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The forest products industry contributes to each parish economy in several ways, including jobs, wages and purchases in the local economies.
Are you planning to cook a breakfast or brunch for dad on Father's Day? Try these easy fruit ties to add servings of fruit that are packed with vitamins.
The application period for the 2018 Louisiana Master Gardener Class of 2018 is now open.
The monthly newsletter of the St. Tammany Parish Master Gardeners Association.
Description and management of Virginia buttonweed in home lawns.
This report provides information about funding sources, program highlights for the area and local issues that are being faced by the parish with assistance from the Louisiana Cooperative Extension Service.
Listing of farmer's markets in St. Tammany Parish with their dates and locations.
Recognition of the 29 Louisiana Master Gardener graduates who went through the St. Tammany Parish Program in 2016 .
New Master Gardener class of 2013.
Download a copy of the Louisiana Master Gardener Program application for 2016 training session.
July 2014 issue of the STMGA's monthly newsletter.
June 2014 issue of the STMGA's Gardengoer Newsletter
Provides dates and other information for the 2015 St. Tammany Parish Livestock Show, the 2015 Southeast District Livestock Show and the 2015 State Livestock Show.
If you are a 4-H member who is a graduating senior and you 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 $1,000 to be awarded to an individual for college fees. You don’t have to live on a farm to apply for this scholarship. The application form is due in the St. Tammany Parish 4-H Office by April 1, 2015.
A list of farmers markets, roadside markets and fruit producers located in St. Tammany Parish.
Knowing where you are, is as important as, knowing where you want to go when it comes to our soils. Simple steps to soil testing help you know what your plant needs nutritionally to thrive.
The LSU AgCenter and the St. Tammany Master Gardener Association will hold the 2014 Northshore Garden Show and Plant Sale March 14-15 at the St Tammany Fairgrounds in Covington, La.
The best time to plant citrus in St. Tammany Parish is January or February
Mulch is an important ingredient in any landscape maintenance. For December and the remaining winter season and beyond, your trees and shrubs may be asking “More mulch, please!”
How to prune plants according to keep them healthy and to manage plant size.
St. Tammany Parish 4-H Members spend the week at the 4-H Educational Center in Pollock, LA during the week of July 8 - 12, 2013.
This is a pretty simple procedure that can be done easily in our down time and retreat from the summer heat.
Information regarding the 4-H Youth Development Programs in St. Tammany Parish, La.
Tips on the best ways to water your landscape.
As you begin to ponder where to put your new plants be cautious of creating termite habitat around your home.
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.
Some insects are questionable as to there “good purposes on Earth", but.....
Ground covers are generally any low growing plants (other than grass) that cover a large area.
Many people are quite capable of taking care of their garbage. Just put in the plastic bag, take it to the road and it’s gone.
General tips on what to do with plants following a freeze.
Programs and statistics that demonstrate the LSU AgCenter's dedication to providing innovative research, information and education to improve people's lives.
This article explains why organic matter may be the most important part of your garden soil and reviews soil composition in St. Tammany Parish.
The winter is a good time to take care of gardening tools. Keeping your gardening tools sharp, clean, and well maintained will add to your outdoor pleasure in the coming months.
A soil pH is the measure of the acidity and alkaline of the soil. Soils in our area range from pH 4.0 – 5.5. Blueberries require a soil pH of 4.0 to 5.3. Without adding anything to our soil, blueberries are a great choice as a fruit.
Fall is the time to plant cole crop vegetables.
This year’s 2012 Master Gardener graduates.
All too often I get a simple question to a complex answer. I wish it were the other way but more often it doesn’t happen that way. Like the title, “What is the green stuff in my tree?”I usually have to ask several questions to decide what the real problem is.
A compilation of 4-H programs and ideas from past and present 4-H Leaders, 4-H Junior Leaders, and 4-H Agents in St. Tammany Parish.
Suggestions for ways to eliminate winter weeds.
Keep in mind, our winters are mild and short. Mowing and watering properly are steps to a healthy fall lawn. Back away from the fall fertilizer and you won’t get robbed of your beautiful lawn.
The new USDA recommendations for healthy eating and activity for kids. (PDF format only)
There’s no simple answer to “can my tree be saved?” Many other questions need to be considered before rushing to cut it down.
The Azalea Caterpillar (Datana Major) is very active in August and September. The adult moths (not butterflies) lay their eggs in late spring. As the eggs mature the young caterpillars skeletonize the azaleas, particularly the Southern Indica Hybrids.
Moths lay their eggs August through October. The moths are typically one half inch to three quarters of an inch long as adults and have snout like projections on their heads.
Do you want to become more involved in community service projects, learn about working in groups and develop some leadership skills? The 4-H Junior Leader Club program may be the club for you.
