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      <title>Louisiana Vegetable Planting Guide</title>
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              <title>Native Tree Growing Guide for Louisiana</title>
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              <title>History</title>
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              <title>A Guide to Louisiana-friendly Landscaping - Louisiana Yards &amp; Neighborhoods</title>
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              <pubDate>Wed, 03 Oct 2007 15:46:35 GMT</pubDate>
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              <title>Junior Master Gardener Program</title>
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              <description><![CDATA[Find out how you can implement a Junior Master Gardener program in Louisiana. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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              <title>Success with Summer Tomatoes</title>
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              <title>Sod Farming is Not Strip Mining</title>
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              <title>Phenology Sequence of Flowering Woody Ornamentals Documented to Assist Landscape Pest Management</title>
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              <title>Media pH Management for Greenhouse Growers</title>
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              <title>Annual Bedding Plants for Louisiana</title>
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              <pubDate>Fri, 11 Feb 2005 16:21:22 GMT</pubDate>
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              <title>Formosan Termites Found Near Alexandria</title>
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              <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 04/29/04) LSU AgCenter entomologists confirmed that termites found the week of April 18 at a home in Pineville were Formosan subterranean termites. This is the first sighting of the pests in the Alexandria area. These termites pose a greater threat than the native species because they form larger colonies, are more aggressive and form carton nests above ground. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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              <title>Fruit Thinning Adds Quality</title>
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              <title>Tropical plants thrive in late summer</title>
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              <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 07/22/10) Most people think of mid-summer as the “down time” in the landscape. Many of our warm-season bedding plants from earlier in the spring and summer have a tendency to not be performing as well by the time we get to late summer. We do, however, have a wonderful assortment of tropical plants that can be grown very successfully in south Louisiana. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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              <title>Tri Parish Offers Habitat for Humanity Assistance</title>
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              <pubDate>Wed, 30 Jun 2010 17:06:54 GMT</pubDate>
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              <title>Tend to your lawn during summer</title>
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              <title>Explanations for LMG Volunteer Activities</title>
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              <pubDate>Fri, 13 Jul 2007 18:16:40 GMT</pubDate>
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                  <title>Registration Form For Those Without Internet Access</title>
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                  <pubDate>Fri, 13 Jul 2007 18:11:44 GMT</pubDate>
                  <description><![CDATA[The form must be completed by all Master Gardeners so their information can be entered into the Reporting System. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                      <title>Volunteer Hours Report Form</title>
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                      <pubDate>Fri, 13 Jul 2007 18:05:41 GMT</pubDate>
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                          <title>How To Write An Impact Statement</title>
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                          <pubDate>Fri, 13 Jul 2007 17:57:38 GMT</pubDate>
                          <description><![CDATA[Helpful information for writing an impact statement when reporting your LMG volunteer service hours. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                          <dc:creator>BHFletcher@agcenter.lsu.edu (Jr., Bobby H. Fletcher)</dc:creator>
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                              <title>Dirt Scoop for Compact Tractors</title>
                              <link>http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/home_gardening/equipment/compact_tractors/Dirt+Scoop+for+Compact+Tractors.htm</link>
                              <pubDate>Wed, 09 Feb 2005 17:54:49 GMT</pubDate>
                              <description><![CDATA[A dirt scoop is a handy attachment for small tractors. It will allow you to dig, move, and dump small quantities of soil, gravel, sand, or other materials much easier than you can do with a shovel and wheelbarrow and much less expensively than with a front-end loader on your tractor. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                              <dc:creator>DParish@agcenter.lsu.edu (Richard L. Parish)</dc:creator>
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                              <title>People's Choice Awards from the Landscape Horticulture Field Day - Spring 2010</title>
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                              <pubDate>Mon, 19 Jul 2010 02:47:40 GMT</pubDate>
                              <description><![CDATA[Green industry professionals, home gardeners and Louisiana Master Gardeners participated in the People’s Choice plant award selections at the LSU AgCenter’s Hammond Research Station in May 2010. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                              <dc:creator>AOwings@agcenter.lsu.edu (Allen D. Owings)</dc:creator>
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                              <category domain="http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/our_offices/research_stations/hammond/features/plant_trial_gardens_evaluations/"><![CDATA[Plant Trial Gardens and Evaluations]]></category>
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                              <title>Watering Tips</title>
                              <link>http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/home_gardening/landscaping/louisiana_yards_neighborhoods/Section+2+Landscaping+Principles/Water+Efficiently/Watering+Tips.htm</link>
                              <pubDate>Fri, 19 Oct 2007 19:49:33 GMT</pubDate>
                              <description><![CDATA[Reduce the need for watering by choosing water-efficient and drought-tolerant plants, includingthose native to your site, and plant them in the right place. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                              <category domain="http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/home_gardening/landscaping/louisiana_yards_neighborhoods/section+2+landscaping+principles/water+efficiently/"><![CDATA[Water Efficiently]]></category>
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                              <title>Efficiency Factors</title>
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                              <pubDate>Fri, 19 Oct 2007 19:48:47 GMT</pubDate>
                              <description><![CDATA[Irrigation should be set to run in the early hours. Morning water pressure is usually better; foliage will have time to dry before the evening dew or afternoon showers set in. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                              <title>Irrigation Systems</title>
                              <link>http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/home_gardening/landscaping/louisiana_yards_neighborhoods/Section+2+Landscaping+Principles/Water+Efficiently/Irrigation+Systems.htm</link>
                              <pubDate>Fri, 19 Oct 2007 19:50:37 GMT</pubDate>
                              <description><![CDATA[Micro-irrigation systems deliver small volumes of water directly to the root zone throughlow-flow-rate emitters, such as micro-spray jets, bubblers or drip tubes. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                              <dc:creator>BHFletcher@agcenter.lsu.edu (Jr., Bobby H. Fletcher)</dc:creator>
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                              <category domain="http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/home_gardening/landscaping/louisiana_yards_neighborhoods/section+2+landscaping+principles/water+efficiently/"><![CDATA[Water Efficiently]]></category>
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                              <title>Recycle Yard Waste</title>
                              <link>http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/home_gardening/landscaping/louisiana_yards_neighborhoods/Section+2+Landscaping+Principles/Maximize+Mulch++Recycle+Yard+Waste/Recycle+Yard+Waste.htm</link>
                              <pubDate>Fri, 19 Oct 2007 20:32:30 GMT</pubDate>
                              <description><![CDATA[Landscape maintenance activities — mowing, pruning, raking — generate yard waste that you can return to the soil, recycling valuable nutrients. It is easy to recycle yard waste. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                              <title>Simple Facts About Mulch</title>
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                              <pubDate>Fri, 19 Oct 2007 20:31:43 GMT</pubDate>
                              <description><![CDATA[A mulch layer around trees, shrubs, planted beds and covering bare ground provides many benefits.In areas that are difficult to mow, irrigate or otherwise maintain, use mulch to replace turf orgroundcovers. Also consider placing mulch in shady areas where plants don’t grow well. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                <title>Mulch</title>
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                              <title>Fertigation Uniformity from Sprinklers in a Nursery</title>
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                              <pubDate>Wed, 23 Mar 2005 15:15:57 GMT</pubDate>
                              <description><![CDATA[Studies of water distribution uniformity and fertigation uniformity with sprinkler irrigation were conducted in a commercial container nursery. The first phase of the study consisted of determining water uniformity for two sprinkler heights. The second phase consisted of determining fertilizer application uniformity. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                              <dc:creator>RBracy@agcenter.lsu.edu (Regina P. Bracy)</dc:creator>
                              <category domain="http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/commercial_horticulture/ornamentals/"><![CDATA[Ornamentals]]></category>
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                              <title>'Son' Series Lantanas from Mississippi</title>
                              <link>http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/commercial_horticulture/floriculture/bedding_plants/New+Landscape+Plant+Feature++Son+Series+Lantanas.htm</link>
                              <pubDate>Fri, 18 Mar 2005 15:15:01 GMT</pubDate>
                              <description><![CDATA[The relatively new Son series of lantanas from Jim Covington at Clinton Nursery in Clinton, Miss., have been very impressive in Louisiana and Mississippi plant trials the last few years. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                              <dc:creator>AOwings@agcenter.lsu.edu (Allen D. Owings)</dc:creator>
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                                <title>lantana</title>
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                              <category domain="http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/commercial_horticulture/floriculture/bedding_plants/"><![CDATA[Bedding Plants]]></category>
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                              <title>Tomato test results for 2009</title>
                              <link>http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/home_gardening/vegetables/cultural_information/Tomato+test+results+for+2009.htm</link>
                              <pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2009 18:28:36 GMT</pubDate>
                              <description><![CDATA[Houma's LA Terre Louisiana Master Gardeners post some results of a  spring vegetable  demonstration. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                              <title>Horticulture Professional Licenses and Permits</title>
                              <link>http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/commercial_horticulture/Horticulture+Professional+Licenses+and+Permits.htm</link>
                              <pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2009 15:39:08 GMT</pubDate>
                              <description><![CDATA[There are several state-regulated horticulture professions and two occupations that require a license or permit in Louisiana. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                              <dc:creator>AOwings@agcenter.lsu.edu (Allen D. Owings)</dc:creator>
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                              <category domain="http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/commercial_horticulture/"><![CDATA[Commercial Horticulture]]></category>
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                              <title>Le Tour des Jardins 2011</title>
                              <link>http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/master_gardener/parish_lmg_programs/Northwest/Projects/Le+Tour+des+Jardins+2011.htm</link>
                              <pubDate>Wed, 16 Jan 2008 22:24:48 GMT</pubDate>
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                              <dc:creator>web@agcenter.lsu.edu (LSU AgCenter)</dc:creator>
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                                <title>Le Tour des Jardins 2010 Plaque</title>
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                              <category domain="http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/master_gardener/parish_lmg_programs/northwest/projects/"><![CDATA[Projects]]></category>
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                              <title>Projects/Activities of the Northwest La. Master Gardeners</title>
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                              <pubDate>Tue, 24 May 2005 19:23:57 GMT</pubDate>
                              <description><![CDATA[A list of approved projects and activities of the Northwest La. Master Gardeners. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                              <title>Cut Flower Production Basics</title>
                              <link>http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/commercial_horticulture/floriculture/cut_flowers/Cut+Flower+Production+Basics.htm</link>
                              <pubDate>Fri, 13 Jul 2007 16:32:03 GMT</pubDate>
                              <description><![CDATA[Cut flowers can be a profitable crop in the Southern U.S.  This manual provides basic information on the production of specialty cut flowers. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                              <dc:creator>DCummins@agcenter.lsu.edu (Denyse B. Cummins)</dc:creator>
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                                <title>Specialty cut flowers</title>
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                              <category domain="http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/commercial_horticulture/floriculture/cut_flowers/"><![CDATA[Cut Flowers]]></category>
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                              <title>Air Filters for Small Engines</title>
                              <link>http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/home_gardening/equipment/small_engines/Air+Filters+for+Small+Engines.htm</link>
                              <pubDate>Thu, 18 Nov 2004 15:39:52 GMT</pubDate>
                              <description><![CDATA[One of the most important things you can do to maintain your small engines is to service the air filters as needed. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                              <dc:creator>DParish@agcenter.lsu.edu (Richard L. Parish)</dc:creator>
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                                <title>primary filter</title>
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                              <category domain="http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/home_gardening/equipment/small_engines/"><![CDATA[Small Engines]]></category>
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                              <title>Simple Vegetable Gardening</title>
                              <link>http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/master_gardener/Educational+Resources/Simple+Vegetable+Gardening.htm</link>
                              <pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2009 19:29:55 GMT</pubDate>
                              <description><![CDATA[This FNP manual contains simple gardening concepts and lesson plans for basic home vegetable gardening. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                              <dc:creator>TKoske@agcenter.lsu.edu (Thomas J. Koske)</dc:creator>
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                                <title>weeds</title>
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                              <title>Carpetgrass for Lawns</title>
                              <link>http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/home_gardening/lawn/turfgrass_varieties/Carpetgrass+for+Lawns.htm</link>
                              <pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2009 19:47:04 GMT</pubDate>
                              <description><![CDATA[Carpetgrass (Axonopus) isn't the prettiest grass, but it will sustain growth in poor soil and shady, damp areas. Its medium-coarse texture and light green color are very similar to centipede grass. I like to say that it looks like starving St. Augustinegrass. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                              <dc:creator>TKoske@agcenter.lsu.edu (Thomas J. Koske)</dc:creator>
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                                <title>green</title>
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                              <category domain="http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/home_gardening/lawn/turfgrass_varieties/"><![CDATA[Turfgrass Varieties]]></category>
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                              <title>What Is Your Spark Plug Trying to Tell You?</title>
                              <link>http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/home_gardening/equipment/small_engines/What+Is+Your+Spark+Plug+Trying+to+Tell+You.htm</link>
                              <pubDate>Thu, 18 Nov 2004 15:27:05 GMT</pubDate>
                              <description><![CDATA[Carefull examination of  the spark plug(s) can yield insights into other maintenance needs on your engine. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                              <dc:creator>DParish@agcenter.lsu.edu (Richard L. Parish)</dc:creator>
                              <category domain="http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/home_gardening/equipment/small_engines/"><![CDATA[Small Engines]]></category>
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                              <title>New Landscape Plant Feature: Crimson Series Azaleas</title>
                              <link>http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/commercial_horticulture/ornamentals/New+Landscape+Plant+Feature+Crimson+Series+Azaleas.htm</link>
                              <pubDate>Thu, 17 Mar 2005 16:27:59 GMT</pubDate>
                              <description><![CDATA[One of the great groups of ornamental plants introduced in 2004 was the ‘Crimson’ series of azaleas from Country Pines Nursery in Forest Hill, La. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                              <dc:creator>AOwings@agcenter.lsu.edu (Allen D. Owings)</dc:creator>
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                                <title>Photo of rows of nursery grown azaleas</title>
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                              <category domain="http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/commercial_horticulture/ornamentals/"><![CDATA[Ornamentals]]></category>
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                              <title>Camellia Garden at the Hammond Research Station</title>
                              <link>http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/home_gardening/trees_shrubs/Camellia+Garden+at+the+Hammond+Research+Station.htm</link>
                              <pubDate>Thu, 17 Mar 2005 14:58:41 GMT</pubDate>
                              <description><![CDATA[A two-acre camellia garden at the LSU AgCenter’s Hammond Research Station is now open again, thanks to the efforts of the Tangipahoa Parish Master Gardeners. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                              <dc:creator>RBracy@agcenter.lsu.edu (Regina P. Bracy)</dc:creator>
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                                <title>Group photo of people in front of large camellia</title>
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                              <category domain="http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/home_gardening/trees_shrubs/"><![CDATA[Trees & Shrubs]]></category>
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                              <title>Improvements help greenhouse tomatoes</title>
                              <link>http://www.lsuagcenter.com/news_archive/2010/july/radio_tv/Improvements-help-greenhouse-tomatoes-.htm</link>
                              <pubDate>Fri, 02 Jul 2010 20:32:56 GMT</pubDate>
                              <description><![CDATA[(Radio News 07/12/10) Several improvements to the way greenhouse tomatoes are grown will help producers grow better tomatoes over a longer period of time. LSU AgCenter greenhouse tomato expert Dr. H.Y. Hanna says one improvement is the way plants are heated. Growers used to blow heat over the tops of the plants. A new system heats from the bottom. (Runtime: 60 seconds) - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                              <dc:creator>TBlanchard@agcenter.lsu.edu (Tobie M. Blanchard)</dc:creator>
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                              <title>Common Weeds of Louisiana Lawns and Landscapes</title>
                              <link>http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/communications/publications/Publications+Catalog/Lawn+and+Garden/Weed+Control/Common-Weeds-of-Louisiana-Lawns-and-Landscapes.htm</link>
                              <pubDate>Wed, 23 Jun 2010 13:17:45 GMT</pubDate>
                              <description><![CDATA[Use this poster to help you identify common weeds infesting your lawn and landscape.   (PDF Format Only) - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                              <dc:creator>RStrahan@agcenter.lsu.edu (Ronald E. Strahan)</dc:creator>
                              <image url="http://www.lsuagcenter.com/NR/rdonlyres/587DF287-042F-4584-B9E1-C6165E94CBBF/70623/pub3156cmsimage1.jpg" title="common weeds">
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                                <title>common weeds</title>
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                              <category domain="http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/communications/publications/publications+catalog/lawn+and+garden/weed+control/"><![CDATA[Weed Control]]></category>
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                              <title>Choosing the Right Grease</title>
                              <link>http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/home_gardening/equipment/Choosing+the+Right+Grease.htm</link>
                              <pubDate>Fri, 19 Nov 2004 20:25:56 GMT</pubDate>
                              <description><![CDATA[Putting the correct grease in your grease gun and using it religiously can prolong the life of your equipment. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                              <dc:creator>DParish@agcenter.lsu.edu (Richard L. Parish)</dc:creator>
                              <image url="http://www.lsuagcenter.com/NR/rdonlyres/90225A46-CFB4-43ED-9E28-3DBF039A0F7A/1213/rlp319.JPG" title="piston-grip grease gun">
                                <url>http://www.lsuagcenter.com/NR/rdonlyres/90225A46-CFB4-43ED-9E28-3DBF039A0F7A/1213/rlp319.JPG</url>
                                <title>piston-grip grease gun</title>
                              </image>
                              <category domain="http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/home_gardening/equipment/"><![CDATA[Equipment]]></category>
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                              <title>Vinca makes a great summer bedding plant</title>
                              <link>http://www.lsuagcenter.com/news_archive/2010/july/news_you_can_use/Vinca-makes-a-great-summer-bedding-plant.htm</link>
                              <pubDate>Fri, 09 Jul 2010 14:22:38 GMT</pubDate>
                              <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 07/09/10) One of the most popular summer bedding plants in Louisiana is vinca, also called periwinkle. This annual plant is known for having a very long blooming season. It is also very heat- and drought-tolerant. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                              <dc:creator>RBogren@agcenter.lsu.edu (Richard C. Bogren)</dc:creator>
                              <category domain="http://www.lsuagcenter.com/news_archive/2010/july/news_you_can_use/"><![CDATA[News You Can Use]]></category>
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                              <title>Picking Up Lawn Waste</title>
                              <link>http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/commercial_horticulture/equipment/Mowing/Picking+Up+Lawn+Waste.htm</link>
                              <pubDate>Fri, 03 Dec 2004 16:23:49 GMT</pubDate>
                              <description><![CDATA[Maintaining quality turfgrass sometimes requires that lawn waste be picked up. This trash can include leaves, pine needles and grass clippings as well as twigs, seed pods from trees and pine cones. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                              <dc:creator>DParish@agcenter.lsu.edu (Richard L. Parish)</dc:creator>
                              <image url="http://www.lsuagcenter.com/NR/rdonlyres/24ED3B6D-7085-48A8-9F34-35B4205BCF1E/1371/Rlp114.JPG" title="grass catcher">
                                <url>http://www.lsuagcenter.com/NR/rdonlyres/24ED3B6D-7085-48A8-9F34-35B4205BCF1E/1371/Rlp114.JPG</url>
                                <title>grass catcher</title>
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                              <category domain="http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/commercial_horticulture/equipment/mowing/"><![CDATA[Mowing]]></category>
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                              <title>Lantana Lace Bugs</title>
                              <link>http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/our_offices/research_stations/Hammond/Features/Landscape_Horticulture/Pest+Management/Lantana-Lace-Bugs.htm</link>
                              <pubDate>Mon, 28 Jun 2010 15:01:52 GMT</pubDate>
                              <description><![CDATA[Lantana lace bugs have been very abundant in south Louisiana landscapes the past two years. Here is some identification and control information. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                              <dc:creator>AOwings@agcenter.lsu.edu (Allen D. Owings)</dc:creator>
