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P.O. Box 5438 · Covington, LA · 70434
1301 N. Florida Street · Covington, LA · 70434
Phone: (985) 875-2635 · Fax: (985) 875-2639

Northshore Spring Garden Show
Rose

The annual Northshore Spring Garden Show will be held from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. March 20 - 21, 2010 at the St. Tammany Parish Fairgrounds in Covington.

Soil Sampling
How to Take Soil Samples

Procedures on taking a soil sample.

St. Tammany Master Gardener Program
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Interested in becoming a St. Tammany Master Gardener?

Spiders, Snakes, Snails and Slugs...
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This new year is quickly becoming a little surprising already. Many of the calls I’ve received are suspiciously starting with “S” subjects. The winter season has its usual calls about early spring fertilizing (don’t do it), spinach harvesting (yes, do it), and soil sampling (absolutely yes, do it). In addition, I’ve had some unusual winter calls about spiders, snakes, snails and slugs.

Blackberries… Something Old, Something New
Blackberries
There is lots of other Blackberry information to find and talk about.
Landscape Weed Control In Early Spring
Learn more about steps you can take in weed control including weed identification, ornamental plant identification and cultural control including prevention, manual control, mulching and herbicides.
Frost, Freeze, Frozen or Forget it
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General tips on what to do with plants following a freeze.
Planting Tips on Avoiding Termites
Termites
As you begin to ponder where to put your new plants be cautious of creating termite habitat around your home.
Orange You Glad You Can Grow Citrus
Orange Tree
The best time to plant citrus is January or February
Louisiana 4-H Scholarship
Louisiana 4-H Scholarship
If you are a graduating senior, you should apply for a Louisiana 4-H Scholarship. St. Tammany Parish 4-H can enter three 4-H’ers in each scholarship category except for all LSU honor scholarships, which have no limit. Applicants for the LSU honor scholarships on the Baton Rouge campus must have participated in 4-H University. All scholarship applications must be received in the Louisiana 4-H Foundation office by Thursday, March 4, 2010, at 4:30 p.m.
St. Tammany Parish Profile
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Programs and statistics that demonstrate the LSU AgCenter's dedication to providing innovative research, information and education to improve people's lives.
Scott Truck & Tractor 4-H Scholarship Application Form
Scott Truck & Tractor 4-H Scholarship
If you are a graduating senior, a 4-H member and plan on attending college, you are eligible to submit an application for the Scott Truck and Tractor 4-H Scholarship. This is a one-time award of $1,500 to be awarded to an individual for college fees. You don’t have to live on a farm to apply for this scholarship, but the application form is due in the St. Tammany Parish 4-H Office by April 1, 2010.
Invitation to 4-H Club Meetings
Invitation
Use this invitation to invite other students to your 4-H Club Meeting.
4-H Thank You Card
Volunteers
Write Thank You notes to local 4-H supporters and volunteers who deserve a BIG Thank You for all they do!
Character Critters