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Livingston Parish 4-H
Provides information about 4-H youth development programs in Livingston Parish, Louisiana.

Planting Pumpkins
Now is the time to begin the planting process if you want to have the pumpkins ready for the end of October. This week's news article will provide information from planting to harvesting pumpkins.

4th of July / Agricultural Practices
In addition to being Independence Day, the 4th of July is also a marker on the calendar for many agricultural practices. This week's news article will provide information on a few of these practices.

Crape Myrtle Varieties
Weekly news article providing information about Crape Myrtles. Crape myrtiles are staring to put on their summer floral display and the results are stunning.

4-H Leader News
4-H Leader News
Newsletter for 4-H local leaders providing information on upcoming events and activities, contest results and other items of interest to share with club members
Livingston Parish Master Gardener Training
Livingston Parish will conduct its first Master Gardener Training program starting August 6, 2008 and ending November 5, 2008. For more information click on article to download an application.
Figs
Weekly news article providing information on Fig trees. Figs are still a popular fruit grown mostly for personal use in our area. There is nothing better than fig preserves on a hot buttered biscuit.
Get ready for Tomatoes and Cucumbers
The tomatoes are starting to come in and I have tasted a few. This weeks news article will provide information about Tomatoes and Cucumbers.
Hydrangeas and slime mold
Weekly news article providing information on Hydrangeas and slime mold on grasses in the lawns.
Fruit Tree Spray & Azaleas
Weekly news article providing information on spraying the fruit trees and fertilizing the Azaleas
Lawns
Weekly news article providing information on fertilizing lawns
Landscape & Planting String Beans
Weekly news article providing information on the Landscape and planting String Beans.
Sweet Corn
Weekly news article providing information on when to plant sweet corn and the varieties.
Tomato Diseases
Weekly news article providing information on Tomato Plants. The rain event from last week really played havoc on vegetables. I have had numerous conversations with people who lost their entire garden to hail, wind, or water. I would expect to see more incidence of disease following thos rains.