                              <image url="http://www.lsuagcenter.com/NR/rdonlyres/69874DF0-C21C-47AC-A328-BCFA9ADA20C6/70738/LantanaLaceBug.JPG" title="lace bug">
                                <url>http://www.lsuagcenter.com/NR/rdonlyres/69874DF0-C21C-47AC-A328-BCFA9ADA20C6/70738/LantanaLaceBug.JPG</url>
                                <title>lace bug</title>
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                              <category domain="http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/our_offices/research_stations/hammond/features/landscape_horticulture/pest+management/"><![CDATA[Pest Management]]></category>
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                              <title>Community Garden Program</title>
                              <link>http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/master_gardener/parish_lmg_programs/Northwest/Projects/Community-Garden-Program.htm</link>
                              <pubDate>Wed, 30 Jun 2010 19:09:00 GMT</pubDate>
                              <description><![CDATA[This project provides education and assistance for the creation and ongoing support of community gardens. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                              <dc:creator>web@agcenter.lsu.edu (LSU AgCenter)</dc:creator>
                              <image url="http://www.lsuagcenter.com/NR/rdonlyres/8EB63D6B-A9C2-477D-939F-0B3ACDA3CCFB/70875/IMG_0579.JPG" title="Threesome in the garden">
                                <url>http://www.lsuagcenter.com/NR/rdonlyres/8EB63D6B-A9C2-477D-939F-0B3ACDA3CCFB/70875/IMG_0579.JPG</url>
                                <title>Threesome in the garden</title>
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                              <category domain="http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/master_gardener/parish_lmg_programs/northwest/projects/"><![CDATA[Projects]]></category>
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                              <title>Louisiana State Exhibit Museum</title>
                              <link>http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/master_gardener/parish_lmg_programs/Northwest/Projects/Louisiana+State+Exhibit+Museum.htm</link>
                              <pubDate>Thu, 05 Oct 2006 20:08:56 GMT</pubDate>
                              <description><![CDATA[Northwest Louisiana Master Gardeners help plant and maintain the gardens surrounding the Louisiana State Exhibit Museum. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                              <dc:creator>web@agcenter.lsu.edu (LSU AgCenter)</dc:creator>
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                                <url>http://www.lsuagcenter.com/NR/rdonlyres/2B93ACB4-8B52-404A-BE7F-90537845633F/59531/BlackeyedSusanssm.JPG</url>
                                <title>Black eyed susans at LSEM</title>
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                              <category domain="http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/master_gardener/parish_lmg_programs/northwest/projects/"><![CDATA[Projects]]></category>
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                              <title>Fourth Annual Fall Heirloom Bulb and Planting  Sale</title>
                              <link>http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/master_gardener/parish_lmg_programs/Northwest/Projects/Fourth+Annual+Fall+Heirloom+Bulb+and+Planting++Sale.htm</link>
                              <pubDate>Wed, 03 Sep 2008 22:17:40 GMT</pubDate>
                              <description><![CDATA[The Fourth Annual Fall Heirloom Bulb Sale presented by the Northwest Louisiana Master Gardeners - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                              <dc:creator>web@agcenter.lsu.edu (LSU AgCenter)</dc:creator>
                              <category domain="http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/master_gardener/parish_lmg_programs/northwest/projects/"><![CDATA[Projects]]></category>
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                              <title>Tune up Landscape Irrigation</title>
                              <link>http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/commercial_horticulture/equipment/Other+Equipment/Tune+up+Landscape+Irrigation.htm</link>
                              <pubDate>Wed, 13 Jul 2005 13:05:04 GMT</pubDate>
                              <description><![CDATA[A properly designed and operated irrigation system will ensure that the critical factor of soil moisture will be there to sustain healthy plant growth. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                              <dc:creator>RSheffield@agcenter.lsu.edu (Ron Sheffield)</dc:creator>
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                                <title>irrigate</title>
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                              <category domain="http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/commercial_horticulture/equipment/other+equipment/"><![CDATA[Other Equipment]]></category>
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                              <title>Louisiana Lawns Fact Sheet:  Turfgrass for Louisiana Lawns</title>
                              <link>http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/home_gardening/lawn/turfgrass_varieties/Louisiana+Lawns+Fact+Sheet++Turfgrass+for+Louisiana+Lawns.htm</link>
                              <pubDate>Tue, 25 Jan 2005 21:49:23 GMT</pubDate>
                              <description><![CDATA[A lawn can be as functional as it is beautiful if planned properly. Recommended varieties, degree of shade, planting and establishment and other site considerations are included. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                              <dc:creator>RStrahan@agcenter.lsu.edu (Ronald E. Strahan)</dc:creator>
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                                <url>http://www.lsuagcenter.com/NR/rdonlyres/E670306F-ACFB-4BAB-88FA-DF856315A0A7/1867/pub2230turf7.jpg</url>
                                <title>Turfgrass for Louisiana</title>
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                              <category domain="http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/home_gardening/lawn/turfgrass_varieties/"><![CDATA[Turfgrass Varieties]]></category>
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                              <title>Louisiana Master Gardener video presentations</title>
                              <link>http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/master_gardener/lmg_video_presentations/Louisiana-Master-Gardener-video-presentations.htm</link>
                              <pubDate>Wed, 23 Jun 2010 21:35:16 GMT</pubDate>
                              <description><![CDATA[View actual master gardener classes plus presentaions from the 2009 LMG conference in Kenner, Louisiana. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                              <dc:creator>BHFletcher@agcenter.lsu.edu (Jr., Bobby H. Fletcher)</dc:creator>
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                              <title>Master Gardeners Assist With 4-H Garden Workshop</title>
                              <link>http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/master_gardener/parish_lmg_programs/tri_parish/projects/Master-Gardeners-Assist-With-4H-Garden-Workshop.htm</link>
                              <pubDate>Wed, 30 Jun 2010 20:21:12 GMT</pubDate>
                              <description><![CDATA[From making turf grass and planting herbs to making rain sticks and painting with soil, Iberville Parish 4-H’ers learned different aspects of gardening at the “Sow It, Grow It” workshop in Plaquemine. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                              <dc:creator>MBrashier@agcenter.lsu.edu (Miles J. Brashier)</dc:creator>
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                              <category domain="http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/master_gardener/parish_lmg_programs/tri_parish/projects/"><![CDATA[Projects]]></category>
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                              <title>Selecting Pruning Shears</title>
                              <link>http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/commercial_horticulture/equipment/Pruning/Selecting+Pruning+Shears.htm</link>
                              <pubDate>Wed, 24 Nov 2004 19:23:55 GMT</pubDate>
                              <description><![CDATA[Pruning shears come in two basic styles and in a wide range of sizes and price ranges. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                              <dc:creator>DParish@agcenter.lsu.edu (Richard L. Parish)</dc:creator>
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                              <title>Safe Handling of Gasoline</title>
                              <link>http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/home_gardening/equipment/small_engines/Safe+Handling+of+Gasoline.htm</link>
                              <pubDate>Thu, 18 Nov 2004 16:19:32 GMT</pubDate>
                              <description><![CDATA[One of the most hazardous substances most of us have to deal with is gasoline. We tend to take it for granted since it is so common and familiar, but we should pay it more respect. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                              <dc:creator>DParish@agcenter.lsu.edu (Richard L. Parish)</dc:creator>
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                              <category domain="http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/home_gardening/equipment/small_engines/"><![CDATA[Small Engines]]></category>
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                              <title>Heavy Duty Hand Pruning Tools</title>
                              <link>http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/home_gardening/equipment/pruning/Heavy+Duty+Hand+Pruning+Tools.htm</link>
                              <pubDate>Wed, 24 Nov 2004 19:31:59 GMT</pubDate>
                              <description><![CDATA[Several heavy-duty hand tools canl help you with intermediate pruning jobs and allow you to avoid the cost and hassle of a chainsaw. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                              <dc:creator>DParish@agcenter.lsu.edu (Richard L. Parish)</dc:creator>
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                                <title>bow saws</title>
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                              <category domain="http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/home_gardening/equipment/pruning/"><![CDATA[Pruning]]></category>
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                              <title>World of Gardening Lecture Series</title>
                              <link>http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/master_gardener/parish_lmg_programs/Northwest/Projects/World+of+Gardening+2005.htm</link>
                              <pubDate>Sun, 14 Aug 2005 00:36:48 GMT</pubDate>
                              <description><![CDATA[The Northwest Louisiana Master Gardeners presents a series of lectures -- World of Gardening Lecture Series -- on various gardening topics. These one-day events are free and open to the public although pre-registration is requested. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                              <dc:creator>web@agcenter.lsu.edu (LSU AgCenter)</dc:creator>
                              <category domain="http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/master_gardener/parish_lmg_programs/northwest/projects/"><![CDATA[Projects]]></category>
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                              <title>Rose Diseases</title>
                              <link>http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/home_gardening/flowers/Rose+Diseases.htm</link>
                              <pubDate>Fri, 04 Feb 2005 17:04:58 GMT</pubDate>
                              <description><![CDATA[Louisiana's warm, humid weather encourages the development of several serious diseases that can damage rose bushes. This publication describes the major rose diseases found in Louisiana and offers disease management tips.  (PDF Format Only) - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                              <dc:creator>DFerrin@agcenter.lsu.edu (Donald M. Ferrin)</dc:creator>
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                              <title>Don’t neglect your landscape during summer</title>
                              <link>http://www.lsuagcenter.com/news_archive/2010/july/news_you_can_use/Dont-neglect-your-landscape-during-summer.htm</link>
                              <pubDate>Fri, 02 Jul 2010 15:11:22 GMT</pubDate>
                              <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 07/02/10) Many times, we tend to neglect our home landscapes during the summer, but this can be a time of the year when problems arise. Summer officially will last only three months, but real summer growing conditions in Louisiana can last 120-150 days. During this hard time of the year in the landscape, several horticultural practices need to be done. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                              <dc:creator>RBogren@agcenter.lsu.edu (Richard C. Bogren)</dc:creator>
                              <category domain="http://www.lsuagcenter.com/news_archive/2010/july/news_you_can_use/"><![CDATA[News You Can Use]]></category>
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                              <title>Officers &amp; Board Members of the N/W LA Master Gardeners</title>
                              <link>http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/master_gardener/parish_lmg_programs/Northwest/officers_board_members/Officers++Board+Members+of+the+NW+LA+Master+Gardeners.htm</link>
                              <pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2009 19:10:42 GMT</pubDate>
                              <description><![CDATA[Listing of current officers & board members of the NWLAMG - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                              <dc:creator>web@agcenter.lsu.edu (LSU AgCenter)</dc:creator>
                              <category domain="http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/master_gardener/parish_lmg_programs/northwest/officers_board_members/"><![CDATA[Officers & Board Members]]></category>
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                              <title>Louisiana Master Gardener Videos</title>
                              <link>http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/master_gardener/lmg_video_presentations/Louisiana+Master+Gardener+Videos.htm</link>
                              <pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2009 18:39:22 GMT</pubDate>
                              <description><![CDATA[A selection of Louisiana Master Gardener videos is available on topics such as: The Home Fruit Garden, Tree Health and Tree Safety, Trees for Louisiana Landscapes, Organic Vegetable Crops and Pest management, Weed Science and Vegetables. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                              <dc:creator>BHFletcher@agcenter.lsu.edu (Jr., Bobby H. Fletcher)</dc:creator>
                              <category domain="http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/master_gardener/lmg_video_presentations/"><![CDATA[LMG Video Presentations]]></category>
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                              <title>Annual Spring Plant Sale</title>
                              <link>http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/master_gardener/parish_lmg_programs/Northwest/Projects/Annual+Spring+Plant+Sale.htm</link>
                              <pubDate>Tue, 29 May 2007 21:43:05 GMT</pubDate>
                              <description><![CDATA[The Northwest Louisiana Master Gardeners hold their annual spring plant sale every April on the grounds of the Randle T. Moore Center in Shreveport. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                              <dc:creator>web@agcenter.lsu.edu (LSU AgCenter)</dc:creator>
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                                <title>Registering for a door prize at the 2009 plant sale</title>
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                              <category domain="http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/master_gardener/parish_lmg_programs/northwest/projects/"><![CDATA[Projects]]></category>
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                              <title>Randle T. Moore Center Grounds Development</title>
                              <link>http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/master_gardener/parish_lmg_programs/Northwest/randle_t_moore_center/Randle+T+Moore+Center+Grounds+Development.htm</link>
                              <pubDate>Sat, 02 Jun 2007 18:56:48 GMT</pubDate>
                              <description><![CDATA[The Randle T. Moore Center is a unique joint venture between the City of Shreveport, the LSU AgCenter and the Northwest Louisiana Master Gardeners (NWLAMG). - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                              <dc:creator>web@agcenter.lsu.edu (LSU AgCenter)</dc:creator>
                              <image url="http://www.lsuagcenter.com/NR/rdonlyres/F2627CB0-A724-451C-A145-2AEAED2A94A2/37096/RTMCSlide7.jpg" title="Forward view of the RTMC">
                                <url>http://www.lsuagcenter.com/NR/rdonlyres/F2627CB0-A724-451C-A145-2AEAED2A94A2/37096/RTMCSlide7.jpg</url>
                                <title>Forward view of the RTMC</title>
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                              <category domain="http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/master_gardener/parish_lmg_programs/northwest/randle_t_moore_center/"><![CDATA[Randle T. Moore Center]]></category>
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                              <title>Northwest Louisiana Master Gardener Classes</title>
                              <link>http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/master_gardener/parish_lmg_programs/Northwest/Classes/Northwest+Louisiana+Master+Gardener+Classes.htm</link>
                              <pubDate>Fri, 27 Jan 2006 18:36:22 GMT</pubDate>
                              <description><![CDATA[2010 Northwest Louisiana Master Gardener classes are now complete. Applications for 2011 are being taken now. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                              <dc:creator>web@agcenter.lsu.edu (LSU AgCenter)</dc:creator>
                              <category domain="http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/master_gardener/parish_lmg_programs/northwest/classes/"><![CDATA[Classes]]></category>
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                              <title>Crape Myrtles - Add beauty to any landscape</title>
                              <link>http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/home_gardening/trees_shrubs/Crape+Myrtles+Add+Beauty+to+Any+Landscape.htm</link>
                              <pubDate>Thu, 07 Jul 2005 18:31:54 GMT</pubDate>
                              <description><![CDATA[Nothing says summer in the South like the fresh, airy blooms of crape myrtles. Follow these recommendations to ensure proper growth and blooming. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                              <dc:creator>TWashington@agcenter.lsu.edu (Terry Washington)</dc:creator>
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                                <title>Photo of crape myrtle trees in bloom.</title>
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                              <category domain="http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/home_gardening/trees_shrubs/"><![CDATA[Trees & Shrubs]]></category>
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                              <title>Plan for Low-maintenance Landscapes</title>
                              <link>http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/home_gardening/landscaping/Plan+for+Lowmaintenance+Landscapes.htm</link>
                              <pubDate>Sun, 03 Oct 2004 23:24:02 GMT</pubDate>
                              <description><![CDATA[Low landscape maintenance is possible only through proper planning, according to LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dr. Allen Owings. With the fall planting season coming soon, planning should begin now. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                              <dc:creator>AOwings@agcenter.lsu.edu (Allen D. Owings)</dc:creator>
                              <category domain="http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/home_gardening/landscaping/"><![CDATA[Landscaping]]></category>
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                              <title>Louisiana Bananas</title>
                              <link>http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/home_gardening/landscaping/Louisiana+Bananas.htm</link>
                              <pubDate>Fri, 22 Apr 2005 20:19:22 GMT</pubDate>
                              <description><![CDATA[The article describes growing bananas in the landscape and steps for possible fruit production. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                              <dc:creator>JPyzner@agcenter.lsu.edu (John R. Pyzner)</dc:creator>
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                                <title>Banana fruit on tree</title>
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                              <category domain="http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/home_gardening/landscaping/"><![CDATA[Landscaping]]></category>
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                              <title>Micro-Irrigation for Home Landscape Plantings</title>
                              <link>http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/home_gardening/landscaping/MicroIrrigation+for+the+Home+Landscape+Plantings.htm</link>
                              <pubDate>Mon, 07 Jul 2008 03:51:54 GMT</pubDate>
                              <description><![CDATA[Information on benefits of micro-irrigation systems for a home landscape and basics/guidelines on installation and ideas to consider. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                              <dc:creator>AOwings@agcenter.lsu.edu (Allen D. Owings)</dc:creator>
                              <category domain="http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/home_gardening/landscaping/"><![CDATA[Landscaping]]></category>
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                              <title>Eastern Lubber Grasshoppers are on the Move</title>
                              <link>http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/commercial_horticulture/pest_management/Eastern+Lubber+Grasshoppers+are+on+the+Move.htm</link>
                              <pubDate>Tue, 21 Jun 2005 13:52:28 GMT</pubDate>
                              <description><![CDATA[Periodically, grasshoppers have been of economic importance, but a few species sometimes occur in large enough numbers to damage citrus, vegetable crops and landscape ornamentals.  One of the species most commonly causing damage is the eastern lubber grasshopper. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                              <dc:creator>DPollet@agcenter.lsu.edu (Dale K. Pollet)</dc:creator>
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                              <category domain="http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/commercial_horticulture/pest_management/"><![CDATA[Pest Management]]></category>
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                              <title>Citrus Leaf Miner Management</title>
                              <link>http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/commercial_horticulture/fruits_nuts/Citrus+Leaf+Miner+Management.htm</link>
                              <pubDate>Fri, 04 Nov 2005 20:15:23 GMT</pubDate>
                              <description><![CDATA[Citrus trees that survived hurricane damage may have lost significant amounts of foliage. These trees could experience a strong flush as they start their own healing process. This is very important because new foliage will provide nutrients needed for winter survival and faster tree recovery. Producers must implement practices to protect from additional leaf loss which can be caused by the citrus leafminer. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                              <dc:creator>DPollet@agcenter.lsu.edu (Dale K. Pollet)</dc:creator>
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                                <title>Damage caused by the citrus leafminer</title>
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                              <category domain="http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/commercial_horticulture/fruits_nuts/"><![CDATA[Fruits & Nuts]]></category>
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                              <title>Argentine Ant: Feeding Preferences and Strategies</title>
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                              <pubDate>Mon, 14 Nov 2005 21:46:05 GMT</pubDate>
                              <description><![CDATA[This poster discusses natural feeding preferences, adapted feeding preferences and feeding strategies of the Argentine Ant. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                              <dc:creator>LHooper@agcenter.lsu.edu (Linda M. Hooper-Bui)</dc:creator>
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                              <category domain="http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/commercial_horticulture/pest_management/"><![CDATA[Pest Management]]></category>
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                              <title>Louisiana Suggested Chemical Weed Management Guide</title>
                              <link>http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/communications/publications/Publications+Catalog/Crops+and+Livestock/Weed+Control/Louisiana+Suggested+Chemical+Weed+Management+Guide.htm</link>
                              <pubDate>Tue, 08 Mar 2005 20:13:42 GMT</pubDate>
                              <description><![CDATA[This 2010 guide includes helpful information on herbicides and weed control with detailed suggestions for aquatics, commercial nursery stock, field crops, forestry, fruit crops, home gardens, lawns and many other Louisiana crops. It includes information on different types of herbicide registrations, as well as information on herbicide labels and restricted uses. Also included are sprayer calibration techniques, suggestions for reducing herbicide drift and a guide to proper spray tip selection. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                              <dc:creator>BWilliams@agcenter.lsu.edu (Billy James Williams)</dc:creator>
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                                <title>weed control guide</title>
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                              <category domain="http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/communications/publications/publications+catalog/crops+and+livestock/weed+control/"><![CDATA[Weed Control]]></category>
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                              <title>Hire Reputable Professionals</title>
                              <link>http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/home_gardening/landscaping/louisiana_yards_neighborhoods/Section+1+Preparation/Hire+Reputable+Professionals.htm</link>
                              <pubDate>Mon, 29 Oct 2007 20:54:52 GMT</pubDate>
                              <description><![CDATA[This handbook forms a solid resource for do-it-yourselfers, but what if you lack the time, desireor ability to tackle your own landscape work? Landscaping companies offer varying types ofmaintenance services. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                              <dc:creator>BHFletcher@agcenter.lsu.edu (Jr., Bobby H. Fletcher)</dc:creator>
                              <category domain="http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/home_gardening/landscaping/louisiana_yards_neighborhoods/section+1+preparation/"><![CDATA[Section 1 Preparation]]></category>
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                              <title>How To Choose a Lawn/Garden Tractor - Engines</title>