St. Tammany Parish 4-H Members spend the week at the 4-H Educational Center in Pollock, LA during the week of June 4 - 8, 2012.
St. Tammany Parish 4-H Members attended 4-H University held on the LSU Baton Rouge campus on June 19 - 22, 2012.
See how you could be the designer of the 2012 - 2013 4-H / FFA St. Tammany Parish Livestock Show T-Shirt!
Hot summer nights and high humidity encourage the growth of lawn diseases. Learn to identify them and how to minimize them here.
Procedures on taking a soil sample to submit to the LSU AgCenter's Soil Lab.
Identifying weeds in August will also help in preparing for the battle on the war on weeds.
Barklice are small, most often wingless, soft bodied insects that are in the Psocoptera insect order.
There are home grown tomatoes, hydroponic tomatoes, green house tomatoes, container grown tomatoes, and even to-matoes grown upside down. After deciding on the right place (full sun), right time (after danger of frost) and right varieties (so many to choose) you’ll still need to consider many of these tips when growing the prized vegetables.
Provides list of members and links to meeting minutes for the St. Tammany Parish Horticultural Advisory Council.
Drink lots of water. Gardeners working in their lawns and landscape may lose up to 2 quarts of water per hour.
The armadillo is an unusual animal that has protective armor made of a hard shell like material on its head, body and tail.
Write Thank You notes to local 4-H supporters and volunteers who deserve a BIG Thank You for all they do!
Use this invitation to invite other students to your 4-H Club Meeting.
The monthly newsletter of the St. Tammany Master Gardeners Association. Contents include association events, gardening topics and photos of member activities.
The monthly newsletter of the St. Tammany Master Gardeners Association. Contents include association events, gardening topics and photos of member activities.
Descriptions of damaged lawns and advice on how to treat them.
Provides list of members and links to meeting minutes for the Jr. Livestock Advisory Council.
Provides list of members and links to meeting minutes for the St. Tammany Parish Joint Advisory Council.
Provides list of members and links to meeting minutes for the St. Tammany Parish 4-H Advisory Council.
The Calendar outlines 4-H events happening in St. Tammany parish throughout the year. Information is subject to change. Specific details will be in The Tammany Times Newsletter that is distributed monthly at 4-H Club Meetings .
Vines, by design, grow quickly. They are all manageable if plans are made to maintain them.
4-H Camp Grant Walker needs your ideas! What’s a good theme for 2012 4-H Summer Camp? Send us your most creative ideas for a slogan -- in seven words or less.
Provides list of members and links to meeting minutes for the Parish Advisory Council.
Scholarships application information and form for 4-H'ers who are graduating seniors.
Please click on the clover for the application form needed to apply for a counselor position at 4-H Camp Grant Walker. Applications are due to the St. Tammany Parish 4-H Office no later than March 30, 2012. Please mail forms to 4-H Office (Camp Counselor Application); P.O. Box 5438, Covington, LA 70434.
St. Tammany Parish 4-H Members attended 4-H Camp during the week of July 12-16, 2010.
Information and resource links for club leaders to helpful publications on planning club meetings, making meetings exciting, planning a 4-H program, giving demonstrations and leader guides.
This report provides information about funding sources, program highlights for the area and local issues that are being faced by the parish with assistance from the Louisiana Cooperative Extension Service.
Newsletter for Livingston Parish Beef Producers on recommended cultural practies. Topics covered in this edition include: Dry, Fertilizing Spring Pastures, Feed Prices, Horn Flies, Weed Control Updates, Beef Referendum.
Explanation of what lichens are and how to remove them from plants and trees.
To begin the spring season of 2011, consider going to one of the Spring Garden Shows being offered in Louisiana and Mississippi; some not far from us here in St. Tammany Parish.
Provides summer camp information and links to registration information, health form, parental consent for administering medicine form, code of conduct form and camper e-mail procedures required for attendance.
garden gift list, browse through the internet at Buzzle.com, ehow.com, helpfulgardener.com, waytoocool.com, just to name a few. There are countless garden areas to search.
Most people’s favorite autumn colors include some reds, yellows, and oranges in line with the colors of tree landscapes. Obvious fall colors for LSU fans would be purple and gold or for Saints fans, black and gold.
Newest “crop”of Master Gardeners who completed the 2010 class sessions.
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St. Tammany today enjoys the status as the most prosperous parish in Louisiana.
Selecting your show pig will be one of the most interesting experiences you will have in your pig project. Many times, it will be very rewarding; other times, it may be frustrating. Use these guidelines to help you select your show pig. (PDF format only)
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A brief review of the common health problems that can afflict cattle, sheep and pigs. Symptoms and treatments are described, but this is not meant to be a treatment guide. (PDF Format Only)
