Chrysanthemum means “gold blossom” in Greek and symbolize fall.
—LSU AgCenter/Anna Ribbeck
We’ve had a brutally hot summer here in Louisiana this year.
Carol Friedland, director of LaHouse Research and Education Center, welcomes guests to the center’s 15th anniversary celebration on July 20. Researchers at LaHouse are studying techniques to make a home more resilient against high-speed winds and floods.
—LSU AgCenter Photos/Tobie Blanchard
State Rep. Jonathan Goudeau (R-Lafayette), a guest at the 15th anniversary celebration of LaHouse Research and Education Center on July 20, looks at the different types of insulation on display in the LaHouse demonstration home.
BATON ROUGE — For 15 years, the LSU AgCenter LaHouse Research and Education Center has been helping Louisiana build smarter, stronger and more resilient homes, and recover from storms.
Suncredible Saturn sunflower is a 2023 Louisiana Super Plant selection for warm-season color.
—LSU AgCenter/Dewanna Drewery
Admired for its striking appearance, impressive size and dogged resilience, the Suncredible sunflower (Helianthus hybrid) is a cultivar that has captured the hearts of gardeners and nature enthusia
Inspect the trunk of trees for any visible signs of decay, wounds or fungal growth. Fallen bark is a sure sign of trunk damage on this live oak tree. Damaged trees should be removed by a licensed professional.
—LSU AgCenter/Heather Kirk-Ballard
We are well into hurricane season here in Louisiana, but we still have a long time ahead of us. The hurricane season officially begins each summer on June 1 and lasts until Nov. 30.
Vegetables benefit from incorporation of fertilizer at planting and throughout the summer to keep plants producing. Scout plants several times a week to stay ahead of heavy insect infestations.
—LSU AgCenter/Heather Kirk-Ballard
Summer can be a challenging time for gardeners, especially when it comes to the excessive heat and high humidity.
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