                              <link>http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/commercial_horticulture/equipment/Small+Engines/How+To+Choose+a+LawnGarden+Tractor++Engines.htm</link>
                              <pubDate>Wed, 01 Dec 2004 15:29:07 GMT</pubDate>
                              <description><![CDATA[One of the factors that most affects both the capability of a lawn/garden tractor, and the price, is the engine. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                              <dc:creator>DParish@agcenter.lsu.edu (Richard L. Parish)</dc:creator>
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                              <category domain="http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/commercial_horticulture/equipment/small+engines/"><![CDATA[Small Engines]]></category>
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                              <title>Use of Stump Grinders</title>
                              <link>http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/home_gardening/equipment/other_lawn_garden_equipment/Use+of+Stump+Grinders.htm</link>
                              <pubDate>Fri, 19 Nov 2004 19:58:28 GMT</pubDate>
                              <description><![CDATA[Several models of small walk-behind stump grinders are aimed at homeowners, rental use and smaller professional operations. Most are reasonably safe if used carefully, but a few are not safe no matter how they are used. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                              <dc:creator>DParish@agcenter.lsu.edu (Richard L. Parish)</dc:creator>
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                              <category domain="http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/home_gardening/equipment/other_lawn_garden_equipment/"><![CDATA[Other Lawn & Garden Equipment]]></category>
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                              <title>Be a ‘Best Manager’ for Your Lawn and Landscape</title>
                              <link>http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/home_gardening/landscaping/Be+a+Best+Manager+for+Your+Lawn+and+Landscape.htm</link>
                              <pubDate>Sun, 03 Oct 2004 23:24:23 GMT</pubDate>
                              <description><![CDATA[Well-managed lawns and landscaping are good for the environment as well as being attractive. Bad management, however, can negate a lot of the environmental benefits. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                              <dc:creator>TKoske@agcenter.lsu.edu (Thomas J. Koske)</dc:creator>
                              <category domain="http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/home_gardening/landscaping/"><![CDATA[Landscaping]]></category>
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                              <title>Mounting a Hydraulic Cylinder to Replace the Upper Link on a Tractor 3-point Hitch</title>
                              <link>http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/home_gardening/equipment/compact_tractors/Mounting+a+hydraulic+cylinder+to+replace+the+upper+link+on+a+tractor+3point+hitch.htm</link>
                              <pubDate>Wed, 27 Jul 2005 15:23:05 GMT</pubDate>
                              <description><![CDATA[These photos and drawings show how to use an ASAE standard 3" x 8" hydraulic cylinder to provide a power-adjustable upper link for a tractor 3-point hitch. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                              <dc:creator>DParish@agcenter.lsu.edu (Richard L. Parish)</dc:creator>
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                                <title>3-point hitch cylinder</title>
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                              <category domain="http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/home_gardening/equipment/compact_tractors/"><![CDATA[Compact Tractors]]></category>
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                              <title>Understand Fertilizer Numbers</title>
                              <link>http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/home_gardening/lawn/Understand+Fertilizer+Numbers.htm</link>
                              <pubDate>Sun, 03 Oct 2004 23:26:44 GMT</pubDate>
                              <description><![CDATA[Fertilizers come in different strengths and blends, with the three numbers on the bags showing the percentage by weight of the three major nutrients. Understanding the numbers on a bag of fertilizer helps you apply the right amount and ratio your yard or garden needs. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                              <dc:creator>TKoske@agcenter.lsu.edu (Thomas J. Koske)</dc:creator>
                              <category domain="http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/home_gardening/lawn/"><![CDATA[Lawns]]></category>
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                              <title>Cost-Effective Methods for Cultural Control of Argentine Ants</title>
                              <link>http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/home_gardening/CostEffective+Methods+for+Cultural+Control+of+Argentine+Ants.htm</link>
                              <pubDate>Mon, 14 Nov 2005 16:39:10 GMT</pubDate>
                              <description><![CDATA[This poster addresses where Argentine Ants are found in Louisiana, as well as cost-effective ways to control them. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                              <dc:creator>LHooper@agcenter.lsu.edu (Linda M. Hooper-Bui)</dc:creator>
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                              <category domain="http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/home_gardening/"><![CDATA[Home Gardening]]></category>
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                              <title>Chemical Control of Argentine Ants</title>
                              <link>http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/home_gardening/Chemical+Control+of+Argentine+Ants.htm</link>
                              <pubDate>Mon, 14 Nov 2005 16:49:24 GMT</pubDate>
                              <description><![CDATA[This poster discusses background of Argentine Ants, baits that are cheap and effective for indoor use, and outdoor ant control. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                              <dc:creator>LHooper@agcenter.lsu.edu (Linda M. Hooper-Bui)</dc:creator>
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                              <category domain="http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/home_gardening/"><![CDATA[Home Gardening]]></category>
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                              <title>Be careful gardening in summer heat</title>
                              <link>http://www.lsuagcenter.com/news_archive/2010/june/news_you_can_use/Be-careful-gardening-in-summer-heat.htm</link>
                              <pubDate>Mon, 21 Jun 2010 19:54:56 GMT</pubDate>
                              <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 06/25/10) What should you be doing in your garden this time of year? We say, as little as possible because mid-June to mid-September is the most stressful time of the year for gardeners and their plants. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                              <dc:creator>RBogren@agcenter.lsu.edu (Richard C. Bogren)</dc:creator>
                              <category domain="http://www.lsuagcenter.com/news_archive/2010/june/news_you_can_use/"><![CDATA[News You Can Use]]></category>
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                              <title>Put the sun’s heat to good use</title>
                              <link>http://www.lsuagcenter.com/news_archive/2010/june/news_you_can_use/Put-the-suns-heat-to-good-use-.htm</link>
                              <pubDate>Fri, 18 Jun 2010 17:57:38 GMT</pubDate>
                              <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 06/18/10) The extraordinary heat we experience in summer in Louisiana can be put to good use in the vegetable garden. Through solarization – a process of using sunlight to heat soil in beds under clear plastic – summer heat can be used to reduce the harmful effects of pathogenic fungi and nematodes and kill weed seeds in the soil without using toxic chemicals. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                              <dc:creator>RBogren@agcenter.lsu.edu (Richard C. Bogren)</dc:creator>
                              <category domain="http://www.lsuagcenter.com/news_archive/2010/june/news_you_can_use/"><![CDATA[News You Can Use]]></category>
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                              <title>Tomato Spotted Wilt Virus</title>
                              <link>http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/home_gardening/vegetables/disease_pest_management/Tomato+Spotted+Wilt+Virus.htm</link>
                              <pubDate>Thu, 21 Apr 2005 14:44:43 GMT</pubDate>
                              <description><![CDATA[Tomato spotted wilt virus (TSWV) is causing losses to many tomato growers.  Symptoms of the disease typically include cupping and rolling of the upper leaves, which usually turn purple/brown along the veins. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                              <dc:creator>DFerrin@agcenter.lsu.edu (Donald M. Ferrin)</dc:creator>
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                              <category domain="http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/home_gardening/vegetables/disease_pest_management/"><![CDATA[Disease & Pest Management]]></category>
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                              <title>Start your own vegetable garden</title>
                              <link>http://www.lsuagcenter.com/news_archive/2010/may/radio_tv/Start-your-own-vegetable-garden-.htm</link>
                              <pubDate>Thu, 22 Apr 2010 19:21:58 GMT</pubDate>
                              <description><![CDATA[(TV News 5/3/10) If you want ripe tomatoes picked from your backyard, now is the time to plant them. If you’ve never planted a garden, why not start one now? LSU AgCenter correspondent Tobie Blanchard talks with a horticulturist about how to get started. (Runtime: 1:43) - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                              <dc:creator>TBlanchard@agcenter.lsu.edu (Tobie M. Blanchard)</dc:creator>
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                              <title>Prune Blackberries in Summer for Best Results</title>
                              <link>http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/home_gardening/landscaping/LSU+AgCenter+Horticulturist+Explains+Importance+Of+Summer+Pruning+Of+Blackberries.htm</link>
                              <pubDate>Tue, 12 Jul 2005 18:19:47 GMT</pubDate>
                              <description><![CDATA[Summer pruning of blackberries is an important management tool. It is helpful in fruit harvesting, controlling insects and controlling diseases, according to LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dr. John Pyzner. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                              <dc:creator>JPyzner@agcenter.lsu.edu (John R. Pyzner)</dc:creator>
                              <category domain="http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/home_gardening/landscaping/"><![CDATA[Landscaping]]></category>
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                              <title>An Easy Herbicide Sprayer for Turf</title>
                              <link>http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/home_gardening/equipment/sprayers/An+Easy+Herbicide+Sprayer+for+Turf.htm</link>
                              <pubDate>Wed, 09 Feb 2005 20:18:29 GMT</pubDate>
                              <description><![CDATA[A small, hand-held sprayer is available that will spray herbicides uniformly and with a relatively uniform droplet size. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                              <dc:creator>DParish@agcenter.lsu.edu (Richard L. Parish)</dc:creator>
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                                <title>herbicide sprayer for turf</title>
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                              <category domain="http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/home_gardening/equipment/sprayers/"><![CDATA[Sprayers]]></category>
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                              <title>Lift Boom for Tractor 3-pt Hitch</title>
                              <link>http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/home_gardening/equipment/compact_tractors/Lift+Boom+for+Tractor+3pt+Hitch.htm</link>
                              <pubDate>Wed, 09 Feb 2005 16:10:46 GMT</pubDate>
                              <description><![CDATA[One of the handiest implements you can put on your tractor is a lift boom for the 3-point hitch. In some areas these are called boom poles or gin poles. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                              <dc:creator>DParish@agcenter.lsu.edu (Richard L. Parish)</dc:creator>
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                              <category domain="http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/home_gardening/equipment/compact_tractors/"><![CDATA[Compact Tractors]]></category>
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                              <title>Overturn Protection for Compact Utility Tractors</title>
                              <link>http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/home_gardening/equipment/compact_tractors/Overturn+Protection+for+Compact+Utility+Tractors.htm</link>
                              <pubDate>Wed, 17 Nov 2004 17:12:25 GMT</pubDate>
                              <description><![CDATA[Compact utility tractors are small diesel tractors with less than 40 horsepower. All current models come equipped with two important safety features: a rollover protective structure (ROPS) and a seatbelt. These two safety components can go a long way toward protecting you in case of an overturn - if you use them. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                              <dc:creator>DParish@agcenter.lsu.edu (Richard L. Parish)</dc:creator>
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                                <title>ROPS and seatbelt</title>
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                              <category domain="http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/home_gardening/equipment/compact_tractors/"><![CDATA[Compact Tractors]]></category>
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                              <title>Remove That Loader Bucket!</title>
                              <link>http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/commercial_horticulture/equipment/Compact+Tractors/Remove+That+Loader+Bucket.htm</link>
                              <pubDate>Thu, 05 Jul 2007 19:01:33 GMT</pubDate>
                              <description><![CDATA[Removing the bucket from the front-end loader on your tractor is very easy (on newer loaders) and makes your tractor much more maneuverable. You should develop the habit of removing the loader bucket whenever you use your tractor for mowing, tilling, etc. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                              <dc:creator>DParish@agcenter.lsu.edu (Richard L. Parish)</dc:creator>
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                              <title>Safety With Post Hole Diggers</title>
                              <link>http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/commercial_horticulture/equipment/Compact+Tractors/Safety+With+Post+Hole+Diggers.htm</link>
                              <pubDate>Thu, 05 Jul 2007 20:07:40 GMT</pubDate>
                              <description><![CDATA[Post hole diggers mounted on tractors and powered by the tractors’ PTO shafts are useful tools for setting posts, planting trees, and other uses, but they can cause serious injury if not used correctly. The Farm Equipment Manufacturers Association (FEMA) is an organization whose members manufacture post hole diggers. They have developed some guidelines to help you use their products more safely. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                <title>Post hole digger on tractor</title>
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                              <category domain="http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/commercial_horticulture/equipment/compact+tractors/"><![CDATA[Compact Tractors]]></category>
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                              <title>Wear That Seat Belt!</title>
                              <link>http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/commercial_horticulture/equipment/Compact+Tractors/Wear+That+Seatbelt.htm</link>
                              <pubDate>Thu, 05 Jul 2007 16:35:37 GMT</pubDate>
                              <description><![CDATA[All compact tractors currently sold have Rollover Protective Structures (ROPS), and most larger zero-turn mowers now have this safety feature also. A ROPS that is properly designed and used can prevent serious injury in most overturn accidents. One of the most important considerations in ROPS protection is to wear your seatbelt. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                              <dc:creator>DParish@agcenter.lsu.edu (Richard L. Parish)</dc:creator>
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                              <title>Harvest home-grown vegetables at the right time</title>
                              <link>http://www.lsuagcenter.com/news_archive/2010/june/news_you_can_use/Harvest-homegrown-vegetables-at-the-right-time.htm</link>
                              <pubDate>Fri, 11 Jun 2010 18:42:17 GMT</pubDate>
                              <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 06/11/10) June is the peak month for harvesting early-summer vegetables. People grow their own vegetables because of the outstanding quality of freshly harvested produce, and growing your own vegetables is a part of sustainable landscaping. Harvesting at the right stage, however, is essential to getting the best quality vegetables from your garden. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                              <dc:creator>RBogren@agcenter.lsu.edu (Richard C. Bogren)</dc:creator>
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                              <title>Blossom-end Rot</title>
                              <link>http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/home_gardening/vegetables/disease_pest_management/Blossomend+Rot.htm</link>
                              <pubDate>Wed, 15 Jun 2005 16:56:38 GMT</pubDate>
                              <description><![CDATA[Blossom-end rot can occur when sunny days follow a cloudy, wet period. It is a symptom of calcium deficiency in the plant. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                              <dc:creator>TWashington@agcenter.lsu.edu (Terry Washington)</dc:creator>
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                              <title>Hurricane Information Series: Can These Trees Be Saved?</title>
                              <link>http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/home_gardening/landscaping/Hurricane+Information+Series+Can+These+Trees+Be+Saved.htm</link>
                              <pubDate>Mon, 13 Jun 2005 18:50:45 GMT</pubDate>
                              <description><![CDATA[A storm can leave trees looking like there’s no tomorrow. Major limbs may be broken or damaged, foliage can be shredded or stripped, or the bark may be torn or gouged. But what at first glance may look like mortal wounds are not necessarily fatal to a tree. Trees have an amazing ability to recover from storm damage. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                              <dc:creator>BJoffrion@agcenter.lsu.edu (Jr., Bennett B. Joffrion)</dc:creator>
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                                <title>Can These Trees Be Saved?</title>
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                                  <title>Bad Bugs</title>
                                  <link>http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/home_gardening/Bad+Bugs.htm</link>
                                  <pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2009 15:56:45 GMT</pubDate>
                                  <description><![CDATA[The tune “Bad Boys, Bad Boys, watcha gonna do?” could easily be replaced with “Bad Bugs, Bad Bugs watcha gonna do?” in our area. We seem to have insects of Biblical proportion at certain times and especially late spring and summer. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                  <dc:creator>RBatty@agcenter.lsu.edu (Jr., James Batty)</dc:creator>
                                  <image url="http://www.lsuagcenter.com/NR/rdonlyres/56C834AE-448F-41B3-9F53-C06120BF4271/59019/carpenterbeebumblebeepestcemetery.jpg" title="carpenter bee">
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                                  <title>La. Super Plants program highlighted at field day</title>
                                  <link>http://www.lsuagcenter.com/news_archive/2010/may/headline_news/La-Super-Plants-program-highlighted-at-field-day.htm</link>
                                  <pubDate>Mon, 31 May 2010 20:28:59 GMT</pubDate>
                                  <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 05/31/10) A new program promoting Louisiana landscape materials was one of the highlights at the LSU AgCenter’s Hammond Research Station annual landscape horticulture field day May 13. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                  <dc:creator>JMorgan@agcenter.lsu.edu (Johnny W. Morgan)</dc:creator>
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                                    <title>Hammond Field Day</title>
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                                  <category domain="http://www.lsuagcenter.com/news_archive/2010/may/headline_news/"><![CDATA[Headline News]]></category>
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                                  <title>Gardener's Gazette</title>
                                  <link>http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/master_gardener/parish_lmg_programs/Lafayette/Newsletters/Lafayette+Parish+LMG+Newsletter.htm</link>
                                  <pubDate>Fri, 19 Jan 2007 17:11:03 GMT</pubDate>
                                  <description><![CDATA[Information on upcoming events, programs, workshops and classes for Louisiana Master Gardeners in Lafayette Parish and also for the general public that may be interested in becoming a Master Gardener. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                  <dc:creator>SGauthier@agcenter.lsu.edu (Stuart Gauthier)</dc:creator>
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                                    <url>http://www.lsuagcenter.com/NR/rdonlyres/A4EC2699-7026-47DB-9F5F-30B93B82A6DC/70245/06_2010_LMGnewsltr_Page_01.jpg</url>
                                    <title>Current Issue</title>
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                                  <title>Adjusting Rotary Cutters</title>
                                  <link>http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/home_gardening/equipment/lawnmowers/Adjusting+Rotary+Cutters.htm</link>
                                  <pubDate>Fri, 03 Dec 2004 15:43:07 GMT</pubDate>
                                  <description><![CDATA[Many people use a rotary cutter (often referred to by the copyrighted name “Bush Hog”) to cut grass and weeds, but, in too many cases, the implement is not correctly adjusted. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                  <dc:creator>DParish@agcenter.lsu.edu (Richard L. Parish)</dc:creator>
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                                  <category domain="http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/home_gardening/equipment/lawnmowers/"><![CDATA[Lawnmowers]]></category>
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                                  <title>Make Sure Your Tools ‘Fit’ You, Advises Engineer</title>
                                  <link>http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/home_gardening/equipment/Make+Sure+Your+Tools+Fit+You+Advises+Engineer.htm</link>
                                  <pubDate>Sun, 03 Oct 2004 23:24:00 GMT</pubDate>
                                  <description><![CDATA[Price, performance and durability are important considerations in choosing garden tools and power equipment, but if a tool or machine is uncomfortable or awkward to use, you’ll regret buying it. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                  <dc:creator>DParish@agcenter.lsu.edu (Richard L. Parish)</dc:creator>
                                  <category domain="http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/home_gardening/equipment/"><![CDATA[Equipment]]></category>
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                                  <title>A Simple Hand Spreader for Gardens</title>
                                  <link>http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/home_gardening/equipment/spreaders/A+Simple+Hand+Spreader+for+Gardens.htm</link>
                                  <pubDate>Wed, 24 Nov 2004 16:33:48 GMT</pubDate>
                                  <description><![CDATA[A simple hand spreader is often the best tool for applying granular fertilizer or pesticides. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                  <dc:creator>DParish@agcenter.lsu.edu (Richard L. Parish)</dc:creator>
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                                  <category domain="http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/home_gardening/equipment/spreaders/"><![CDATA[Spreaders]]></category>
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                                  <title>Prepare your landscape for hurricane season</title>
                                  <link>http://www.lsuagcenter.com/news_archive/2010/june/news_you_can_use/Prepare-your-landscape-for-hurricane-season.htm</link>
                                  <pubDate>Fri, 04 Jun 2010 15:22:29 GMT</pubDate>
                                  <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 06/04/10) June is the month when gardeners around Louisiana need to prepare their landscapes for hurricane season. Even in north Louisiana, landscapes can be affected by the high winds and heavy rains powerful hurricanes can bring. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                  <dc:creator>RBogren@agcenter.lsu.edu (Richard C. Bogren)</dc:creator>
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                                  <title>Fall Is for Football... and Brown Patch!</title>
                                  <link>http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/home_gardening/lawn/disease_pest_management/Fall+Is+for+Football+and+Brown+Patch.htm</link>
                                  <pubDate>Fri, 07 Sep 2007 15:57:27 GMT</pubDate>
                                  <description><![CDATA[Fall is the time to treat for brown patch, the most common disease on warm-season turfgrasses. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                  <dc:creator>DFerrin@agcenter.lsu.edu (Donald M. Ferrin)</dc:creator>
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                                    <title>Photo of early stages of brown patch on St. Augustinegrass.</title>
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                                  <category domain="http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/home_gardening/lawn/disease_pest_management/"><![CDATA[Disease & Pest Management]]></category>
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                                  <title>Zero Turning Radius Mowers:  Selection, Use, Maintenance &amp; Safety</title>
                                  <link>http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/home_gardening/equipment/ztr_mowers/Zero+Turning+Radius+Mowers++Selection+Use+Maintenance++Safety.htm</link>
                                  <pubDate>Thu, 09 Jun 2005 14:53:58 GMT</pubDate>
                                  <description><![CDATA[This publication is intended to help you select the correct zero turning radius mower for your purpose, then use it and maintain it correctly and safely. (PDF Format Only) - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                  <dc:creator>RBracy@agcenter.lsu.edu (Regina P. Bracy)</dc:creator>
