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Healthy Chocolate, Dream or Reality?
Healthy chocolate does sound like a dream come true, but chocolate hasn't gained the status of health food quite yet according to the Mayo Clinic.

Still Time to Prune Crape Myrtles Properly
Crape myrtles need only occasional pruning, in most cases, to obtain the desired landscape effect.

St. John Parish 4-H Clover Chronicle February 2012
Feb 2012 News

Information on upcoming events for St. John Parish 4-H'ers, Leaders and Volunteers.

Carbon Monoxide - The Silent Killer
Creeping silently through your home, there's a killer that gives no warning. You won't know that you have a carbon monoxide leak without a working detector. If you burn any fuels for heat or cooking, be sure that you have a working carbon monoxide detector and deter this silent killer.

Enjoy Citrus While You Can and Protect If Necessary
It is important to not leave the fruit on the trees for too long. The citrus tree needs time to rest before it blooms and starts producing another crop. Make sure that during the month of January the fruit on your tree has been eaten or removed from the tree. Citrus will stay fresh in the refrigerator for three to four weeks or more.
Put the Power of Regular Activity to Work for You
If everyone puts in 30 minutes of aerobic activity five times a week it would cut the amount of chronic diseases and health costs by almost half. That's how powerful physical fitness is, according to the University of Maryland School of Medicine.
St. John Parish 4-H Youth Development
2011 4-H University
Information about the LSU AgCenter's 4-H Youth Development Program for St. John the Baptist Parish.
School Garden Program
East St. John High School
The LSU AgCenter in St. John the Baptist Parish, along with the Bayouland RC&D Council, a United States Department of Agriculture 501c3 non-profit organization, has partnered with the St. John the Baptist Parish School System to teach gardening to students at three of the parish's public schools.
"Get It Growing" Calendar Now Available
The 2012 Get It Growing Lawn & Garden Calendar offers beautiful photos of plants, flowers and gardens from Louisiana garden scenes as well as monthly gardening tips from LSU AgCenter Horticulturist Dan Gill.
St. John Parish Clover Chronicle - January 2012
Jan 2012 Clover Chronicle
Information on upcoming activities and events for St. John Parish 4-H'ers, leaders and volunteers.
Tips on Choosing the Best Christmas Tree
Choosing a real Christmas tree is fun for the whole family and it is easy to do. There are a few simple steps when selecting and caring for your tree.
Composting Saves Money and Helps Environment
Pine needles and other dropping leaves are an excellent opportunity to improve the soil in your garden or in your landscape beds. Composting and returning this organic material to the garden maintains natural biological cycles and is an ecological means of recycling organic waste.
Plant Trees During Winter Months
December, January and February are excellent months to plant trees. Deciduous trees are leafless this time of year, so when you go to the nursery to make your selection, expect to see bare branches.
Winter Vegetables Best When Harvested at the Proper Time
The vegetables we grow in Louisiana during the cool season are some of the most delilcious and nutritious that our home gardens can produce. Fresh vegetables are one of the benefits of growing your own garden!