(Image above: The attractive flowers of chamomile can be used for decoration in the home. Photo by Heather Kirk-Ballard/LSU AgCenter) Herbs and Spices Herbs and spices both come from plants. (Salt is neither a spice nor an herb. It is a mineral.) Herbs and spices are used primarily for adding flavor and aroma to […]
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(Image above: Pineapple Sage) Cool Season Herb Gardening Now is a great time to plant many of the hardy herbs used to cook. These herbs establish well when planted during the mild weather we have this time of the year. Winter cold will not hurt hardy herbs, and they grow vigorously during mild weather. Fall-planted
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Rudbeckia maxim (close-up) Hurricane Season Again Hurricane season is here again. We should examine the overall condition of our trees. Trees that have large dead branches or whole trees that are dead should be dealt with as soon as possible. Dead branches should be pruned off, and dead trees should be removed. Trees that are
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Pentas, Torenia and Coleus are very reliable annuals for color during our summer heat. May is here! It is time for warm season plants. Before you start shopping and planting, examine your garden. Different microclimates exist. Evaluate the conditions of moisture, air and light. A wet spot suits some plants, but not others. A container
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Chrysanthemums are “Short-Day plants,” and will start blooming only when nights reach a certain duration. While September can still be excruciatingly hot, it is during this month that we start really noticing the days getting shorter and can perhaps glimpse some end in sight to Summer. Certain plants in our gardens are sensitive to this
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