As summer heat creeps in, lawns are growing vigorously. The volume of calls I’m getting about lawns is growing too. Now is a time we pay them attention.
The forest products industry contributes to each parish economy in several ways, including jobs, wages and purchases in the local economies.
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An annual bluegrass called Poa annua consists of small tufts of grass that do not spread by runners but by seed.
Our local programs include school gardens, booths at fairs and farmers markets, beautification projects, and maintaining a demonstration garden.
We often need to plan ahead; sometimes way ahead.
It’s said that the best time to plant a tree is 20 years ago; but the second-best time is now. Fall and winter are good seasons for planting trees.
St. James Parish 4-H Jr. Leaders Fund Raising products will come from the: Pointe Coupee Pecan Company which has been in business since 1990.
Come run, walk, or Toddler Wobble to support the St. James Parish 4-H program. Activities begin at 4:00pm and the race begins at 5 p.m.
Through 4-H, your child will explore leadership, teamwork, citizenship, and community service.
There are hundreds or more plants available to us that will attract hummingbirds.
(05/19/21) The Cajun “holy trinity” is at the heart of Louisiana cuisine. Onions, celery and green bell peppers create the base.
I’ve never been to an airshow but I’ve been lucky to see some incredible aeronautic stunts in my backyard lately.
March 15th is a traditional planting date in the River Parishes. An early start may amount to bragging rights for the first tomato among friends.
So what’s a pesticide anyway? Well, it’s something we apply to kill (or sometimes repel) a pest.
Though Pappy had a special magic, I now know it’s not that hard to grow potatoes.
Only parents and exhibitors will be allowed to attend the parish show. Masks will be required by All attendees.
So I’ll surprise y’all this month with something not horticulture but poultry science – backyard chickens.Lots of people bought them this past spring.
Elections and hurricanes and COVID – oh my! My family and I just took a much-needed vacation to Tennessee, largely to relieve stress and stare at fall foliage
The contest will be Tuesday, November 24th at the St. James 4-H office. Dishes are to be dropped of from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m.. The Cookery Categories include Egg,
We can start planning (and planting) for fall. Soil preparation is the first thing you need to do.
It is time once again for our pecan fundraiser and just in time for the holidays.
2020 - 2021 Enrollment Cards for St. James Parish 4-H.
St. James Parish Strawberry Plant Sale 2020 fundraider for 4-H
When you do not have enough money to cover your family’s basic living expenses and pay all your creditors, you face some difficult financial decisions.
Dining with Diabetes, Nutrition events, Lunch and Learn "Clean Eating" and more.
Healthy Communities Bike Safety Partnership: Let's Ride in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana. Youth are learning biking skills to ride safely in their neighborhoods.
Seniors in Jefferson Parish enjoy the Healthy eating series presented by Karen Marie the Salubrious RD. They have made positive dietary and exercise changes.
We should consume foods in the dairy group.
Information about fertilization of warm-season lawns in the fall.
A series of information on ways to celebrate National 4-H Week in October.
Nutritional content of cherries, how to freeze cherries and a chicken cherry recipe.