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(Video 11/7/11) If you’re craving hardy, home-grown vegetables like lettuce, you might consider planting a fall vegetable garden. LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dan Gill explores the vegetable section at a local nursery and explains how to select lettuce plants and how to properly pick them when you’re ready for your salad. (Runtime: 1:34)
(Video 11/1/11) Now is a great time to plant cool-season flowers. But as you pick your plants at the nursery, don’t be confused by all the vibrant colors. LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dan Gill shares some important tips to help you choose the right colors for your cool-season flower beds. (Runtime: 1:41)
(Video 11/28/11) Want interesting indoor greenery that’s not difficult to care for? LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dan Gill explains why a tough tropical plant called pothos is the perfect choice. (Runtime: 1:37)
(Video 11/21/11) The saying goes, “out of sight, out of mind.” That slogan could apply to the obscure columbine. Not many Louisiana gardeners have ever heard of it. Until now. LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dan Gill explains why the Swan columbine is a great Louisiana Super Plant worthy of the spotlight. (Runtime: 1:30)
(Audio 11/21/11) Weeds, diseases and insects are fewer in the winter vegetable garden. Still, gardeners need to look out for pests such as aphids, caterpillars, snails and slugs. (Runtime: 60 seconds)
(Video 11/21/11) The saying goes, “out of sight, out of mind.” That slogan could apply to the obscure columbine. Not many Louisiana gardeners have ever heard of it. Until now. LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dan Gill explains why the Swan columbine is a great Louisiana Super Plant worthy of the spotlight. (Runtime: 1:30)
(Audio 11/14/11) Louisiana gardeners rarely grow columbines, but a new Louisiana Super Plant selection can change that. The Swan columbine is a beautiful plant that is more robust and has larger flowers than other columbines. (Runtime: 60 seconds)
(Audio 11/07/11) Lawn grasses go dormant and turn brown during the winter. If you want a green lawn over the next few months, plant ryegrass. A ryegrass lawn will require maintenance through the winter. (Runtime: 60 seconds)
(Video 11/28/11) Want interesting indoor greenery that’s not difficult to care for? LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dan Gill explains why a tough tropical plant called pothos is the perfect choice. (Runtime: 1:37)
(Audio 11/21/11) Tropical container plants can be damaged by winter freezes. Many gardeners move tender plants indoors this time of the year. Prepare the plant before the move by washing the plant off and getting it acclimated to lower light conditions. (Runtime: 60 seconds)
(Audio 11/07/11) Gardeners can plant cool-season bedding plants in November. Many of these plants will provide color now and through the winter, then put on a beautiful display in the spring. (Runtime: 60 seconds)
(Audio 11/28/11) Three outstanding plants have been named fall 2011 Super Plants. They include Belinda's Dream rose, Swan columbine and Redbor kale. Try these plants in your landscape this season. (Runtime: 60 seconds)
(Audio 11/14/11) One of the most beautiful roses available for Louisiana gardeners is Belinda's Dream. This rose has the toughness of a Knock Out rose with flowers that look like hybrid tea roses. It's a fall 2011 Louisiana Super Plant selection. (Runtime: 60 seconds)
(Audio 11/07/11) Camellias are beautiful shrubs that bloom during the winter when not much else is blooming. They can suffer from infestations of the insect tea scale. Symptoms include a white fuzzy appearance on the underside of the leaf. (Runtime: 60 seconds)
(Audio 11/28/11) Late November to early December is a good time to plant hardy trees and shrubs in our landscapes. These plants go through a root growth phase this time of the year, which helps establish them before they start growing foliage. (Runtime: 60 seconds)
(Audio 11/28/11) Landscapes can stay attractive throughout the winter. Your garden may need some grooming and maintenance this time of the year, such as removing old growth from summer perennials and bulbs. (Runtime: 60 seconds)
(Audio 11/21/11) Paperwhites are among the easiest spring-flowering bulbs to force to bloom for the winter in our homes. Bulbs are available loose or in kits. Following a few tips will help the plants grow and bloom beautifully. (Runtime: 60 seconds)
(Audio 11/07/11) November is a great month to plant spring bulbs in your landscapes. By now, the soil has had a chance to cool down from the summer. Check nurseries for these bulbs, and remember tulips and hyacinths need refrigeration before planting. (Runtime: 60 seconds)
(Audio 11/28/11) Gardeners use fertilizer to provide nutrients to plants. Nitrogen helps to stimulate vigorous growth. Plants going dormant do not need fertilizer. (Runtime: 60 seconds)
(Audio 11/14/11) The amaryllis is a spring-blooming plant that is hardy in Louisiana. Bulbs are available but they should not be planted into the garden now. Pot them in a container, and force them to bloom indoors. Next year, bulbs treated that way this year can be planted into your landscape. (Runtime: 60 seconds)
(Video 11/1/11) Now is a great time to plant cool-season flowers. But as you pick your plants at the nursery, don’t be confused by all the vibrant colors. LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dan Gill shares some important tips to help you choose the right colors for your cool-season flower beds. (Runtime: 1:41)
(Audio 11/21/11) Leaves are falling from decidious trees. Don't bag up leaves and throw them away. These leaves can be used for mulch or made into compost. (Runtime: 60 seconds)
(Audio 11/14/11) Redbor kale is a Louisiana Super Plant selection for fall 2011. This ornamental vegetable is beautiful and edible. Plant it this time of the year for an attractive tall plant in the spring. (Runtime: 60 seconds)
(Audio 11/14/11) Fall is a great time to add hardy fruit trees to the landscape. Louisiana gardeners can plant a wide variety of fruit trees and shrubs, but you must choose ones that are suitable for our climate. (Runtime: 60 seconds)
(Audio 11/07/11) Lettuce harvested fresh from the garden has an outstanding flavor. Gardeners can grow lettuce this time of the year. Leafy lettuce and semi-heading varieties grow best in Louisiana. (Runtime: 60 seconds)
(For Release On Or After 11/25/11) If you are considering replanting a lost hedge, now is a great time to get the job done. A common part of landscapes, hedges generally are created by planting a row of shrubs or small trees.
(Audio 11/21/11) Many of the herbs Louisiana cooks enjoy are hardy and can be grown during the winter. All herbs need a sunny location and a well-drained bed or container. (Runtime: 60 seconds)
(Audio 11/28/11) The ideal time to plant trees in Louisiana is from November to March. To properly plant a tree, start by measuring the root ball. (Runtime: 60 seconds)
(Video 11/7/11) If you’re craving hardy, home-grown vegetables like lettuce, you might consider planting a fall vegetable garden. LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dan Gill explores the vegetable section at a local nursery and explains how to select lettuce plants and how to properly pick them when you’re ready for your salad. (Runtime: 1:34)
