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Phenology Sequence of Flowering Woody Ornamentals Documented to Assist Landscape Pest Management
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A phenology research garden was planted in fall 2007 at the LSU AgCenter Hammond Research Station in Hammond, La. Data collected in 2008 indicated that a sequence of phonological events in advance of pest activities is available from 15 ornamental plants for predicting landscape pest activity.

People's Choice Awards from Landscape Horticulture Field Day - 2009
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Green industry professionals attending the landscape horticulture field day at the LSU AgCenter’s Hammond Research Station in June were given the opportunity to “pick their winning plants” from the sun garden evaluation trial gardens at the station. Over 340 varieties were planted this year. The planting mostly consists of annual bedding plants and herbaceous perennials, but new roses and some “companion” woody ornamental shrubs (such as Southern Living plants) are also included.

Horticulture Professional Licenses and Permits
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There are several state-regulated horticulture professions and two occupations that require a license or permit in Louisiana.

Ornamental sweet potato options continue to expand
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Ornamental sweet potatoes have gained considerable interest among land¬scape industry professionals and home gardeners over the past 10 years. Varieties include plants that are chartreuse-lime green (Margarita), blackish purple (Blackie) and tricolored (Pink Frost).

'Matrix' Pansy - Photo Gallery (Part II) / Trial Results, Spring 2009
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Photo gallery of the Matrix series pansies from landscape performance trials at the Hammond Research Station, spring 2009. Data also included.
'Matrix' Pansy - Photo Gallery (Part I) / Trial Results, Spring 2009
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Photo gallery of the Matrix series pansies from landscape performance trials at the Hammond Research Station, spring 2009. Data also included.
'Lucky' and 'Landmark' Lantana - 2008 Landscape Results
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Results from landscape performance trials on Lucky and Landmark series lantanas from Ball FloraPlant at the Hammond Research Station in 2008.
'XXL' Pansy - Photo Gallery (Part I), Spring 2009
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A photo gallery of the 'XXL' pansy varieties from landscape trial plantings at the Hammond Research Station, spring 2009.
'XXL' Pansy - Photo Gallery (Part II), Spring 2009
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A photo gallery of the 'XXL' pansy varieties from landscape trial plantings at the Hammond Research Station, spring 2009.
'Sun Spun' Petunia - Photo Gallery, April 2009
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A photo gallery of the new 'Sun Spun' petunia varieties (Ball FloraPlant) from landscape trial plantings at the Hammond Research Station.
'Songbird' Series Columbine - Photo Gallery, April 2009
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Photo gallery of varieties in the 'Songbird' series columbines from landscape trials at the Hammond Research Station, spring 2009.
'Swan' Series Columbine - Photo Gallery, April 2009
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Photo gallery of varieties in the Swan series columbines from landscape trials at the Hammond Research Station, spring 2009.
Ornamental Pepper Trial Results
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Forty-six ornamental pepper varieties commercially available to growers and gardeners were evaluated during 2007 and 2008 for their garden performance in the Gulf States at three locations: Hammond (La.), Crystal Spring (Miss.) and Verona (Miss.). Variety performance from the Hammond Research Station trials are presented in the attached PDF file. Top ten cultivars were highlighted. Please see related article for their photos.
Nursery Crop Outlook - 2009
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The LSU AgCenter provides annual outlooks for different agriculture commodities in Louisiana. 2008 was a tough year for nursery growers with the national economic slowdown, along with damage to the industry from Hurricane Gustav, Hurricane Ike and snowfall in December. Here is an overview of the current national and state situation.
2010 Get It Growing Calendar