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Tree Planting with Terrebonne Parish Tree Board</title>
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      <title>Winterizing Your Southern Lawn</title>
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      <title>Garlic in the Garden</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 31 May 2005 15:31:36 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Harvesting Your Garden Produce</title>
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      <title>Root-knot Nematode In The Home Garden</title>
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      <title>Blossom-end Rot</title>
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      <title>Basic Sports Field Maintenance</title>
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      <title>2010 Master Gardener Class</title>
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      <title>Salinity and Turfgrasses After a Hurricane</title>
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      <title>Jefferson, Orleans Soil Contamination May Not Be As Serious As Feared</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 03 Nov 2005 16:43:51 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[LSU AgCenter experts say soil contamination in Jefferson and Orleans parishes from flooding after this summer’s hurricanes may not be as serious as originally feared. Initial results of tests conducted in October indicate no need for special preparations to the soils prior to planting and that there should be no danger for individuals digging or planting in the soil. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Plan Color Scheme for Your Cool-season Landscape</title>
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      <dc:creator>DGill@agcenter.lsu.edu (Daniel J. Gill)</dc:creator>
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      <title>LYN-Section 2</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 16 Oct 2007 19:26:53 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Fertilize Effectively</title>
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      <dc:creator>BHFletcher@agcenter.lsu.edu (Jr., Bobby H. Fletcher)</dc:creator>
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      <title>LYN-Section 1</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 16 Oct 2007 19:17:53 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>The Cooperative Extension Service</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 11 Oct 2011 17:34:19 GMT</pubDate>
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      <dc:creator>RSchmit@agcenter.lsu.edu (Rene G. Schmit)</dc:creator>
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      <title>Louisiana Yards &amp; Neighborhood PowerPoint</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 12 Mar 2008 16:21:30 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Louisiana Yards & Neighborhood PowerPoint presentation to assist in training volunteers for the implementation of this program. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Contributors and Reviewers:</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 11 Oct 2007 20:27:14 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Creating Your Louisiana-Friendly Yard</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 29 Oct 2007 20:46:26 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>From Yard to Waterway</title>
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      <dc:creator>BHFletcher@agcenter.lsu.edu (Jr., Bobby H. Fletcher)</dc:creator>
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      <title>How To Use This Book</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 29 Oct 2007 20:44:03 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[This handbook is organized into two sections. The first section contains background information that will help you as you make plans to create a Louisiana-friendly yard. The second offers detailed description of landscape ideas and practices that explain and illustrate the seven basic LYN principles. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Soil - The Foundation of Healthy Plants</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 29 Oct 2007 20:47:30 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[A wide variety of soil types are in Louisiana. Talk to your parish county agent about what the soil is like where you live. A soil test, available through your parish LSU AgCenter Extension office, will tell you a lot about the type of soil(s) your site has. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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