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LSU AgCenter Soil, Disease, Insect and Nematode Labs
Japanese Bowood prepared for plant disease submission

Have a plant problem? Utilize the services of one of four LSU AgCenter labs. Have your soil sample analyzed, plant diseases or insects identified and nematode soil sample tested. The fee-based services include diagnoses and recommendations.

Annual Plant Sale
Hydranger Penny Mac

May 12, from 8-2, at the LSU AgCenter Burden Center, 4560 Essen Lane, in Baton Rouge, Master Gardeners will have thousands of plants for sale. Over 300 different types of plants, hanging baskets, mixed containers and succulents are for sale for their annual fundraiser.

Time to Prune Trees and Shrubs
The dormant season is an excellent time to prune many landscape plants. Learn which plants can be pruned now and why one needs to wait to prune other plants.

Arbor Day Celebration at Burden Center
Children planting an Arbor Day tree

Participate in the annual Arbor Day Celebration at the LSU AgCenter's Burden Center in Baton Rouge, La., and watch your tree grow over the years to benefit local wildlife and the Baton Rouge community.

Arbor Day in Louisiana
Proper Tree Planting Hole
The third Friday of January is Arbor Day in Louisiana. Plant trees to beautify, replace felled trees, decrease energy bills and improve comfort of life. Tree planting tips will assure a healthy start for your tree.
Citrus Tree Care
Retired District Court Jude Curtis Calloway with Meyer lemon Tree
Tips on pruning, fertiliizing and insect prevention for citrus trees.
AAS American Award Garden
Burden Center Botanical Garden
The Burden Center Botanical Garden was recently named an All-America Selections 'American Award Garden.' It already held the distinction of being an AAS Display Garden, located at 4560 Essen Lane, Baton Rouge, LA.
LSU AgCenter's MarketMaker
LA MarketMaker Web page
MarketMaker is an online tool that connects the buying public with Louisiana producers for the freshest vegetables, fruits, seafood, poultry, meat, herbs and honey.
2012 LSU AgCenter Calendar
2012 LSU AgCenter calendar
The 2012 LSU AgCenter calendar is chock full of gardening advice from Horticulturist Dan Gill. Each month features beautiful photos taken by Louisiana citizens. Submit a photo for the 2013 calendar.
Time to Plant Tulips and Hyacinths
Remember those tulips and hyacinths you purchased in October and November and have been chilling in the refrigerator for at least 6 to 8 weeks? Well, it’s now time to plant them.
Storing Lawn & Garden Tools this Winter
Tips on storing lawn and garden tools to save money and time when you get ready to use them next spring.
Recycle Christmas Trees
Participate in the EBR City-Parish Christmas Tree recycling program this year and benefit the landfill and the environment at no cost to you.
Buck Moths Laying Eggs
Buck Moth - adult
The adult moths of the stinging Buck Moth Caterpillar are laying eggs in trees. Moths fly in tree canopies and lay eggs on branches that will hatch next spring.
Shorten Height of Forced Paperwhite Narcissus
By substituting some alcohol for water, leaves and flowers of forced Paperwhite Narcissus will be shorter resulting in a nicer indoor plant.
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