As gardeners begin thinking ahead to spring planting, one LSU AgCenter expert says now is the perfect time to prepare to start seeds indoors.

Valentine’s Day brings roses to mind, and for gardeners, that’s a good thing. This holiday serves as a reminder that it’s ...

Firefly populations in Louisiana and globally are declining due to habitat loss, pesticides and light pollution. LSU AgCenter scientists are leading a project in Jean Lafitte to restore firefly ...

Kaelyn Fogelman, a recently hired professor of aquaculture at the LSU AgCenter, hopes to facilitate new research into not only crawfish management, but into the entire aquaculture program.

It’s always a bit sad to see our summer vegetable gardens peter out as the season comes to a close. Those once-verdant plants are now fading as the long, hot summer takes its toll. Though harvests of ...

Raise your hand if you love strawberries! These sweet, juicy, red berries are one of the most popular kinds of fruit. And how could they not be? They’re delicious and nutritious — a healthy treat even ...

SHREVEPORT, La. - Roses may be the queens of Southern gardens, but even royalty can fall victim to common foes. One of the most widespread and stubborn problems local gardeners face is black spot, a ...

Patrick was undaunted by the “pressure-cooker” atmosphere of the newsroom, veteran WBRZ reporter Margaret Lawhon said.

When dry weather hits, resurrection fern shrivels up to reduce its surface area and goes dormant. Special proteins called dehydrins protect its cells from damage, so cell walls can shrink and stretch ...

Bitterly cold weather has settled in across the region. If you woke up Monday morning to discover frozen, limp plants outside your window, you might be tempted to trim them ...