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National Aquaculture Meeting Set For New Orleans In January
(Distributed 12/21/04) The largest aquaculture trade show in the Western Hemisphere will highlight the 2005 meeting of the USA Aquaculture Society in New Orleans Jan. 17-20, according to Dr. Robert Romaire, resident director of the LSU AgCenter’s Aquaculture Research Station in Baton Rouge.

New Faculty Assigned To Community Center In Oak Grove

(Distributed 12/17/04) The LSU AgCenter and Southern University AgCenter have assigned new personnel to this area in an attempt to improve the lives of residents living here. The three new staff members are located in the Thomas Jason Lingo Community Center in Oak Grove and will work on projects designed to help improve the area’s economy, as well as the health of those living here.

Pruning Should Be Done Now
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(For Release On Or After 12/31/04) Pruning often is neglected because gardeners are not exactly sure what to do. There is a great deal of confusion about how to prune, when to do it and even why pruning is done.

Moth Orchids Popular Gift, Good Choice For Beginners
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(For Release On Or After 12/24/04) Orchids are tough, resilient plants that produce beautiful flowers and are not really challenging to grow – if you just learn what growing conditions they prefer.

Take Care Of Equipment As Part Of Winter Garden Chores
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(For Release On Or After 12/17/04) The pace of things in the garden tends to slow down a bit this time of year, but taking care of a few things now can save you time and money later.
Most Plants Hardy But Some Need Freeze Protection
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(For Release On Or After 12/10/04) Most plants in our landscapes are completely winter hardy, but some tender plants need to be protected from freezing temperatures.
Look To Garden For Unique Holiday Decorations
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(For Release On Or After 12/03/04) Your gardens are full of plant materials that can add unique beauty to your holiday decorations.
Good Time to Consider Fruits and Nuts in Landscape, Says LSU AgCenter Horticulturist
(Distributed December 2004) December is a good time to collect and look through nursery catalogs, browse gardening magazines and search the Internet for possibilities of planting fruits and nuts in your yard, according to LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dr. John Pyzner.