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                                  <title>Rate Variation in “Identical” Spreaders</title>
                                  <link>http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/home_gardening/equipment/spreaders/Rate+Variation+in+Identical+Spreaders.htm</link>
                                  <pubDate>Mon, 03 Jul 2006 18:56:08 GMT</pubDate>
                                  <description><![CDATA[The spreader settings typically found on bags of fertilizer and granular pesticides are usually based on tests performed on one sample of each spreader model listed. This procedure assumes that all spreaders of that model are identical and will thus require the same spreader settings. Unfortunately, that is not often the case – at least with homeowner spreaders. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                  <dc:creator>DParish@agcenter.lsu.edu (Richard L. Parish)</dc:creator>
                                  <image url="http://www.lsuagcenter.com/NR/rdonlyres/1F5DCA69-74E2-48DB-9E16-465EA9DFA405/27261/Multiplespreadersamples004.jpg" title="Four Scott &amp;amp;quot;Standard&amp;amp;quot; spreaders">
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                                    <title>Four Scott &amp;amp;quot;Standard&amp;amp;quot; spreaders</title>
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                                  <title>Steps to Creating a Successful School Garden</title>
                                  <link>http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/master_gardener/school_gardens/Resources/Steps+to+Creating+a+Successful+School+Garden.htm</link>
                                  <pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2009 20:14:47 GMT</pubDate>
                                  <description><![CDATA[It might feel like a big step to start a school garden, but there are numerous ways to keep the work manageable. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                  <dc:creator>AWMullens@agcenter.lsu.edu (Ashley Mullens)</dc:creator>
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                                    <title>Junior Master Gardener</title>
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                                  <title>A School Garden in Lafourche Parish</title>
                                  <link>http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/master_gardener/parish_lmg_programs/La-Terre/Projects/ASchoolGardeninLafourcheParish.htm</link>
                                  <pubDate>Sun, 30 May 2010 20:26:50 GMT</pubDate>
                                  <description><![CDATA[St. Joseph Catholic Elementary School in Thibodaux is one of the first schools in Lafourche Parish to begin a school garden. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                  <dc:creator>BJoffrion@agcenter.lsu.edu (Jr., Bennett B. Joffrion)</dc:creator>
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                                    <title>School garden</title>
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                                  <category domain="http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/master_gardener/parish_lmg_programs/la-terre/projects/"><![CDATA[Projects]]></category>
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                                  <title>Hurricane Information Series: Protect Landscapes &amp; Property</title>
                                  <link>http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/home_gardening/trees_shrubs/Hurricane+Information+Series.htm</link>
                                  <pubDate>Mon, 13 Jun 2005 18:14:39 GMT</pubDate>
                                  <description><![CDATA[Living in south Louisiana, we know that getting ready for the storm means stocking batteries, candles, water, canned goods and first aid supplies. We also need to think about the landscapes that surround our homes or businesses and how they can provide a buffer zone that can reduce storm damage. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                  <dc:creator>BJoffrion@agcenter.lsu.edu (Jr., Bennett B. Joffrion)</dc:creator>
                                  <category domain="http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/home_gardening/trees_shrubs/"><![CDATA[Trees & Shrubs]]></category>
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                                  <title>La-Terre Master Gardeners Calendar of Events</title>
                                  <link>http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/master_gardener/parish_lmg_programs/La-Terre/Master+Gardeners+Only/LaTerre-Master-Gardeners-Calendar-of-Events.htm</link>
                                  <pubDate>Sat, 28 Nov 2009 18:24:08 GMT</pubDate>
                                  <description><![CDATA[The following dates are important for La-Terre Master Gardeners. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                  <dc:creator>BJoffrion@agcenter.lsu.edu (Jr., Bennett B. Joffrion)</dc:creator>
                                  <category domain="http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/master_gardener/parish_lmg_programs/la-terre/master+gardeners+only/"><![CDATA[Master Gardeners Only]]></category>
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                                  <title>Are You Inviting Termites into Your Home?</title>
                                  <link>http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/home_gardening/landscaping/Are+You+Inviting+Termites+into+Your+Home.htm</link>
                                  <pubDate>Mon, 07 Jan 2008 16:59:35 GMT</pubDate>
                                  <description><![CDATA[Some common landscaping practices provide an opportunity for subterranean termites to attack a house, even one that has been properly treated for termites. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                  <dc:creator>MVoitier@agcenter.lsu.edu (Matthew Voitier)</dc:creator>
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                                    <title>Conducive Conditions Demonstration at Coastal Area Research Station</title>
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                                  <title>Saving Garden Seed for Next Year</title>
                                  <link>http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/home_gardening/vegetables/Saving+Garden+Seed+for+Next+Year.htm</link>
                                  <pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2009 15:13:58 GMT</pubDate>
                                  <description><![CDATA[Saving one's own seed for next season is usually not a good idea, but it can be done with many heirlooms and some cultivars. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                  <dc:creator>TKoske@agcenter.lsu.edu (Thomas J. Koske)</dc:creator>
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                                  <category domain="http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/home_gardening/vegetables/"><![CDATA[Vegetables]]></category>
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                                  <title>Take care of your roses through the summer</title>
                                  <link>http://www.lsuagcenter.com/news_archive/2010/may/news_you_can_use/Take-care-of-your-roses-through-the-summer.htm</link>
                                  <pubDate>Tue, 25 May 2010 15:54:26 GMT</pubDate>
                                  <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 05/28/10) Spring rose bloom was outstanding this year. The cooler weather through the winter did very little cold damage, and the dry weather and cool nights in spring led to a tremendous peak bloom throughout the state in mid- to late April. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                  <dc:creator>RBogren@agcenter.lsu.edu (Richard C. Bogren)</dc:creator>
                                  <category domain="http://www.lsuagcenter.com/news_archive/2010/may/news_you_can_use/"><![CDATA[News You Can Use]]></category>
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                                  <title>Expert Details Tree Care Before, After a Hurricane</title>
                                  <link>http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/home_gardening/trees_shrubs/Expert+Details+Tree+Care+Before+After+a+Hurricane.htm</link>
                                  <pubDate>Sun, 03 Oct 2004 23:25:31 GMT</pubDate>
                                  <description><![CDATA[With hurricane season around the corner, it’s a good time to begin preparing the landscape for storms, according to LSU AgCenter agriculture and natural resources expert Barton Joffrion. Trees generally are adapted only to average wind conditions rather than major storms. Homeowners need to analyze their property to identify potential damage that could be done to vegetation, structures and drainage systems. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                  <dc:creator>BJoffrion@agcenter.lsu.edu (Jr., Bennett B. Joffrion)</dc:creator>
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                                    <title>Prune By Numbers</title>
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                                  <title>Elongate Twig Ant</title>
                                  <link>http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/home_gardening/Elongate+Twig+Ant.htm</link>
                                  <pubDate>Tue, 27 May 2008 17:54:03 GMT</pubDate>
                                  <description><![CDATA[Elongate twig ant populations have increased in Louisiana over the past few years. Many people are curious about these strange ants and become fearful of them when they experience their voracious sting. The status and habits of the elongate twig ant (Pseudomyrmex gracilis) are reviewed for Louisiana. Identification tips are given to distinguish it from other ants in Louisiana. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                  <dc:creator>LHooper@agcenter.lsu.edu (Linda M. Hooper-Bui)</dc:creator>
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                                  <category domain="http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/home_gardening/"><![CDATA[Home Gardening]]></category>
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                                  <title>Crazy Ants</title>
                                  <link>http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/home_gardening/Crazy+Ants.htm</link>
                                  <pubDate>Tue, 27 May 2008 21:42:41 GMT</pubDate>
                                  <description><![CDATA[A guide to identifying this one-of-a-kind ant.  Learn its mannerisms, how to distinguish it from other  household pests, and how to handle an infestation. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                  <dc:creator>LHooper@agcenter.lsu.edu (Linda M. Hooper-Bui)</dc:creator>
                                  <image url="http://www.lsuagcenter.com/NR/rdonlyres/31D1B222-01D7-44A5-A86F-5428000A7FE7/46732/crazyant.JPG" title="Crazy ant">
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                                    <title>Crazy ant</title>
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                                  <category domain="http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/home_gardening/"><![CDATA[Home Gardening]]></category>
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                                  <title>Adequate Balance Essential for Plant Nutrition</title>
                                  <link>http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/home_gardening/indoor_plants/Adequate+Balance+Essential+for+Plant+Nutrition.htm</link>
                                  <pubDate>Sun, 03 Oct 2004 23:26:30 GMT</pubDate>
                                  <description><![CDATA[Plants need 16 elements for normal growth. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                  <dc:creator>TKoske@agcenter.lsu.edu (Thomas J. Koske)</dc:creator>
                                  <category domain="http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/home_gardening/indoor_plants/"><![CDATA[Indoor Plants]]></category>
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                                  <title>Blackberry Varieties for Louisiana</title>
                                  <link>http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/home_gardening/fruits_nuts/Blackberry+Varieties+for+Louisiana.htm</link>
                                  <pubDate>Thu, 21 Apr 2005 22:51:31 GMT</pubDate>
                                  <description><![CDATA[The article contains a brief description of blackberry varieties that are adapted to Louisiana.  A description of primocane blackberries is also given. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                  <dc:creator>JPyzner@agcenter.lsu.edu (John R. Pyzner)</dc:creator>
                                  <image url="http://www.lsuagcenter.com/NR/rdonlyres/6AA97E0E-1AC3-4F6F-A97D-21AB1BE0D43B/9470/BlackberryKiowafruitsize1.jpg" title="Kiowa blackberry fruit">
                                    <url>http://www.lsuagcenter.com/NR/rdonlyres/6AA97E0E-1AC3-4F6F-A97D-21AB1BE0D43B/9470/BlackberryKiowafruitsize1.jpg</url>
                                    <title>Kiowa blackberry fruit</title>
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                                  <category domain="http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/home_gardening/fruits_nuts/"><![CDATA[Fruits & Nuts]]></category>
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                                  <title>Poll Takes Pulse of Home Lawn Care</title>
                                  <link>http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/home_gardening/lawn/Poll+Takes+Pulse+of+Home+Lawn+Care.htm</link>
                                  <pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2009 19:42:25 GMT</pubDate>
                                  <description><![CDATA[Consumer Reports magazine released its second annual lawn care poll in the May issue. See the results. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                  <dc:creator>RStrahan@agcenter.lsu.edu (Ronald E. Strahan)</dc:creator>
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                                    <url>http://www.lsuagcenter.com/NR/rdonlyres/687C7D13-CE2A-4C98-9451-F0926FA57E0E/58511/Lawnshome.jpg</url>
                                    <title>lawn</title>
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                                  <category domain="http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/home_gardening/lawn/"><![CDATA[Lawns]]></category>
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                                  <title>Seeded Turf-type Bermudagrasses</title>
                                  <link>http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/home_gardening/lawn/turfgrass_varieties/Seeded+Turftype+Bermudagrasses.htm</link>
                                  <pubDate>Tue, 05 Apr 2005 16:22:58 GMT</pubDate>
                                  <description><![CDATA[Bermudagrass sod is a tough, fine-textured, aggressive, warm-season turf that's just perfect for a pretty lawn or well-performing athletic turf. It does not tolerate shade, so overhangs and trees are a big problem. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                  <dc:creator>RStrahan@agcenter.lsu.edu (Ronald E. Strahan)</dc:creator>
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                                    <title>grass</title>
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                                  <category domain="http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/home_gardening/lawn/turfgrass_varieties/"><![CDATA[Turfgrass Varieties]]></category>
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                                  <title>2004 All-America Rose Selections Winners</title>
                                  <link>http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/home_gardening/flowers/2004+AllAmerica+Rose+Selections+Winners.htm</link>
                                  <pubDate>Sun, 03 Oct 2004 23:26:06 GMT</pubDate>
                                  <description><![CDATA[Winning varieties have been evaluated in more than 130 trial gardens across the United States and have proven to be good landscape performers. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                  <dc:creator>AOwings@agcenter.lsu.edu (Allen D. Owings)</dc:creator>
                                  <image url="http://www.lsuagcenter.com/NR/rdonlyres/19F46DF5-3710-484A-A34A-E3CDBE28A597/97/RoseMemorialDay1.jpg" title="Memorial Day">
                                    <url>http://www.lsuagcenter.com/NR/rdonlyres/19F46DF5-3710-484A-A34A-E3CDBE28A597/97/RoseMemorialDay1.jpg</url>
                                    <title>Memorial Day</title>
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                                  <category domain="http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/home_gardening/flowers/"><![CDATA[Flowers]]></category>
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                                  <title>Basic Nest Biology and Structure of Argentine Ants</title>
                                  <link>http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/home_gardening/Basic+Nest+Biology+and+Structure+of+Argentine+Ants.htm</link>
                                  <pubDate>Mon, 14 Nov 2005 16:55:12 GMT</pubDate>
                                  <description><![CDATA[Linepithema humile (Mayr), the Argentine ant, is an important invasive species that has great impact on agriculture, urban and natural environments worldwide. This poster discusses the basic nest biology and structure of the Argentine Ants. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                  <dc:creator>LHooper@agcenter.lsu.edu (Linda M. Hooper-Bui)</dc:creator>
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                                    <title>Poster image</title>
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                                  <title>Follow these hints for successful butterfly gardening</title>
                                  <link>http://www.lsuagcenter.com/news_archive/2010/may/news_you_can_use/Follow-these-hints-for-successful-butterfly-gardening.htm</link>
                                  <pubDate>Fri, 21 May 2010 19:01:20 GMT</pubDate>
                                  <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 05/21/10) After a beautiful spring in Louisiana, butterfly gardening season is now upon us. As we near summer, we have more bedding plants and herbaceous perennials in bloom, and these naturally attract butterflies. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                  <dc:creator>RBogren@agcenter.lsu.edu (Richard C. Bogren)</dc:creator>
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                                  <title>Fungicide Application Recommendations for Pecan Disease Control</title>
                                  <link>http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/commercial_horticulture/fruits_nuts/Fungicide+Application+Recommendations+for+Pecan+Disease+Control.htm</link>
                                  <pubDate>Fri, 10 Jun 2005 14:22:55 GMT</pubDate>
                                  <description><![CDATA[The key components of the effective use of fungicides for pecan disease control are timing, coverage and concentration. The updated 2009 fungicide list is included. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                  <dc:creator>RSanderlin@agcenter.lsu.edu (Randy S. Sanderlin)</dc:creator>
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                                    <title>Air-blast sprayer</title>
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                                  <category domain="http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/commercial_horticulture/fruits_nuts/"><![CDATA[Fruits & Nuts]]></category>
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                                  <title>Time to Fertilize Your Lawn</title>
                                  <link>http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/commercial_horticulture/turfgrass/Time+to+Fertilize+Your+Lawn.htm</link>
                                  <pubDate>Sun, 03 Oct 2004 23:25:56 GMT</pubDate>
                                  <description><![CDATA[In mid-April it’s time to do two things – pay taxes and fertilize your lawn. If you’ve already taken care of the taxes, now you should decide whether or not to fertilize your lawn. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                  <dc:creator>DGill@agcenter.lsu.edu (Daniel J. Gill)</dc:creator>
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                                    <title>Fertilizer Spreader</title>
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                                  <category domain="http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/commercial_horticulture/turfgrass/"><![CDATA[Turfgrass]]></category>
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                                  <title>Drip Irrigation and Fertigation in Strawberries</title>
                                  <link>http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/commercial_horticulture/fruits_nuts/Drip+Irrigation+and+Fertigation+in+Strawberries.htm</link>
                                  <pubDate>Thu, 17 Nov 2005 17:46:36 GMT</pubDate>
                                  <description><![CDATA[The correct use of drip irrigation provides an ideal soil moisture level for plant growth. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                  <dc:creator>JBoudreaux@agcenter.lsu.edu (James E. Boudreaux)</dc:creator>
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                                    <title>Louisiana Strawberries</title>
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                                  <category domain="http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/commercial_horticulture/fruits_nuts/"><![CDATA[Fruits & Nuts]]></category>
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                                  <title>Louisiana Lawns Fact Sheet:  The Centipede Decline Problem</title>
                                  <link>http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/home_gardening/lawn/disease_pest_management/Louisiana+Lawns+Fact+Sheet+The+Centipede+Decline+Problem.htm</link>
                                  <pubDate>Tue, 25 Jan 2005 21:57:45 GMT</pubDate>
                                  <description><![CDATA[Centipedegrass is a popular lawn grass in Louisiana.  Although centipede is a low-maintenance grass, proper management is still important. This publcation covers factors that contribute to centipede decline: improper plant nutrition, cultural practices, and soil and water conditions. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                  <dc:creator>DFerrin@agcenter.lsu.edu (Donald M. Ferrin)</dc:creator>
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                                  <category domain="http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/home_gardening/lawn/disease_pest_management/"><![CDATA[Disease & Pest Management]]></category>
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                                  <title>Tis the Season for Giving… from the Garden</title>
                                  <link>http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/home_gardening/vegetables/Tis-the-Season-for-Giving-from-the-Garden.htm</link>
                                  <pubDate>Mon, 07 Dec 2009 13:48:29 GMT</pubDate>
                                  <description><![CDATA[Holidays are often associated with gift giving. Buying for friends, family, and co-workers can become a financial burden. Who do I give to? How much do I spend? Consider giving a gift from the garden. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                  <dc:creator>KKFontenot@agcenter.lsu.edu (Kathryn Fontenot)</dc:creator>
                                  <image url="http://www.lsuagcenter.com/NR/rdonlyres/CF776F4C-D55E-45D1-854C-D4AFCF664BBE/64645/photo2.jpg" title="Ray and Linda Landry">
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                                    <title>Ray and Linda Landry</title>
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                                  <category domain="http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/home_gardening/vegetables/"><![CDATA[Vegetables]]></category>
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                                  <title>Calendar of Events for Tri-Parish</title>
                                  <link>http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/master_gardener/parish_lmg_programs/tri_parish/Calendar-of-Events-for-TriParish.htm</link>
                                  <pubDate>Tue, 11 May 2010 20:22:44 GMT</pubDate>
                                  <description><![CDATA[Events for Tri-Parish Master Gardeners--West Baton Rouge, Iberville, and Pointe Coupee. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                  <dc:creator>MBrashier@agcenter.lsu.edu (Miles J. Brashier)</dc:creator>
                                  <category domain="http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/master_gardener/parish_lmg_programs/tri_parish/"><![CDATA[Tri-Parish]]></category>
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                                  <title>Landscape Horticulture Field Day Booklet - 2010</title>
                                  <link>http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/our_offices/research_stations/Hammond/Features/Landscape_Horticulture/Landscape-Horticulture-Field-Day-Booklet--2010.htm</link>
                                  <pubDate>Tue, 18 May 2010 01:27:03 GMT</pubDate>
                                  <description><![CDATA[The Hammond Research Station held the LSU AgCenter's annual Landscape Horticulture Field Day in May. Here is the information from the field day. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                  <dc:creator>RBracy@agcenter.lsu.edu (Regina P. Bracy)</dc:creator>
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                                  <title>Coleus are great plants for the summer landscape</title>
                                  <link>http://www.lsuagcenter.com/news_archive/2010/may/news_you_can_use/Coleus-are-great-plants-for-the-summer-landscape-.htm</link>
                                  <pubDate>Fri, 14 May 2010 18:56:24 GMT</pubDate>
                                  <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 05/14/10) Coleus are one of our summer favorites for Louisiana landscapes. Coleus come in old varieties and new varieties. Some do well in shade and others do well in sun. There are coleus propagated from seed and coleus that are only propagated by stem cuttings. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                  <dc:creator>RBogren@agcenter.lsu.edu (Richard C. Bogren)</dc:creator>
                                  <category domain="http://www.lsuagcenter.com/news_archive/2010/may/news_you_can_use/"><![CDATA[News You Can Use]]></category>
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                                  <title>Hydraulic Cylinder to Replace Upper Link on Tractor 3-Point Hitch</title>
                                  <link>http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/home_gardening/equipment/compact_tractors/Hydraulic+Cylinder+to+Replace+Upper+Link+on+Tractor+3Point+Hitch.htm</link>
                                  <pubDate>Wed, 09 Feb 2005 16:26:06 GMT</pubDate>
                                  <description><![CDATA[A tractor 3-point hitch is handy and versatile. The upper link of a 3-point hitch is a turnbuckle that allows adjustment of the angle of the implement on the hitch. It is possible to replace this link with a hydraulic cylinder. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                  <dc:creator>DParish@agcenter.lsu.edu (Richard L. Parish)</dc:creator>
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                                    <title>Hydraulic cylinder to replace 3rd arm</title>
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                                  <category domain="http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/home_gardening/equipment/compact_tractors/"><![CDATA[Compact Tractors]]></category>
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                                  <title>Four-Wheel-Drive for Lawn &amp; Garden and Compact Utility Tractors</title>
