(Video 05/11/09) Knock Out roses look beautiful in landscapes this time of year. But they can grow very large, and faded flowers can cause them to lose some of their attractiveness. On this edition of Get It Growing, LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dan Gill shows you one way to help your Knock Outs remain a knockout. (Runtime: 1 minute, 48 seconds)

The Burden Horticulture Society (BHS) is a 501 (c) 5 non-profit organization comprised of people interested in participating in and supporting LSUAgCenter’s Burden Center.

Schedule for gardening talks

Monthly lectures about gardening

Windrush Gardens at Burden Center

Partnering with other ‘green’ organizations is a priority with BHS. Below are links or contact information for to find out more about their activities.

(Distributed 01/16/09) Three new roses representing three classes of roses are the 2009 All-America Rose Selections winners. The three are Pink Promise, a hybrid tea; Cinco de Mayo, a floribunda; and Carefree Spirit, a landscape shrub.

(Distributed 11/18/08)The LSU AgCenter’s 2008 Poinsettia Open House is set for Dec. 5 from 8 a.m. to noon at the Burden Center in Baton Rouge. This event, which is being held for the 14th time, provides poinsettia growers and the public with an opportunity to view some of the latest poinsettia varieties.

Burden Horticulture Society welcomes those who would like to donate their talents to Burden Center. Please contact one of the below committee heads or call 225-763-3990

The Burden Horticulture Society (BHS) is a 501 (c) 5 non-profit organization comprised of people interested in participating in and supporting LSUAgCenter’s Burden Center. It operates under the auspices of the LSU Foundation for the sole purposes of education, fundraising, and assisting in the promotion and development of Burden Center.