Weekly news article from LSU Agcenter county agent Kenny Sharpe. Fall is the best time to plant most woody ornamentals and trees.

Weekly news article from LSU AgCenter county agent Kenny Sharpe. Curing is of utmost importance in bringing out the sweetness of any sweet potato.

Weekly news article form LSU AgCenter county agent Kenny Sharpe says many people will keep their poinsettias from year to year but are usually disappointed when Christmas arrives and the plants lack the color they expected.

Weekly news article from LSU AgCenter county agent Kenny Sharpe. Mustard greens are a fall favorite of gardeners. They are easy to grow and can be ready to harvest in just 35-50 days after planting

It is not too late to plant a fall garden.

Weekly news article from LSU AgCenter county agent Kenny Sharpe. Last weekend was a real treat, a true breath of fresh air. You cannot complain about cool dry air in August. This time of year producers are already planning their winter pastures and the deer hunters have been thinking about it all summer long.

Weekly news article from LSU AgCenter county agent Kenny Sharpe. Those of you who will be planting winter pastures for livestock or wildlife food plots should definitely get your soil sample now. The charge for the soil test is $7.00 per sample and you need to pay with a check.

Weekly news article from LSU AgCenter county agent Kenny Sharpe. A big consideration for fall planting is harvesting the produce before you get a frost that will kill the plant material.

Weekly news article from LSU AgCenter county agent Kenny Sharpe. The Fourth of July makes many of us think about watermelons, but it should also remind us that it is time to begin planning for pumpkins to be ready by Halloween.

Weekly news article from LSU AgCenter county agent Kenny Sharpe. Azalea leaf gall is showing up in several places. This is a fungal disease that is unattractive. Another problem is lace bugs. Hydrangeas are in bloom. The traditional hydrangea are either pink or blue and sometimes both. They have the unique capacity to change flower color based on the soil pH.