                                  <link>http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/home_gardening/equipment/compact_tractors/FourWheelDrive+for+Lawn++Garden+and+Compact+Utility+Tractors.htm</link>
                                  <pubDate>Wed, 17 Nov 2004 14:09:27 GMT</pubDate>
                                  <description><![CDATA[FWA provides four-wheel-drive when engaged. FWA substantially increases the cost of a tractor, but it provides some important benefits. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                  <dc:creator>DParish@agcenter.lsu.edu (Richard L. Parish)</dc:creator>
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                                  <category domain="http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/home_gardening/equipment/compact_tractors/"><![CDATA[Compact Tractors]]></category>
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                                  <title>Implements for Compact Tractors: Selection, Use, Maintenance and Safety</title>
                                  <link>http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/home_gardening/equipment/compact_tractors/Implements+for+Compact+Tractors+Selection+Use+Maintenance+and+Safety.htm</link>
                                  <pubDate>Wed, 25 May 2005 15:56:57 GMT</pubDate>
                                  <description><![CDATA[Compact utility tractors are popular with farmers, landscape contractors and rural landowners. In fact, compact tractors are by far the best-selling tractor category. These small tractors are virtually useless by themselves, but they are versatile when equipped with the proper implements and attachments. This publication discusses the selection of suitable implements for use with compact tractors. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                  <dc:creator>RBracy@agcenter.lsu.edu (Regina P. Bracy)</dc:creator>
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                                    <title>Compact Tractor Implements</title>
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                                  <title>Homeowners' Guide for Fertilizing Pecan Trees in Louisiana</title>
                                  <link>http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/home_gardening/trees_shrubs/Homeowners+Guide+for+Fertilizing+Pecan+Trees+in+Louisiana.htm</link>
                                  <pubDate>Mon, 07 Feb 2005 16:26:46 GMT</pubDate>
                                  <description><![CDATA[The most important cultural practice the homeowner with pecan trees needs to consider is proper fertilization. This publication includes information and guidelines for fertilizing pecan trees. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                  <dc:creator>RSanderlin@agcenter.lsu.edu (Randy S. Sanderlin)</dc:creator>
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                                    <title>Homeowner's Guide for Fertilizing Pecan Trees</title>
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                                  <category domain="http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/home_gardening/trees_shrubs/"><![CDATA[Trees & Shrubs]]></category>
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                                  <title>Terrific Turfgrass for Louisiana</title>
                                  <link>http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/home_gardening/lawn/Terrific+Turfgrass+for+Louisiana.htm</link>
                                  <pubDate>Mon, 16 May 2005 20:29:22 GMT</pubDate>
                                  <description><![CDATA[Turfgrasses provide functional, economic, recreational, health and safety, environmental and aesthetic benefits to Louisiana. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                  <dc:creator>TKoske@agcenter.lsu.edu (Thomas J. Koske)</dc:creator>
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                                    <title>image</title>
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                                  <category domain="http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/home_gardening/lawn/"><![CDATA[Lawns]]></category>
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                                  <title>Horticulturist Recommends Aztec Perennial Verbenas For Landscape</title>
                                  <link>http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/home_gardening/flowers/Horticulturist+Recommends+Aztec+Perennial+Verbenas+For+Landscape.htm</link>
                                  <pubDate>Thu, 09 Jun 2005 17:08:08 GMT</pubDate>
                                  <description><![CDATA[Landscape plant evaluations at the LSU AgCenter regularly identify new plants worthy of increased use in Louisiana, according to LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dr. Allen Owings. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                  <dc:creator>AOwings@agcenter.lsu.edu (Allen D. Owings)</dc:creator>
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                                    <title>Aztec Wild Rose Verbena</title>
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                                  <category domain="http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/home_gardening/flowers/"><![CDATA[Flowers]]></category>
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                                  <title>The Home Gardener - Spring 2009 edition</title>
                                  <link>http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/master_gardener/The+Home+Gardener++Spring+2009+edition.htm</link>
                                  <pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2009 16:43:46 GMT</pubDate>
                                  <description><![CDATA[Quarterly home gardening newsletter produced by Louisiana Master Gardener Volunteers in East Baton Rouge Parish. Topics include asparagus, edible wild plants, hazardous trees, heart rot, morning glory vine, moonvine, rosemary, vegetable nutrition, camellias, moon phases, butterflies, hummingbirds, and bromeliads. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                  <dc:creator>BSouvestre@agcenter.lsu.edu (Robert J. Souvestre)</dc:creator>
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                                    <title>The Home Gardener Spring 2009</title>
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                                      <title>Trails &amp; Trellises</title>
                                      <link>http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/master_gardener/parish_lmg_programs/Piney_Hills/Projects/Trails++Trellises.htm</link>
                                      <pubDate>Sat, 21 May 2005 01:28:44 GMT</pubDate>
                                      <description><![CDATA[The date of the 5th  Annual Trails & Trellises Garden Tour presented by the Piney Hills Louisiana Master Gardeners has been set for May 15, 2010. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                      <dc:creator>web@agcenter.lsu.edu (LSU AgCenter)</dc:creator>
                                      <image url="http://www.lsuagcenter.com/NR/rdonlyres/E04D7E02-E249-4CD3-B081-B8A7174724F6/57181/AGlimpseoftheLesterGarden.jpg" title="A glimpse of the Lester garden">
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                                        <title>A glimpse of the Lester garden</title>
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                                      <category domain="http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/master_gardener/parish_lmg_programs/piney_hills/projects/"><![CDATA[Projects]]></category>
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                                      <title>What Type of Digging Tool is Best for You?</title>
                                      <link>http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/home_gardening/equipment/garden_tools/What+Type+of+Digging+Tool+is+Best+for+You.htm</link>
                                      <pubDate>Wed, 24 Nov 2004 15:07:20 GMT</pubDate>
                                      <description><![CDATA[You have many choices when it comes to shovels. The type you need depends on the job you have to do. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                      <dc:creator>DParish@agcenter.lsu.edu (Richard L. Parish)</dc:creator>
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                                      <category domain="http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/home_gardening/equipment/garden_tools/"><![CDATA[Garden Tools]]></category>
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                                      <title>How To Choose a Lawn/Garden Tractor - Where To Buy</title>
                                      <link>http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/home_gardening/equipment/compact_tractors/How+To+Choose+a+LawnGarden+Tractor++Where+To+Buy.htm</link>
                                      <pubDate>Thu, 02 Dec 2004 14:58:09 GMT</pubDate>
                                      <description><![CDATA[You will save money in the short run at discount stores and mass merchandisers. You will pay more but get better quality equipment and service with dedicated lawn and garden dealers or farm equipment dealers. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                      <dc:creator>DParish@agcenter.lsu.edu (Richard L. Parish)</dc:creator>
                                      <category domain="http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/home_gardening/equipment/compact_tractors/"><![CDATA[Compact Tractors]]></category>
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                                      <title>Safety When Driving Equipment Onto Trailers</title>
                                      <link>http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/home_gardening/equipment/loading_hauling/Safety+When+Driving+Equipment+Onto+Trailers.htm</link>
                                      <pubDate>Fri, 19 Nov 2004 19:24:47 GMT</pubDate>
                                      <description><![CDATA[Loading equipment onto trailers and trucks presents a safety challenge. Loading the right way can reduce the risk of overturn and operator injury. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                      <dc:creator>DParish@agcenter.lsu.edu (Richard L. Parish)</dc:creator>
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                                        <title>backing mower up ramps onto trailer</title>
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                                      <category domain="http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/home_gardening/equipment/loading_hauling/"><![CDATA[Loading & Hauling]]></category>
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                                      <title>Selecting a Walk-behind Professional Rotary Spreader</title>
                                      <link>http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/home_gardening/equipment/spreaders/Selecting+a+Walkbehind+Professional+Rotary+Spreader.htm</link>
                                      <pubDate>Tue, 07 Dec 2004 16:14:26 GMT</pubDate>
                                      <description><![CDATA[Most professional applicators use rotary spreaders. Rotary spreaders are not only faster than drop spreaders, but are more forgiving of small errors in swath width. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                      <dc:creator>DParish@agcenter.lsu.edu (Richard L. Parish)</dc:creator>
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                                      <category domain="http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/home_gardening/equipment/spreaders/"><![CDATA[Spreaders]]></category>
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                                      <title>Maintenance of Lawn Spreaders</title>
                                      <link>http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/home_gardening/equipment/spreaders/Maintenance+of+Lawn+Spreaders.htm</link>
                                      <pubDate>Tue, 07 Dec 2004 14:55:08 GMT</pubDate>
                                      <description><![CDATA[A good lawn spreader is a precision tool and should be treated accordingly. Your lawn spreader doesn’t need a great deal of time-consuming maintenance, but a few simple steps can preserve the life and precision of your spreader. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                      <title>Fertilizer Spreaders - Metal or Plastic</title>
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                                      <pubDate>Tue, 07 Dec 2004 15:05:06 GMT</pubDate>
                                      <description><![CDATA[Some high-quality plastic spreaders have precision equivalent to the better homeowner metal spreaders. There is a tremendous difference in performance among brands and models. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                      <dc:creator>DParish@agcenter.lsu.edu (Richard L. Parish)</dc:creator>
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                                      <title>Sensitivity of Spreaders to Operating Speed</title>
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                                      <pubDate>Tue, 07 Dec 2004 15:24:19 GMT</pubDate>
                                      <description><![CDATA[People tend to walk at different speeds. When you are pushing a spreader, this difference in walking speed can cause problems. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                      <dc:creator>DParish@agcenter.lsu.edu (Richard L. Parish)</dc:creator>
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                                      <title>Pendulum-action Spreaders</title>
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                                      <pubDate>Tue, 07 Dec 2004 15:41:19 GMT</pubDate>
                                      <description><![CDATA[Rotary broadcast spreaders offer many advantages for turf professionals. There are also some disadvantages including pattern skewing and the need to develop pattern settings for each product to center the pattern. Pendulum-action spreaders overcome those problems. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                      <dc:creator>DParish@agcenter.lsu.edu (Richard L. Parish)</dc:creator>
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                                      <title>Moles in the Lawn and Landscape</title>
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                                      <pubDate>Mon, 18 Apr 2005 17:49:39 GMT</pubDate>
                                      <description><![CDATA[Controlling and trapping moles require a little time and patience. Your success with controlling moles depends on locating active runways and the proper placement of a trap. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                      <dc:creator>DReed@agcenter.lsu.edu (Donald P. Reed)</dc:creator>
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                                      <title>2003-04 Landscape Performance Bedding Plants and Herbaceous Perennials</title>
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                                      <pubDate>Mon, 16 May 2005 17:43:51 GMT</pubDate>
                                      <description><![CDATA[Efforts in 2003 and 2004 included evaluation of cannas, coleus, angelonias, purslane, lantanas, perennial verbena, annual and perennial salvia, vinca, zinnias, melampodium, petunias, rudbeckia, phlox, daylilies, dianthus, ornamental kale, ornamental cabbage, calendula, violas, pansies, ornamental sweet potatoes, garden mums, African and French marigolds and others. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                      <dc:creator>AOwings@agcenter.lsu.edu (Allen D. Owings)</dc:creator>
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                                      <title>All-American Daylilies: Performance and the Rust Threat</title>
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                                      <pubDate>Mon, 16 May 2005 13:22:10 GMT</pubDate>
                                      <description><![CDATA[Interest in daylilies is still strong despite rust problems over the past several years. New daylily selections and All-American daylily winners need to be evaluated in the Gulf South for landscape performance. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                      <dc:creator>LBenedict@agcenter.lsu.edu (Linda F. Benedict)</dc:creator>
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                                      <title>Ornamental Gingers as Potted Landscape Plants</title>
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                                      <pubDate>Mon, 16 May 2005 15:10:18 GMT</pubDate>
                                      <description><![CDATA[Ornamental gingers encompass a diverse and versatile group of plants that are gaining increased popularity in the flowering pot plant, landscape and cut flower markets. They have showy and attractive foliage and flowers, which make them interesting ornamentals. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                      <dc:creator>LBenedict@agcenter.lsu.edu (Linda F. Benedict)</dc:creator>
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                                      <title>2010 Mother's Day Weekend Plant Sale</title>
                                      <link>http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/master_gardener/parish_lmg_programs/EBR/2010-Mothers-Day-Weekend-Plant-Sale.htm</link>
                                      <pubDate>Fri, 16 Apr 2010 00:43:21 GMT</pubDate>
                                      <description><![CDATA[Annual plant sale by LSU Agcenter Louisiana Master gardener extension volunteers at the LSU AgCenter's Burden Center on May 8, 2010. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                      <dc:creator>BSouvestre@agcenter.lsu.edu (Robert J. Souvestre)</dc:creator>
                                      <category domain="http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/master_gardener/parish_lmg_programs/ebr/"><![CDATA[East Baton Rouge]]></category>
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                                      <title>Angelonias are great summer through fall</title>
                                      <link>http://www.lsuagcenter.com/news_archive/2010/may/news_you_can_use/Angelonias-are-great-summer-through-fall-.htm</link>
                                      <pubDate>Thu, 06 May 2010 19:55:28 GMT</pubDate>
                                      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 05/06/10) Angelonias are one of the top new herbaceous ornamental plants over the past 10 years. Some of us may not have been familiar with angelonias until recently, and many gardeners are probably still somewhat unfamiliar with this new plant. Angelonias are also referred to by the common name of “summer snapdragon.” - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                      <dc:creator>RBogren@agcenter.lsu.edu (Richard C. Bogren)</dc:creator>
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                                      <title>Selection and Care of Pecan Varieties for Louisiana Yards</title>
                                      <link>http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/home_gardening/trees_shrubs/Selection+and+Care+of+Pecan+Varieties+for+Louisiana+Yards.htm</link>
                                      <pubDate>Mon, 07 Feb 2005 16:22:05 GMT</pubDate>
                                      <description><![CDATA[The pecan tree is prevalent in Louisiana as a shade tree in the landscape and also as a source of nuts for home use. The recommended varieties for home planting are listed and described in this publication. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                      <dc:creator>RSanderlin@agcenter.lsu.edu (Randy S. Sanderlin)</dc:creator>
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                                        <title>Selection and Care of Pecan Varieties for Louisiana Yards</title>
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                                      <title>Gypsum to soften hard soil?   Probably not…</title>
                                      <link>http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/home_gardening/lawn/Gypsum+to+soften+hard+soil+++Probably+not.htm</link>
                                      <pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2009 17:07:31 GMT</pubDate>
                                      <description><![CDATA[The reality of the myth that gypsum added to a lawn or garden will definitely improve soil tilth and strength, falls into the realm of agricultural practices being misapplied to ornamental landscapes. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                      <dc:creator>JStevens@agcenter.lsu.edu (Jr., J. Cheston Stevens)</dc:creator>
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                                      <title>Class Schedule 2010</title>
                                      <link>http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/master_gardener/parish_lmg_programs/Greater_New_Orleans/Classes/Class+Schedule+2010.htm</link>
                                      <pubDate>Mon, 14 Apr 2008 19:45:14 GMT</pubDate>
                                      <description><![CDATA[Training for the Louisiana Master Gardener program in the Greater New Orleans area will be held June 14 - August 5, 2010. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                      <dc:creator>BJeansonne@agcenter.lsu.edu (Brent Jeansonne)</dc:creator>
                                      <category domain="http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/master_gardener/parish_lmg_programs/greater_new_orleans/classes/"><![CDATA[Classes]]></category>
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                                      <title>Goldsturm rudbeckia is a tough perennial for Louisiana gardens</title>
                                      <link>http://www.lsuagcenter.com/news_archive/2010/april/news_you_can_use/Goldsturm-rudbeckia-is-a-tough-perennial-for-Louisiana-gardens.htm</link>
                                      <pubDate>Thu, 29 Apr 2010 18:39:25 GMT</pubDate>
                                      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 04/29/10) Goldsturm rudbeckia is an outstanding perennial that was recognized by the Perennial Plant Association as the 1999 Perennial Plant of the Year. It was chosen as a Louisiana Select plant in 2000 by the Louisiana Nursery and Landscape Association and the LSU AgCenter. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                      <dc:creator>RBogren@agcenter.lsu.edu (Richard C. Bogren)</dc:creator>
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                                      <title>Application</title>
                                      <link>http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/master_gardener/parish_lmg_programs/Greater_New_Orleans/Classes/Application.htm</link>
                                      <pubDate>Wed, 02 May 2007 14:54:39 GMT</pubDate>
                                      <description><![CDATA[Apply for the Louisiana Master Gardener training program in Greater New Orleans. You must be a resident of Jefferson, Orleans, Plaquemines or St. Bernard parish. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                      <dc:creator>BJeansonne@agcenter.lsu.edu (Brent Jeansonne)</dc:creator>
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                                      <title>Pointe Coupee Parish garden helps improve youth nutrition</title>
                                      <link>http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/master_gardener/school_gardens/Projects/Pointe+Coupee+Parish+garden+helps+improve+youth+nutrition.htm</link>
                                      <pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2009 18:17:40 GMT</pubDate>
                                      <description><![CDATA[TWILA TV's AJ Sabine visits a school where kids are planting gardens and teachers use them that for education. What's different about this story is that it's happening in Pointe Coupee Parish. Why is that significant? Well, Louisiana has the worst nutrition in the country. Pointe Coupee Parish has the worst nutrition in the state. Get the picture now? Good. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                      <dc:creator>AWMullens@agcenter.lsu.edu (Ashley Mullens)</dc:creator>
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                                      <title>Turfgrass Herbicides Recommended for 2009</title>
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                                      <pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2009 19:17:10 GMT</pubDate>
                                      <description><![CDATA[This is a PDF chart of 2009 (home and commercial) recommended lawn and turfgrass herbicides and their general usage. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                      <dc:creator>RStrahan@agcenter.lsu.edu (Ronald E. Strahan)</dc:creator>
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                                      <category domain="http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/home_gardening/lawn/disease_pest_management/"><![CDATA[Disease & Pest Management]]></category>
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                                      <title>Suspension Systems for Mower Decks on Lawn and Garden Tractors</title>
                                      <link>http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/home_gardening/equipment/mowers/Suspension+Systems+for+Mower+Decks+on+Lawn+and+Garden+Tractors.htm</link>
                                      <pubDate>Wed, 01 Dec 2004 16:43:26 GMT</pubDate>
                                      <description><![CDATA[Mid-mount rotary mower decks are common on lawn tractors, garden tractors, subcompact tractors and smaller compact utility tractors. There are two ways that these decks can be mounted, and the mounting method affects adjustment and operation. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                      <dc:creator>DParish@agcenter.lsu.edu (Richard L. Parish)</dc:creator>
                                      <category domain="http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/home_gardening/equipment/mowers/"><![CDATA[Mowers]]></category>
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                                      <title>Selecting and Using Lawn and Garden Tractors</title>
                                      <link>http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/home_gardening/equipment/lawn_garden_tractors/Selecting+and+Using+Lawn+and+Garden+Tractors.htm</link>
                                      <pubDate>Thu, 03 Feb 2005 21:53:42 GMT</pubDate>
                                      <description><![CDATA[You have many choices in lawn and garden tractors. Size, quality and cost vary widely, which means selecting the correct tractor for your use can be bewildering. This information can help you select the right tractor and use it efficiently and safely. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                      <dc:creator>DParish@agcenter.lsu.edu (Richard L. Parish)</dc:creator>
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                                        <title>Selecting and Using a Lawn and Garden Tractor</title>
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                                      <title>Grow your own pineapple</title>
                                      <link>http://www.lsuagcenter.com/news_archive/2010/april/news_you_can_use/Grow-your-own-pineapple.htm</link>
                                      <pubDate>Fri, 23 Apr 2010 19:34:14 GMT</pubDate>
                                      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 04/23/10) You don’t have to visit Hawaii to get high-quality pineapples harvested at the peak of ripeness. It is entirely possible to raise your own sweet, juicy, plant-ripened pineapples without a trip to the islands. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                      <dc:creator>RBogren@agcenter.lsu.edu (Richard C. Bogren)</dc:creator>
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                                      <title>More Ways To Get A Handle On Garden Tools</title>
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                                      <pubDate>Tue, 06 Jun 2006 20:00:35 GMT</pubDate>
                                      <description><![CDATA[Most garden tools have fixed handles that may be made of wood, fiberglass or metal. But an LSU AgCenter engineer says some tools now are available with separate handle and toolhead components that can be interchanged as desired. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                      <dc:creator>DParish@agcenter.lsu.edu (Richard L. Parish)</dc:creator>
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                                      <title>Mow Like a Pro</title>
                                      <link>http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/home_gardening/equipment/mowers/Mow+Like+a+Pro.htm</link>
                                      <pubDate>Fri, 03 Dec 2004 16:01:40 GMT</pubDate>
                                      <description><![CDATA[Varying your mowing pattern can cause you to spend a little more time mowing, but the result will be a greatly improved appearance in your turfgrass. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                      <dc:creator>DParish@agcenter.lsu.edu (Richard L. Parish)</dc:creator>
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                                      <title>Daylilies Good for Late Spring and Early Summer Color</title>
                                      <link>http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/home_gardening/landscaping/Daylilies+Good+for+Late+Spring+and+Early+Summer+Color.htm</link>
                                      <pubDate>Sun, 03 Oct 2004 23:26:23 GMT</pubDate>
                                      <description><![CDATA[Daylilies are one of the most popular flowering plants for late spring and early summer landscapes in Louisiana. Many new flower forms and flower colors are now available. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                      <dc:creator>AOwings@agcenter.lsu.edu (Allen D. Owings)</dc:creator>
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                                        <title>Daylillies</title>
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                                      <title>Leaf Blowers: Good or Bad?</title>
                                      <link>http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/home_gardening/equipment/leaf_blowers/Leaf+Blowers+Good+or+Bad.htm</link>
                                      <pubDate>Thu, 02 Dec 2004 17:51:48 GMT</pubDate>
                                      <description><![CDATA[Leaf blowers are efficient, useful tools that annoy some people. Be aware of the problem, and use your leaf blower responsibly to avoid losing the privilege. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                      <dc:creator>DParish@agcenter.lsu.edu (Richard L. Parish)</dc:creator>
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                                        <title>hand-held blower</title>
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                                      <title>Leaf Blowers: Selection, Use and Safety</title>
                                      <link>http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/home_gardening/equipment/leaf_blowers/Leaf+Blowers+Selection+Use+and+Safety.htm</link>
                                      <pubDate>Thu, 02 Dec 2004 19:07:54 GMT</pubDate>
                                      <description><![CDATA[Electrical units are fine for small lawns, gasoline hand-held units are the best choice for larger home sites and backpack blowers are a good choice for professional users. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                      <dc:creator>DParish@agcenter.lsu.edu (Richard L. Parish)</dc:creator>
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                                      <title>2006 Impatiens Trial Results</title>
                                      <link>http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/commercial_horticulture/ornamentals/06+Impatiens+Variety+Trial+Results.htm</link>
                                      <pubDate>Mon, 30 Apr 2007 16:28:40 GMT</pubDate>
                                      <description><![CDATA[Impatiens are colorful summer-flowering annuals that provide season-long color in landscape and home gardens. The 2006 impatiens trial conducted at the LSU AgCenter Hammond Research Station evaluated some of the latest release of mini impatiens, trailing impatiens, double impatiens and New Guinea impatiens. Landscapers and gardeners can choose impatiens for shade or sun areas according to the trial results. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                      <dc:creator>YaChen@agcenter.lsu.edu (Yan Chen)</dc:creator>
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                                      <title>Broadcast Baits for Fire Ant Control</title>
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                                      <pubDate>Mon, 14 Nov 2005 16:30:08 GMT</pubDate>
                                      <description><![CDATA[A Southern IPM Center publication.  When choosing a broadcast bait to control imported fire ants, consumers and professional pesticide applicators face a confusing array of brand names and active ingredients with varying product performances. This guide addresses common concerns about broadcast baits to help consumers and professionals choose products that best fit their needs and situations. (PDF Format Only) - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                      <dc:creator>LHooper@agcenter.lsu.edu (Linda M. Hooper-Bui)</dc:creator>
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                                      <title>Quick Hitches for Compact Utility Tractors</title>
                                      <link>http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/home_gardening/equipment/compact_tractors/Quick+Hitches+for+Compact+Utility+Tractors.htm</link>
                                      <pubDate>Wed, 17 Nov 2004 17:25:51 GMT</pubDate>
                                      <description><![CDATA[Many implements are available for rear mounting on compact utility tractors, including mowers of various types, tillers, angle blades, box blades, cultivators, bedders and rakes. These machines add versatility to your tractor, but mounting them to the tractor’s 3-point hitch can be a hassle. A quick hitch can make your job much easier. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                      <dc:creator>DParish@agcenter.lsu.edu (Richard L. Parish)</dc:creator>
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                                      <title>Optimizing Pesticide Performance</title>
                                      <link>http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/commercial_horticulture/pest_management/Optimizing+Pesticide+Performance.htm</link>
                                      <pubDate>Sun, 17 Apr 2005 14:30:38 GMT</pubDate>
                                      <description><![CDATA[Factors that influence pesticide performance include water quality, coverage, agitation, mixing, watering practices, water temperature, rotation, application time, pesticide incompatibility, residual activity and surfactant use. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                      <dc:creator>AOwings@agcenter.lsu.edu (Allen D. Owings)</dc:creator>
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                                      <title>Greenhouse Tomato Production Manual</title>
                                      <link>http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/commercial_horticulture/greenhouse_production/Greenhouse+Tomato+Production+Manual.htm</link>
                                      <pubDate>Thu, 28 Apr 2005 18:21:47 GMT</pubDate>
                                      <description><![CDATA[This manual is intended to help small greenhouse tomato growers in Louisiana and elsewhere grow a successful crop using perlite or pine bark medium. Small growers can produce vine-ripened, high-quality fruit that can be delivered to the local market on the same day of harvest. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                      <dc:creator>HHanna@agcenter.lsu.edu (Hanna Y. Hanna)</dc:creator>
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                                      <title>Louisiana Greenhouse Vegetables in 2009</title>
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                                      <pubDate>Mon, 14 Jan 2008 19:04:54 GMT</pubDate>
                                      <description><![CDATA[2008 farm value of greenhouse vegetables in Louisiana. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                      <dc:creator>TKoske@agcenter.lsu.edu (Thomas J. Koske)</dc:creator>
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                                      <title>Fireplace Ashes on Your Soil</title>
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                                      <pubDate>Thu, 21 Apr 2005 20:05:55 GMT</pubDate>
                                      <description><![CDATA[Fireplace wood ashes are a lime and potassium source, but watch out for the rise in soil pH. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                      <dc:creator>TKoske@agcenter.lsu.edu (Thomas J. Koske)</dc:creator>
                                      <image url="http://www.lsuagcenter.com/NR/rdonlyres/720EB7A9-DD61-403E-A5BC-02C1DFF14D78/9455/limeash.jpg" title="lime">
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                                      <title>Tree planting needs proper preparation</title>
                                      <link>http://www.lsuagcenter.com/news_archive/2009/december/news_you_can_use/Tree-planting-needs-proper-preparation.htm</link>
                                      <pubDate>Fri, 18 Dec 2009 14:49:21 GMT</pubDate>
                                      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 12/18/09) Many landscape trees are planted from fall through the winter in Louisiana. Homeowners need to be aware of some of the common mistakes made in planting, establishment and follow-up care of trees. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                      <dc:creator>RBogren@agcenter.lsu.edu (Richard C. Bogren)</dc:creator>
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                                      <title>Photo Galleries: Violas</title>
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                                      <pubDate>Wed, 20 Apr 2005 19:12:36 GMT</pubDate>
                                      <description><![CDATA[Violas, a close relative to the pansy but with smaller flowers, can provide a mass of color on the darkest winter day. Several viola series perform well in Louisiana, but sometimes it's difficult to choose the viola you want with so many series and colors available. The pictures included on this page are all from the annual bedding plant trials performed at the Burden Center in Baton Rouge. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                      <dc:creator>AWitcher@agcenter.lsu.edu (Anthony L. Witcher)</dc:creator>
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                                      <title>Spark Plug Tightening Torque</title>
                                      <link>http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/home_gardening/equipment/hand_tools/Spark+Plug+Tightening+Torque.htm</link>
                                      <pubDate>Fri, 12 May 2006 15:47:58 GMT</pubDate>
                                      <description><![CDATA[It is very important to properly tighten spark plugs after replacement or cleaning – especially on small engines with aluminum heads. This table gives approximate torque values for different sizes of spark plugs in both cast iron and aluminum heads. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                      <dc:creator>DParish@agcenter.lsu.edu (Richard L. Parish)</dc:creator>
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                                      <title>Torque Wrenches</title>
                                      <link>http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/home_gardening/equipment/hand_tools/Torque+Wrenches.htm</link>
                                      <pubDate>Fri, 12 May 2006 12:30:57 GMT</pubDate>
                                      <description><![CDATA[If you plan to do much work on lawn/garden or grounds maintenance equipment, you need a torque wrench. Even a job as simple as changing a spark plug on a small engine should be done with a torque wrench. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                      <dc:creator>DParish@agcenter.lsu.edu (Richard L. Parish)</dc:creator>
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                                      <title>2008 LMG Volunteer Report by Program</title>
                                      <link>http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/master_gardener/lmg_program_accomplishments/2008+LMG+Volunteer+Report+by+Program.htm</link>
                                      <pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2009 16:27:02 GMT</pubDate>
                                      <description><![CDATA[Volunteer impact as reported by LMG chapter volunteers. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                      <dc:creator>BHFletcher@agcenter.lsu.edu (Jr., Bobby H. Fletcher)</dc:creator>
                                      <category domain="http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/master_gardener/lmg_program_accomplishments/"><![CDATA[LMG Program Accomplishments]]></category>
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                                      <title>Openers, Coverers and Presswheels for Precision Vegetable Seeders</title>
                                      <link>http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/home_gardening/equipment/garden_tools/Openers+Coverers+and+Presswheels+for+Precision+Vegetable+Seeders.htm</link>
                                      <pubDate>Wed, 23 Feb 2005 20:45:00 GMT</pubDate>
                                      <description><![CDATA[All vegetable seeders require openers, coverers and presswheels to provide a furrow for the seeds and to then cover the seeds and assure proper soil contact. These devices must be matched to the soil type and condition for optimum germination and seedling vigor. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                      <dc:creator>DParish@agcenter.lsu.edu (Richard L. Parish)</dc:creator>
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                                        <title>Openers for Stanhay seeder</title>
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                                      <title>It’s time to plant vegetable gardens</title>
                                      <link>http://www.lsuagcenter.com/news_archive/2010/april/news_you_can_use/Its-time-to-plant-vegetable-gardens.htm</link>
                                      <pubDate>Fri, 16 Apr 2010 14:51:03 GMT</pubDate>
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                                      <dc:creator>RBogren@agcenter.lsu.edu (Richard C. Bogren)</dc:creator>
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                                      <title>Here’s how you can start a vegetable garden</title>
                                      <link>http://www.lsuagcenter.com/news_archive/2010/april/news_you_can_use/Heres-how-you-can-start-a-vegetable-garden.htm</link>
                                      <pubDate>Mon, 12 Apr 2010 16:12:48 GMT</pubDate>
                                      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 04/12/10) For many gardeners, spring brings visions of bountiful harvests of fresh, homegrown vegetables. This vision can become a reality with a little planning and some work. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                      <dc:creator>RBogren@agcenter.lsu.edu (Richard C. Bogren)</dc:creator>
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                                      <title>Safety Standards for Riding Mowers and Small Tractors</title>
                                      <link>http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/home_gardening/equipment/mowers/Safety+Standards+for+Riding+Mowers+and+Small+Tractors.htm</link>
                                      <pubDate>Thu, 02 Dec 2004 13:16:56 GMT</pubDate>
                                      <description><![CDATA[Riding mowers, lawn tractors, lawn and garden tractors, and garden tractors are covered by several safety standards that are designed to protect you, the operator. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                      <dc:creator>DParish@agcenter.lsu.edu (Richard L. Parish)</dc:creator>
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                                      <title>Adjusting Finishing  Mowers</title>
                                      <link>http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/home_gardening/equipment/mowers/Adjusting+Finishing++Mowers.htm</link>
                                      <pubDate>Fri, 03 Dec 2004 15:15:44 GMT</pubDate>
                                      <description><![CDATA[Finishing (or grooming) mowers typically have (two or) three blades and are designed for quality mowing of turfgrass. They have multiple gage wheels and rollers that allow a relatively low cutting height with minimal scalping. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                      <dc:creator>DParish@agcenter.lsu.edu (Richard L. Parish)</dc:creator>
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                                      <title>Lawn &amp; Garden Equipment Engines With Reduced Emissions</title>
                                      <link>http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/home_gardening/equipment/small_engines/Lawn++Garden+Equipment+Engines+With+Reduced+Emissions.htm</link>
                                      <pubDate>Thu, 18 Nov 2004 16:31:53 GMT</pubDate>
                                      <description><![CDATA[The EPA found that small spark-ignition engines of 25 hp or less contribute about 20 percent of hydrocarbon emissions and 23 percent of carbon monoxide emissions from all mobile sources. As a result of this perceived problem, the EPA has issued new regulations on small engines. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                      <dc:creator>DParish@agcenter.lsu.edu (Richard L. Parish)</dc:creator>
                                      <category domain="http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/home_gardening/equipment/small_engines/"><![CDATA[Small Engines]]></category>
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                                      <title>Pecan Disease Synopsis</title>
                                      <link>http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/home_gardening/fruits_nuts/Pecan+Disease+Synopsis.htm</link>
                                      <pubDate>Thu, 14 Apr 2005 15:42:05 GMT</pubDate>
                                      <description><![CDATA[This document describes the diseases that occur most frequently on pecan trees in Louisiana. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                      <dc:creator>RSanderlin@agcenter.lsu.edu (Randy S. Sanderlin)</dc:creator>
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                                      <category domain="http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/home_gardening/fruits_nuts/"><![CDATA[Fruits & Nuts]]></category>
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                                      <title>Acid Soil Problems</title>
                                      <link>http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/home_gardening/vegetables/soil_fertility/Acid+Soil+Problems.htm</link>
                                      <pubDate>Fri, 01 Apr 2005 19:00:49 GMT</pubDate>
                                      <description><![CDATA[Acidic soils (low pH) cause more gardening problems in Louisiana than any other soil factor. They affect so many other soil factors in both pest management and soil fertility. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                      <dc:creator>TKoske@agcenter.lsu.edu (Thomas J. Koske)</dc:creator>
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                                      <category domain="http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/home_gardening/vegetables/soil_fertility/"><![CDATA[Soil & Fertility]]></category>
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                                      <title>Weed Science and Consumer Products for  Lawn &amp; Landscape Weeds</title>
                                      <link>http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/home_gardening/lawn/disease_pest_management/Consumer+Products+for+Home+Lawn+and+Landscape+Weeds.htm</link>
                                      <pubDate>Tue, 14 Feb 2006 17:00:24 GMT</pubDate>
                                      <description><![CDATA[Weed science principles and homeowner weed control products found at garden retail outlets. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                      <dc:creator>RStrahan@agcenter.lsu.edu (Ronald E. Strahan)</dc:creator>
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                                      <title>Herbicide Weed Controls for Vegetable Gardens</title>
                                      <link>http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/home_gardening/vegetables/disease_pest_management/Herbicide+Weed+Controls+for+Vegetable+Gardens.htm</link>
                                      <pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2009 18:52:11 GMT</pubDate>
                                      <description><![CDATA[PDF of home vegetable garden herbicides for 2009 and their usage. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                      <dc:creator>RStrahan@agcenter.lsu.edu (Ronald E. Strahan)</dc:creator>
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                                        <title>Weed Management Guide</title>
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                                      <title>Crape Myrtles for Louisiana Landscapes</title>
                                      <link>http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/home_gardening/trees_shrubs/Crape+Myrtles+for+Louisiana+Landscapes.htm</link>
                                      <pubDate>Fri, 04 Feb 2005 15:25:27 GMT</pubDate>
                                      <description><![CDATA[This publication includes information on the planting, fertilization, pruning, failure to flower, insects and diseases, and varieties of crape myrtles. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                      <dc:creator>DGill@agcenter.lsu.edu (Daniel J. Gill)</dc:creator>
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                                      <category domain="http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/home_gardening/trees_shrubs/"><![CDATA[Trees & Shrubs]]></category>
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                                      <title>Calculating Fertilizer Application Rates</title>
                                      <link>http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/home_gardening/lawn/soil_fertility/Calculating+Fertilizer+Application+Rates.htm</link>
                                      <pubDate>Fri, 15 Apr 2005 20:41:32 GMT</pubDate>
                                      <description><![CDATA[The analysis or "formula" listed on the fertilizer bags tells you what is inside. This information lets you apply the proper amount of fertilizer. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                      <dc:creator>JStevens@agcenter.lsu.edu (Jr., J. Cheston Stevens)</dc:creator>
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                                      <title>Choose Leaf Blowers Carefully, Use Them Safely</title>
                                      <link>http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/home_gardening/equipment/leaf_blowers/Choose+Leaf+Blowers+Carefully+Use+Them+Safely.htm</link>
                                      <pubDate>Sun, 03 Oct 2004 23:26:57 GMT</pubDate>
                                      <description><![CDATA[With fall comes yard and garden cleanup – especially leaves. For many homeowners, a leaf blower can be an efficient and effective grounds maintenance tool, according to Dr. Dick Parish, an engineer at the LSU AgCenter’s Hammond Research Station. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                      <dc:creator>Error@agcenter.lsu.edu (Error)</dc:creator>
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                                      <title>Gardening In Shade Can Be Enjoyable</title>
                                      <link>http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/home_gardening/landscaping/Gardening+In+Shade+Can+Be+Enjoyable.htm</link>
                                      <pubDate>Sun, 03 Oct 2004 23:25:59 GMT</pubDate>
                                      <description><![CDATA[When the proper plants are selected for shady areas, the results can be beautiful and enduring. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                      <dc:creator>DGill@agcenter.lsu.edu (Daniel J. Gill)</dc:creator>
                                      <category domain="http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/home_gardening/landscaping/"><![CDATA[Landscaping]]></category>
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                                      <title>Make Wise Tree Removal Decisions before a Hurricane</title>
                                      <link>http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/home_gardening/trees_shrubs/Make+Wise+Tree+Removal+Decisions+before+a+Hurricane.htm</link>
                                      <pubDate>Fri, 13 Apr 2007 19:07:18 GMT</pubDate>
                                      <description><![CDATA[This article reviews recent research on urban and community trees and their ability to stand up to hurricane strength winds. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                      <dc:creator>HDozier@agcenter.lsu.edu (Hallie Dozier)</dc:creator>
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                                        <title>Figure 1. Fear of damage from falling branches or trees prompted this case of &amp;amp;quot;chainsaw backlash&amp;amp;quot;. This Louisiana homeowner removed all ten live oaks from her property. Photo by Hallie Dozier.</title>
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                                      <category domain="http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/home_gardening/trees_shrubs/"><![CDATA[Trees & Shrubs]]></category>
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                                      <title>Best Management Practices - Composting</title>
                                      <link>http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/home_gardening/landscaping/Best+Management+Practices++Composting.htm</link>
                                      <pubDate>Tue, 22 Mar 2005 00:32:24 GMT</pubDate>
                                      <description><![CDATA[Best Management Practices for the use of compost in the home landscape. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                      <dc:creator>AOwings@agcenter.lsu.edu (Allen D. Owings)</dc:creator>
                                      <category domain="http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/home_gardening/landscaping/"><![CDATA[Landscaping]]></category>
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                                      <title>April 2010 Tangipahoa Master Gardener Newsletter</title>
                                      <link>http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/master_gardener/parish_lmg_programs/April-2010-Tangipahoa-Master-Gardener-Newsletter.htm</link>
                                      <pubDate>Tue, 06 Apr 2010 13:27:29 GMT</pubDate>
                                      <description><![CDATA[Tangipahoa Parish Master Gardener monthly newsletter. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                      <dc:creator>SBenjamin@agcenter.lsu.edu (Sandra H. Benjamin)</dc:creator>
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                                      <title>Child Safety in the Garden</title>
                                      <link>http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/home_gardening/Child+Safety+in+the+Garden.htm</link>
                                      <pubDate>Sun, 03 Oct 2004 23:25:57 GMT</pubDate>
                                      <description><![CDATA[Spending time in the landscape with children, especially young ones, requires adults to pay careful attention. Just as you would childproof an indoor room, it’s important to take safety precautions in the yard to keep young ones safe. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                      <dc:creator>DGill@agcenter.lsu.edu (Daniel J. Gill)</dc:creator>
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                                      <title>How To Choose a Lawn/Garden Tractor - Quality Versus Price</title>
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                                      <pubDate>Wed, 01 Dec 2004 17:39:55 GMT</pubDate>
                                      <description><![CDATA[Do you get what you pay for when buying a mowing tractor? There is certainly a wide range of prices; in fact, you can easily pay twice as much for a lawn tractor at a major farm equipment dealer as you would pay for a lawn tractor with the same horsepower and mowing width at a discount store. What do you get for the additional money? - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                      <dc:creator>DParish@agcenter.lsu.edu (Richard L. Parish)</dc:creator>
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                                      <title>Wheelbarrows and Garden Carts</title>
                                      <link>http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/home_gardening/equipment/garden_tools/Wheelbarrows+and+Garden+Carts.htm</link>
                                      <pubDate>Wed, 24 Nov 2004 16:16:02 GMT</pubDate>
                                      <description><![CDATA[Homeowners and gardeners often use wheelbarrows and garden carts to move materials. This article describes advantages and limitations of each. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                      <dc:creator>DParish@agcenter.lsu.edu (Richard L. Parish)</dc:creator>
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                                      <category domain="http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/home_gardening/equipment/garden_tools/"><![CDATA[Garden Tools]]></category>
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                                      <title>Garden Tool Quality</title>
                                      <link>http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/home_gardening/equipment/garden_tools/Garden+Tool+Quality.htm</link>
                                      <pubDate>Wed, 24 Nov 2004 15:32:16 GMT</pubDate>
                                      <description><![CDATA[One of the major distinctions between low-quality and high-quality tools is the way the toolhead is manufactured. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                      <dc:creator>DParish@agcenter.lsu.edu (Richard L. Parish)</dc:creator>
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                                      <title>Greening of Louisiana: Get grass, garden to grow</title>
                                      <link>http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/communications/leads/Lawn_Garden/Greening+of+Louisiana+Get+grass+garden+to+grow.htm</link>
                                      <pubDate>Thu, 06 Apr 2006 16:14:26 GMT</pubDate>
                                      <description><![CDATA[A well-groomed, lush, green lawn is not only pleasing to look at but adds value to housing property. The attractiveness of golf course turfgrass is one of the reasons this sport is so popular. But this beauty comes with a price – proper management. Here are some tips from LSU AgCenter experts. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                      <dc:creator>DGill@agcenter.lsu.edu (Daniel J. Gill)</dc:creator>
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                                      <title>February Best Time To Prune Fruit Trees</title>
                                      <link>http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/home_gardening/fruits_nuts/February+Is+Fruit+Tree+Pruning+Season.htm</link>
                                      <pubDate>Wed, 01 Feb 2006 22:17:34 GMT</pubDate>
                                      <description><![CDATA[February is the best time to prune most fruit trees in Louisiana. The coldest part of winter is usually over, and trees will soon be growing and can heal pruning injuries. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                      <dc:creator>JPyzner@agcenter.lsu.edu (John R. Pyzner)</dc:creator>
                                      <category domain="http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/home_gardening/fruits_nuts/"><![CDATA[Fruits & Nuts]]></category>
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                                      <title>LSU AgCenter Engineer Tells How to Adjust Rotary Mowers for Efficiency</title>
                                      <link>http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/home_gardening/equipment/mowers/LSU+AgCenter+Engineer+Tells+How+to+Adjust+Rotary+Mowers+for+Efficiency.htm</link>
                                      <pubDate>Sun, 03 Oct 2004 23:27:36 GMT</pubDate>
                                      <description><![CDATA[Many people use a rotary cutter – often referred to by the trade name Bush Hog – to cut grass and weeds. But in too many cases, the implement is not correctly adjusted. This can cause premature wear, poor quality of cut and an excessive power requirement, warns Dr. Dick Parish, an engineer at the LSU AgCenter’s Hammond Research Station. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                      <dc:creator>Error@agcenter.lsu.edu (Error)</dc:creator>
                                      <category domain="http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/home_gardening/equipment/mowers/"><![CDATA[Mowers]]></category>
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                                      <title>Calibrate Yard Sprayers for Accuracy, LSU AgCenter Engineer Advises</title>
                                      <link>http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/home_gardening/equipment/sprayers/Calibrate+Yard+Sprayers+for+Accuracy+LSU+AgCenter+Engineer+Advises.htm</link>
                                      <pubDate>Sun, 03 Oct 2004 23:27:36 GMT</pubDate>
                                      <description><![CDATA[If you apply liquid fertilizers and pesticides to large areas of your lawn, you need to be accurate. That means calibrating your sprayer to be sure you apply the correct amount of material for the area you’re treating, says Dr. Dick Parish, an engineer with the LSU AgCenter’s Hammond Research Station. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                      <dc:creator>DParish@agcenter.lsu.edu (Richard L. Parish)</dc:creator>
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                                      <category domain="http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/home_gardening/equipment/sprayers/"><![CDATA[Sprayers]]></category>
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                                      <title>New Orleans Spring Garden Show 2010</title>
                                      <link>http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/master_gardener/parish_lmg_programs/Greater_New_Orleans/Hot_Topics/New+Orleans+Spring+Garden+Show+2010.htm</link>
                                      <pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2009 09:53:09 GMT</pubDate>
                                      <description><![CDATA[The annual Spring Garden Show will take place April 10-11, 2010, at the New Orleans Botanical Garden in City Park. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                      <dc:creator>BJeansonne@agcenter.lsu.edu (Brent Jeansonne)</dc:creator>
                                      <image url="http://www.lsuagcenter.com/NR/rdonlyres/6E1ABD88-5A4C-4B48-B53E-379E14A66B4A/68508/MoonGarden_Cropped.jpg" title="Moon Garden">
                                        <url>http://www.lsuagcenter.com/NR/rdonlyres/6E1ABD88-5A4C-4B48-B53E-379E14A66B4A/68508/MoonGarden_Cropped.jpg</url>
                                        <title>Moon Garden</title>
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                                      <category domain="http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/master_gardener/parish_lmg_programs/greater_new_orleans/hot_topics/"><![CDATA[Hot Topics]]></category>
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                                      <title>The Trouble With Poison Ivy</title>
                                      <link>http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/home_gardening/landscaping/The+Trouble+With+Poison+Ivy.htm</link>
                                      <pubDate>Fri, 18 Mar 2005 20:15:59 GMT</pubDate>
                                      <description><![CDATA[Gardeners and landscapers often come into contact with poison ivy and may contract a bothersome rash. It pays to be able to identify this plant and avoid it. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                      <dc:creator>RStrahan@agcenter.lsu.edu (Ronald E. Strahan)</dc:creator>
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                                        <title>poison ivy</title>
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                                      <category domain="http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/home_gardening/landscaping/"><![CDATA[Landscaping]]></category>
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                                      <title>Cucumber family provides many favorite vegetables</title>
                                      <link>http://www.lsuagcenter.com/news_archive/2010/march/news_you_can_use/Cucumber-family-provides-many-favorite-vegetables.htm</link>
                                      <pubDate>Thu, 25 Mar 2010 18:50:12 GMT</pubDate>
                                      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 03/25/10) The cucumber family, properly known as the Cucurbitaceae (cu-cur-bit-A-cee-ee), provides a wide variety of vegetables popular for the spring, summer and fall home vegetable garden. Members of the cucumber family (often called “cucurbits”) that can be planted now and into April include summer squash, zucchini, winter squash, mirliton (in south Louisiana), pumpkin, gourd, cucuzzi, watermelon, cantaloupe, cushaw, luffa and, of course, cucumber. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                      <dc:creator>RBogren@agcenter.lsu.edu (Richard C. Bogren)</dc:creator>
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                                      <title>Power Lawnmower Maintenance</title>
                                      <link>http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/home_gardening/equipment/mowers/Power+Lawnmower+Maintenance.htm</link>
                                      <pubDate>Thu, 02 Dec 2004 20:23:51 GMT</pubDate>
                                      <description><![CDATA[A power lawnmower requires regular maintenance if it is to provide reliable service. Most of the maintenance steps are easy and can be done by a reasonably handy homeowner. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                      <dc:creator>DParish@agcenter.lsu.edu (Richard L. Parish)</dc:creator>
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                                        <title>sharpening lawnmower blade</title>
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                                      <category domain="http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/home_gardening/equipment/mowers/"><![CDATA[Mowers]]></category>
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                                      <title>Power Lawnmower Features</title>
                                      <link>http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/home_gardening/equipment/mowers/Power+Lawnmower+Features.htm</link>
                                      <pubDate>Thu, 02 Dec 2004 20:11:16 GMT</pubDate>
                                      <description><![CDATA[Power lawnmowers are available with a wide array of features. Some of the features are helpful; some less so. It can be a challenge to optimize both features and price. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                      <dc:creator>DParish@agcenter.lsu.edu (Richard L. Parish)</dc:creator>
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                                        <title>operator presence control</title>
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                                      <category domain="http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/home_gardening/equipment/mowers/"><![CDATA[Mowers]]></category>
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                                      <title>Feijoa -- A Tasty Landscape Plant</title>
                                      <link>http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/home_gardening/fruits_nuts/Feijoa++A+Tasty+Landscape+Plant.htm</link>
                                      <pubDate>Wed, 30 Mar 2005 17:01:41 GMT</pubDate>
                                      <description><![CDATA[The article provides a brief description of feijoa. Information on selecting varieties and cultural practices are included. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                      <dc:creator>JPyzner@agcenter.lsu.edu (John R. Pyzner)</dc:creator>
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                                        <title>Feijoa Flowers</title>
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                                      <category domain="http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/home_gardening/fruits_nuts/"><![CDATA[Fruits & Nuts]]></category>
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                                      <title>Centrifugal Clutches for Small Engines</title>
                                      <link>http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/commercial_horticulture/equipment/Small+Engines/Centrifugal+Clutches+for+Small+Engines.htm</link>
                                      <pubDate>Wed, 26 Apr 2006 12:14:25 GMT</pubDate>
                                      <description><![CDATA[Centrifugal clutches are common on many grounds maintenance machines including string trimmers, chain saws, and some lawn mowers. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                      <dc:creator>DParish@agcenter.lsu.edu (Richard L. Parish)</dc:creator>
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                                        <title>Centrifugal clutch on string trimmer</title>
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                                      <category domain="http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/commercial_horticulture/equipment/small+engines/"><![CDATA[Small Engines]]></category>
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                                      <title>Enjoying Ornamental Ponds in Louisiana</title>
                                      <link>http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/home_gardening/landscaping/Enjoying+Ornamental+Ponds+in+Louisiana.htm</link>
                                      <pubDate>Thu, 03 Feb 2005 21:22:54 GMT</pubDate>
                                      <description><![CDATA[This publication outlines some of the options for design, operation and maintenance of ornamental ponds and discusses basic environmental requirements of fish and plants commonly grown in these ponds. 20 pages. Full color.  (PDF Format Only) - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                      <dc:creator>GLutz@agcenter.lsu.edu (C. Greg Lutz)</dc:creator>
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                                      <title>Louisiana Plant Pathology:  Early Blight of Tomatoes</title>
                                      <link>http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/communications/publications/Publications+Catalog/Lawn+and+Garden/Insect+and+Disease+Control/Vegetables/Louisiana-Plant-Pathology--Early-Blight-of-Tomatoes.htm</link>
                                      <pubDate>Fri, 26 Mar 2010 14:31:18 GMT</pubDate>
                                      <description><![CDATA[Early blight is one of the most common diseases of tomatoes in Louisiana.  This fact sheet describes the disease and how to mange it.  (PDF Format Only) - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                      <dc:creator>DFerrin@agcenter.lsu.edu (Donald M. Ferrin)</dc:creator>
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                                      <title>Nematodes – The ‘Unseen’ Pest</title>
                                      <link>http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/home_gardening/lawn/Nematodes++The+Unseen+Pest.htm</link>
                                      <pubDate>Sun, 03 Oct 2004 23:26:03 GMT</pubDate>
                                      <description><![CDATA[Invisible pests are living in the soil of our vegetable gardens, and these microscopic round worms known as nematodes are problems for home gardeners and commercial farmers. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                      <dc:creator>DGill@agcenter.lsu.edu (Daniel J. Gill)</dc:creator>
                                      <category domain="http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/home_gardening/lawn/"><![CDATA[Lawns]]></category>
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                                      <title>Ball FloraPlant, Ball Seed and Pan American Seed Herbaceous Plant Trial Report - 2007</title>
                                      <link>http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/commercial_horticulture/floriculture/bedding_plants/Ball+FloraPlant+Ball+Seed+and+Pan+American+Seed+Herbaceous+Plant+Trial+Report++2007.htm</link>
                                      <pubDate>Sun, 13 Jan 2008 23:28:51 GMT</pubDate>
                                      <description><![CDATA[Landscape evaluation observations were taken on new plants from Ball Seed, Pan American Seed and Ball Flora Plant in 2007. Here is the completed report from LSU AgCenter work at Burden Center and the Hammond Research Station. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                      <dc:creator>AOwings@agcenter.lsu.edu (Allen D. Owings)</dc:creator>
                                      <category domain="http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/commercial_horticulture/floriculture/bedding_plants/"><![CDATA[Bedding Plants]]></category>
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                                      <title>LSU AgCenter Scientists Testing Weed Control For Louisiana Iris Growers</title>
                                      <link>http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/home_gardening/flowers/LSU+AgCenter+Scientists+Testing+Weed+Control+For+Louisiana+Iris+Growers.htm</link>
                                      <pubDate>Wed, 05 Apr 2006 19:40:50 GMT</pubDate>
                                      <description><![CDATA[LSU AgCenter scientists are nearing the end of a two-year weed control study designed to help Louisiana iris growers save money. It  is the only weed control study in the state concentrating on field production of Louisiana iris, and its purpose is to increase yields and reduce weed competition. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                      <dc:creator>BHFletcher@agcenter.lsu.edu (Jr., Bobby H. Fletcher)</dc:creator>
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                                        <title>Louisiana Iris</title>
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                                      <category domain="http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/home_gardening/flowers/"><![CDATA[Flowers]]></category>
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                                      <title>New Liriope and Monkey Grass Groundcover Varieties for Louisiana</title>
                                      <link>http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/communications/publications/agmag/Archive/2010/winter/New-Liriope-and-Monkey-Grass-Groundcover-Varieties-for-Louisiana.htm</link>
                                      <pubDate>Wed, 03 Mar 2010 19:37:17 GMT</pubDate>
                                      <description><![CDATA[Groundcovers continue to be popular landscape plants in the southeastern United States. The two most popular ground covers in Louisiana are liriope and monkey grass (also called mondograss). Monkey grass is closely related to liriope. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                      <dc:creator>LBenedict@agcenter.lsu.edu (Linda F. Benedict)</dc:creator>
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                                        <title>Table 1.</title>
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                                      <category domain="http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/communications/publications/agmag/archive/2010/winter/"><![CDATA[Winter]]></category>
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                                      <title>New Woody Ornamental Shrubs for Louisiana Landscapes</title>
                                      <link>http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/communications/publications/agmag/Archive/2010/winter/New-Woody-Ornamental-Shrubs-for-Louisiana-Landscapes.htm</link>
                                      <pubDate>Wed, 03 Mar 2010 20:14:11 GMT</pubDate>
                                      <description><![CDATA[Every year plant breeders introduce new shrubs for landscape use. At the same time, people are just starting to plant a few shrubs introduced in earlier years. The LSU AgCenter Hammond Research Station evaluates landscape performance of many new ornamental plants, including flowering shrubs. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                      <dc:creator>LBenedict@agcenter.lsu.edu (Linda F. Benedict)</dc:creator>
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                                        <title>frostproof gardenia</title>
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                                      <category domain="http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/communications/publications/agmag/archive/2010/winter/"><![CDATA[Winter]]></category>
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                                      <title>Licenses for Louisiana Irrigation Contractors</title>
                                      <link>http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/our_offices/departments/Biological_Ag_Engineering/Features/Extension/Agriculture_and_Environment/Irrigation/Licenses+for+Louisiana+Irrigation+Contractors.htm</link>
                                      <pubDate>Fri, 26 Sep 2008 18:50:06 GMT</pubDate>
                                      <description><![CDATA[The Louisiana Horticulture Law states that no person shall receive fees, advertise or solicit business in a regulated profession or occupation unless he holds the appropriate license or permit, or has a regular employee who holds the appropriate license or permit, or is employed by a person who holds the appropriate license or permit. This program is managed by the Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                      <dc:creator>RSheffield@agcenter.lsu.edu (Ron Sheffield)</dc:creator>
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                                        <url>http://www.lsuagcenter.com/NR/rdonlyres/2275A55F-4A05-4837-B4D1-B50AAF85A2FF/50881/IrrigationInstall2.jpg</url>
                                        <title>Irrigation installation</title>
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                                      <category domain="http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/our_offices/departments/biological_ag_engineering/features/extension/agriculture_and_environment/irrigation/"><![CDATA[Irrigation]]></category>
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                                      <title>Marigolds Effective Against the Southern Rootknot Nematode</title>
                                      <link>http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/home_gardening/flowers/Marigolds+Effective+Against+the+Southern+Rootknot+Nematode.htm</link>
                                      <pubDate>Mon, 28 Mar 2005 14:44:34 GMT</pubDate>
                                      <description><![CDATA[Marigolds produce substances that are toxic to at least one or more kinds of nematodes. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                      <dc:creator>COverstreet@agcenter.lsu.edu (Charles Overstreet)</dc:creator>
                                      <image url="http://www.lsuagcenter.com/NR/rdonlyres/32CE768E-2F95-4B31-AB97-618D98F032EB/5605/marigoldyellowish.JPG" title="yellow marigolds">
                                        <url>http://www.lsuagcenter.com/NR/rdonlyres/32CE768E-2F95-4B31-AB97-618D98F032EB/5605/marigoldyellowish.JPG</url>
                                        <title>yellow marigolds</title>
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                                      <category domain="http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/home_gardening/flowers/"><![CDATA[Flowers]]></category>
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                                      <title>Nontarget Losses of Granular Herbicide Applied to Container-grown Ornamentals</title>
                                      <link>http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/commercial_horticulture/ornamentals/Nontarget+Losses+of+Granular+Herbicide+Applied+to+Containergrown+Ornamentals.htm</link>
                                      <pubDate>Wed, 23 Mar 2005 14:15:07 GMT</pubDate>
                                      <description><![CDATA[Application of herbicides formulated on granular carriers is a common practice in container nurseries. Depending on the container arrangement and plant species, a high percentage of the material applied may not be retained in the containers - particularly when the material is applied with a broadcast rotary spreader, as is a common practice. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                      <dc:creator>DParish@agcenter.lsu.edu (Richard L. Parish)</dc:creator>
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                                        <title>graph of granular losses</title>
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                                      <category domain="http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/commercial_horticulture/ornamentals/"><![CDATA[Ornamentals]]></category>
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                                      <title>Order Form for Parish LMG Program Fee</title>
                                      <link>http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/master_gardener/master_gardener_program_coordinators/Order+Form+for+Parish+LMG+Program+Fee.htm</link>
                                      <pubDate>Fri, 22 Apr 2005 12:40:49 GMT</pubDate>
                                      <description><![CDATA[Order form for state Louisiana Master Gardener program fee. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                      <dc:creator>BHFletcher@agcenter.lsu.edu (Jr., Bobby H. Fletcher)</dc:creator>
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                                      <category domain="http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/master_gardener/master_gardener_program_coordinators/"><![CDATA[Master Gardener Program Coordinators]]></category>
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                                      <title>It’s time to clean out aquatic gardens</title>
                                      <link>http://www.lsuagcenter.com/news_archive/2010/march/news_you_can_use/Its-time-to-clean-out-aquatic-gardens.htm</link>
                                      <pubDate>Fri, 19 Mar 2010 18:58:35 GMT</pubDate>
                                      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 03/19/10) Aquatic gardens and water features are important parts of sustainable landscapes. Water provides for the needs of birds and other wildlife that live in our yards. The sight and sound of water also add to the overall beauty and enjoyment of our yards and gardens. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                      <dc:creator>RBogren@agcenter.lsu.edu (Richard C. Bogren)</dc:creator>
                                      <category domain="http://www.lsuagcenter.com/news_archive/2010/march/news_you_can_use/"><![CDATA[News You Can Use]]></category>
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                                      <title>Growing Loquats in Louisiana</title>
                                      <link>http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/home_gardening/fruits_nuts/Growing+Loquats+in+Louisiana.htm</link>
                                      <pubDate>Tue, 22 Mar 2005 17:22:18 GMT</pubDate>
                                      <description><![CDATA[Loquat, sometimes called Japanese plum or Japanese Medlar, is an attractive small tree or shrub that is frequently planted in landscapes as an ornamental in Louisiana. The tree has large thick evergreen leaves, which thrives in most well-drained soils, can be used as an edible landscape plant. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                      <dc:creator>JPyzner@agcenter.lsu.edu (John R. Pyzner)</dc:creator>
                                      <image url="http://www.lsuagcenter.com/NR/rdonlyres/D1BC4A61-423D-449D-A12B-63D37E2CA8DB/5389/Loquatseedlingripefruitfrozenseed2.JPG" title="Loquat ripe fruit">
                                        <url>http://www.lsuagcenter.com/NR/rdonlyres/D1BC4A61-423D-449D-A12B-63D37E2CA8DB/5389/Loquatseedlingripefruitfrozenseed2.JPG</url>
                                        <title>Loquat ripe fruit</title>
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                                      <category domain="http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/home_gardening/fruits_nuts/"><![CDATA[Fruits & Nuts]]></category>
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                                      <title>Provide For Beneficial Habitat</title>
                                      <link>http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/home_gardening/landscaping/louisiana_yards_neighborhoods/Section+2+Landscaping+Principles/Provide+for+Beneficial+Wildlife+Habitat/Provide+for+beneficial+Habitat.htm</link>
                                      <pubDate>Mon, 29 Oct 2007 20:00:35 GMT</pubDate>
                                      <description><![CDATA[Ideas for Attracting Wildlife, Controlling Undesirable Wildlife, Further Reading on Attracting Wildlife - Full Content set to .]]></description>
                                      <guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/home_gardening/landscaping/louisiana_yards_neighborhoods/Section+2+Landscaping+Principles/Provide+for+Beneficial+Wildlife+Habitat/Provide+for+beneficial+Habitat.htm</guid>
                                      <dc:creator>BHFletcher@agcenter.lsu.edu (Jr., Bobby H. Fletcher)</dc:creator>
                                      <category domain="http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/home_gardening/landscaping/louisiana_yards_neighborhoods/section+2+landscaping+principles/provide+for+beneficial+wildlife+habitat/"><![CDATA[Provide for Beneficial Wildlife Habitat]]></category>
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                                      <title>Best Management Practices - Pest Management</title>
                                      <link>http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/commercial_horticulture/pest_management/Best+Management+Practices++Pest+Management.htm</link>
                                      <pubDate>Tue, 22 Mar 2005 00:47:21 GMT</pubDate>
                                      <description><![CDATA[An abundance of weeds, diseases and insects plague Louisiana’s home landscapes. The adoption of BMPs and integrated pest management (IPM) will reduce these problems. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                      <dc:creator>AOwings@agcenter.lsu.edu (Allen D. Owings)</dc:creator>
                                      <category domain="http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/commercial_horticulture/pest_management/"><![CDATA[Pest Management]]></category>
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                                      <title>The Home Gardener--Spring 2010</title>
                                      <link>http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/master_gardener/The-Home-GardenerSpring-2010.htm</link>
                                      <pubDate>Mon, 08 Mar 2010 23:10:38 GMT</pubDate>
                                      <description><![CDATA[Quarterly home-gardening newsletter produced by Louisiana Master Gardener volunteers in East Baton Rouge Parish. Topics include Two-Winged Silverbell, Halesia diptera, Ixora, Eggplant, Recipes, Lemon Balm, Lemon Basil, Lemon Thyme, Lemon Verbena, Dandelions, Heavenly Bamboo, Nandina, Ladybugs, Attracting Birds. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
                                      <guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/master_gardener/The-Home-GardenerSpring-2010.htm</guid>
                                      <dc:creator>BSouvestre@agcenter.lsu.edu (Robert J. Souvestre)</dc:creator>
                                      <image url="http://www.lsuagcenter.com/NR/rdonlyres/606D78A5-8E37-4929-A7A3-1E783387AE7A/68021/untitled.bmp" title="The Home Gardener--Spring 2010  ">
                                        <url>http://www.lsuagcenter.com/NR/rdonlyres/606D78A5-8E37-4929-A7A3-1E783387AE7A/68021/untitled.bmp</url>
                                        <title>The Home Gardener--Spring 2010  </title>
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                                          <title>Maximize Mulch</title>
                                          <link>http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/home_gardening/landscaping/louisiana_yards_neighborhoods/LYN+PowerPoint/Maximize+Mulch.htm</link>
                                          <pubDate>Wed, 19 Mar 2008 15:43:59 GMT</pubDate>
                                          <description><![CDATA[A mulch layer around trees, shrubs, planted beds and bare ground provides many benefits. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                          <dc:creator>BHFletcher@agcenter.lsu.edu (Jr., Bobby H. Fletcher)</dc:creator>
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                                            <url>http://www.lsuagcenter.com/NR/rdonlyres/FC64675C-7A76-4F17-A348-2FE68B80E0D3/44533/MaximizeMulch1.jpg</url>
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                                          <title>Fertilize Effectively</title>
                                          <link>http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/home_gardening/landscaping/louisiana_yards_neighborhoods/LYN+PowerPoint/Fertilize+Effectively.htm</link>
                                          <pubDate>Wed, 19 Mar 2008 15:52:39 GMT</pubDate>
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                                          <dc:creator>BHFletcher@agcenter.lsu.edu (Jr., Bobby H. Fletcher)</dc:creator>
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                                          <category domain="http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/home_gardening/landscaping/louisiana_yards_neighborhoods/lyn+powerpoint/"><![CDATA[LYN PowerPoint]]></category>
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                                          <title>LYN Introduction, long version</title>
                                          <link>http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/home_gardening/landscaping/louisiana_yards_neighborhoods/LYN+PowerPoint/LYN+Introduction+long+version.htm</link>
                                          <pubDate>Wed, 19 Mar 2008 15:11:59 GMT</pubDate>
                                          <description><![CDATA[The goal is to encourage homeowners to create and maintain landscapes in ways that minimize environmental damage/impact through educational programs and outreach activities. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                          <dc:creator>BHFletcher@agcenter.lsu.edu (Jr., Bobby H. Fletcher)</dc:creator>
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                                          <title>Right Plant, Right Place</title>
                                          <link>http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/home_gardening/landscaping/louisiana_yards_neighborhoods/LYN+PowerPoint/Right+Plant+Right+Place.htm</link>
                                          <pubDate>Wed, 19 Mar 2008 15:20:12 GMT</pubDate>
                                          <description><![CDATA[Developing an attractive, properly functioning landscape is best done using a process. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                          <dc:creator>BHFletcher@agcenter.lsu.edu (Jr., Bobby H. Fletcher)</dc:creator>
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                                            <url>http://www.lsuagcenter.com/NR/rdonlyres/F1107751-B372-4EE7-8BDC-8890EED4C105/44525/RightPlantRightPlace1.jpg</url>
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                                          <title>LYN - Introduction, short version</title>
                                          <link>http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/home_gardening/landscaping/louisiana_yards_neighborhoods/LYN+PowerPoint/LYN++Planning+Your+Louisianafriendly+Yard.htm</link>
                                          <pubDate>Wed, 19 Mar 2008 14:04:48 GMT</pubDate>
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                                          <dc:creator>BHFletcher@agcenter.lsu.edu (Jr., Bobby H. Fletcher)</dc:creator>
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                                          <title>Use insecticides only when needed</title>
                                          <link>http://www.lsuagcenter.com/news_archive/2010/march/news_you_can_use/Use-insecticides-only-when-needed.htm</link>
                                          <pubDate>Fri, 12 Mar 2010 21:03:46 GMT</pubDate>
                                          <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 03/12/10) Pest problems will become more common as we move into the warmer summer months. Some gardeners still feel they should immediately get an insecticide and begin spraying when they see insects or some apparent insect damage in their gardens. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                          <dc:creator>RBogren@agcenter.lsu.edu (Richard C. Bogren)</dc:creator>
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                                          <title>Growing Vegetables in a Hobby Greenhouse</title>
                                          <link>http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/home_gardening/vegetables/cultural_information/Growing+Vegetables+in+a+Hobby+Greenhouse.htm</link>
                                          <pubDate>Tue, 25 Jan 2005 20:55:30 GMT</pubDate>
                                          <description><![CDATA[Many Louisiana homeowners have small greenhouses for growing potted plants and for starting annual flower and vegetable plants. You can also grow high-quality fresh vegetables in a home greenhouse during the cold months to add variety and interest to the family diet. Recommended varieties, temperature requirements, pest control and hobby greenhouse diagrams are included. (PDF Format Only) - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                          <dc:creator>TKoske@agcenter.lsu.edu (Thomas J. Koske)</dc:creator>
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                                            <title>Growing Vegetables in the Hobby Greenhouse</title>
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                                          <title>Landscapes for Wildlife</title>
                                          <link>http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/home_gardening/landscaping/louisiana_yards_neighborhoods/LYN+PowerPoint/Landscapes+for+Wildlife.htm</link>
                                          <pubDate>Wed, 19 Mar 2008 16:45:40 GMT</pubDate>
                                          <description><![CDATA[As our communities expand, we lament the loss of birds and other wildlife, but often our own yards are partly to blame. You can provide habitat for wildlife in your landscape. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                          <title>Weed Management</title>
                                          <link>http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/home_gardening/landscaping/louisiana_yards_neighborhoods/LYN+PowerPoint/Weed+Management.htm</link>
                                          <pubDate>Wed, 19 Mar 2008 16:12:43 GMT</pubDate>
                                          <description><![CDATA[Weeds are the No. 1 pest in Louisiana lawns. They are in direct competition with lawns for essential nutrients, water and light. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                          <title>Reduce Stormwater Runoff</title>
                                          <link>http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/home_gardening/landscaping/louisiana_yards_neighborhoods/LYN+PowerPoint/Reduce+Stormwater+Runoff.htm</link>
                                          <pubDate>Wed, 19 Mar 2008 16:36:02 GMT</pubDate>
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                                          <dc:creator>BHFletcher@agcenter.lsu.edu (Jr., Bobby H. Fletcher)</dc:creator>
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                                          <title>Common Landscape Diseases</title>
                                          <link>http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/home_gardening/landscaping/louisiana_yards_neighborhoods/LYN+PowerPoint/Common+Landscape+Diseases.htm</link>
                                          <pubDate>Wed, 19 Mar 2008 16:24:23 GMT</pubDate>
                                          <description><![CDATA[Diseases occur on landscape plants when environmental conditions are suitable for pathogens to develop on them. Prevention is the key to management. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                          <dc:creator>BHFletcher@agcenter.lsu.edu (Jr., Bobby H. Fletcher)</dc:creator>
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                                          <title>Water Efficiently</title>
                                          <link>http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/home_gardening/landscaping/louisiana_yards_neighborhoods/LYN+PowerPoint/Water+Efficiently.htm</link>
                                          <pubDate>Wed, 19 Mar 2008 15:36:20 GMT</pubDate>
                                          <description><![CDATA[Adequate soil moisture is essential for a thriving landscape. Providing uniform moisture is critical for most plants to prevent drought stress during dry periods. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                          <dc:creator>BHFletcher@agcenter.lsu.edu (Jr., Bobby H. Fletcher)</dc:creator>
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                                          <title>Manage Yard Pests</title>
                                          <link>http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/home_gardening/landscaping/louisiana_yards_neighborhoods/LYN+PowerPoint/Manage+Yard+Pests.htm</link>
                                          <pubDate>Wed, 19 Mar 2008 16:04:41 GMT</pubDate>
                                          <description><![CDATA[A responsible and environmentally friendly approach to pest management is Integrated Pest Management. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                          <dc:creator>BHFletcher@agcenter.lsu.edu (Jr., Bobby H. Fletcher)</dc:creator>
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                                          <title>Mowers for Compact Utility Tractors</title>
                                          <link>http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/home_gardening/equipment/compact_tractors/Mowers+for+Compact+Utility+Tractors.htm</link>
                                          <pubDate>Wed, 17 Nov 2004 16:35:01 GMT</pubDate>
                                          <description><![CDATA[Mowing grass is the most popular way that homeowners use compact utility tractors. Different types of mowers serve different purposes, and you should choose the correct mower for your needs. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                          <dc:creator>DParish@agcenter.lsu.edu (Richard L. Parish)</dc:creator>
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                                            <title>mid-mount mower deck</title>
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                                          <title>Don’t let landscape maintenance become burdensome</title>
                                          <link>http://www.lsuagcenter.com/news_archive/2010/march/news_you_can_use/Dont-let-landscape-maintenance-become-burdensome.htm</link>
                                          <pubDate>Mon, 08 Mar 2010 17:24:17 GMT</pubDate>
                                          <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 03/08/10) A goal of sustainable landscaping is to reduce the amount of maintenance our landscapes require. But reduce does not mean eliminate. You can make choices, however, that will reduce the amount of work it takes to maintain your landscape. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                          <dc:creator>RBogren@agcenter.lsu.edu (Richard C. Bogren)</dc:creator>
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                                          <title>LMG10 Registration</title>
                                          <link>http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/master_gardener/LMG+State+Conference/registration/LMG10-Registration.htm</link>
                                          <pubDate>Tue, 05 Jan 2010 17:27:10 GMT</pubDate>
                                          <description><![CDATA[Registration for the Louisiana Master Gardener 2010 State Conference is open to Louisiana Master Gardeners and one guest through April 9, 2010. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                          <dc:creator>SHotard@agcenter.lsu.edu (Steven L. Hotard)</dc:creator>
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                                          <title>LMG 2010 Conference Schedule</title>
                                          <link>http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/master_gardener/LMG+State+Conference/conference_schedule/LMG10CONFERENCESCHEDULE.htm</link>
                                          <pubDate>Mon, 30 Nov 2009 15:10:47 GMT</pubDate>
                                          <description><![CDATA[Louisiana Master Gardener State Conference Schedule, April 29-May 1, 2010 - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                          <dc:creator>SHotard@agcenter.lsu.edu (Steven L. Hotard)</dc:creator>
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                                          <title>Composting and the Carbon Nitrogen Ratio</title>
                                          <link>http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/home_gardening/landscaping/Composting+and+the+Carbon+Nitrogen+Ratio.htm</link>
                                          <pubDate>Fri, 15 Apr 2005 21:08:17 GMT</pubDate>
                                          <description><![CDATA[The carbon-to-nitrogen ratio tells us how well the compost will work. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                          <dc:creator>TKoske@agcenter.lsu.edu (Thomas J. Koske)</dc:creator>
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                                          <title>Louisiana Sod Farms in 2008</title>
                                          <link>http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/commercial_horticulture/turfgrass/sod_farming/Louisiana+Sod+Farms+in+2008.htm</link>
                                          <pubDate>Wed, 09 Jan 2008 21:22:22 GMT</pubDate>
                                          <description><![CDATA[Louisiana sod farm situation for 2008. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                          <dc:creator>TKoske@agcenter.lsu.edu (Thomas J. Koske)</dc:creator>
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                                          <title>Ornamental Pepper Trial Results</title>
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                                          <pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2009 16:48:52 GMT</pubDate>
                                          <description><![CDATA[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. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                          <dc:creator>YaChen@agcenter.lsu.edu (Yan Chen)</dc:creator>
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                                          <title>Petunias are Popular Bedding Plant</title>
                                          <link>http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/home_gardening/flowers/Petunias+are+Popular+Bedding+Plant.htm</link>
                                          <pubDate>Tue, 11 Mar 2008 11:43:10 GMT</pubDate>
                                          <description><![CDATA[Information on the use of petunias in our Louisiana home landscapes. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                          <dc:creator>AOwings@agcenter.lsu.edu (Allen D. Owings)</dc:creator>
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                                          <title>Azaleas - Louisiana's Most Popular Landscape Shrub</title>
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                                          <pubDate>Tue, 11 Mar 2008 02:48:00 GMT</pubDate>
                                          <description><![CDATA[Information on azaleas includes recommended cultural practices and other keys to be successful with this popular plant in your landscape efforts. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                          <dc:creator>DGill@agcenter.lsu.edu (Daniel J. Gill)</dc:creator>
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                                          <title>All-American Daylilies Chosen For 2006</title>
                                          <link>http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/home_gardening/flowers/AllAmerican+Daylilies+Chosen+For+2006.htm</link>
                                          <pubDate>Thu, 20 Apr 2006 20:26:29 GMT</pubDate>
                                          <description><![CDATA[A relatively new category has been added to All-America Selections, home of the popular All-America Rose Selections, according to LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dr. Allen Owings. That group is daylilies. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                          <dc:creator>AOwings@agcenter.lsu.edu (Allen D. Owings)</dc:creator>
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                                            <title>Buttered Popcorn Daylily</title>
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                                          <category domain="http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/home_gardening/flowers/"><![CDATA[Flowers]]></category>
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                                          <title>How To Choose a Lawn/Garden Tractor - Hitches</title>
                                          <link>http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/home_gardening/equipment/loading_hauling/How+To+Choose+a+LawnGarden+Tractor++Hitches.htm</link>
                                          <pubDate>Wed, 01 Dec 2004 16:31:47 GMT</pubDate>
                                          <description><![CDATA[Implements, including mower decks, can be attached to tractors in several ways and in several locations. The larger the implement and tractor, the more likely an upscale, easy-to-use hitch will be provided. Naturally, the upscale hitch systems cost more. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                          <title>School Gardens: Add Gardens to Your School Curriculum</title>
                                          <link>http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/master_gardener/school_gardens/School+Gardens+Add+Gardens+to+Your+School+Curriculum.htm</link>
                                          <pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2009 14:30:15 GMT</pubDate>
                                          <description><![CDATA[School gardens provide an excellent opportunity for youth to learn first-hand about plants, nature and the outdoors, and they learn how fresh food is grown. This fact sheet describes the benefits of school gardens and includes resources for getting started. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                              <title>Home Garden Strawberry Production</title>
                                              <link>http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/home_gardening/fruits_nuts/Home+Garden+Strawberry+Production.htm</link>
                                              <pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2009 17:51:33 GMT</pubDate>
                                              <description><![CDATA[Strawberries are  a good additon to any home garden.  To be succeesful, gardenrs  must obtain disease free plants of the right varieties and plant them correctly in a well prepared site.   Harvest normally begins in mid March and last six to eight weeks. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                              <dc:creator>JBoudreaux@agcenter.lsu.edu (James E. Boudreaux)</dc:creator>
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                                              <title>Consider Profusion Zinnias For Great Warm-season Bedding Plants</title>
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                                              <pubDate>Thu, 20 Apr 2006 20:23:22 GMT</pubDate>
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                                              <dc:creator>AOwings@agcenter.lsu.edu (Allen D. Owings)</dc:creator>
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                                              <title>Pruning trees and shrubs requires proper timing, technique</title>
                                              <link>http://www.lsuagcenter.com/news_archive/2010/february/news_you_can_use/Pruning-trees-and-shrubs-requires-proper-timing-technique.htm</link>
                                              <pubDate>Fri, 26 Feb 2010 14:45:57 GMT</pubDate>
                                              <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 02/26/10) Pruning is one of the activities that many home gardeners have questions about. When to prune? How to prune? Why prune? - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                              <dc:creator>RBogren@agcenter.lsu.edu (Richard C. Bogren)</dc:creator>
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                                              <title>Preventing Overturns with Riding Mowers and Lawn/Garden Tractors</title>
                                              <link>http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/commercial_horticulture/equipment/Loading+and+Hauling/Preventing+Overturns+with+Riding+Mowers+and+LawnGarden+Tractors.htm</link>
                                              <pubDate>Wed, 01 Dec 2004 16:49:23 GMT</pubDate>
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                                              <dc:creator>DParish@agcenter.lsu.edu (Richard L. Parish)</dc:creator>
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                                              <title>Maintaining Skinned Areas</title>
                                              <link>http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/commercial_horticulture/turfgrass/athletic_fields/Maintaining+Skinned+Areas.htm</link>
                                              <pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2009 16:38:29 GMT</pubDate>
                                              <description><![CDATA[There is a lot of play on the skinned areas of a ball field. Proper maintenance is required for safety and quality play. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                              <dc:creator>TKoske@agcenter.lsu.edu (Thomas J. Koske)</dc:creator>
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                                              <category domain="http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/commercial_horticulture/turfgrass/athletic_fields/"><![CDATA[Athletic Fields]]></category>
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                                              <title>Vegetable Gardening in Louisiana 2008</title>
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                                              <pubDate>Wed, 08 Oct 2008 18:33:45 GMT</pubDate>
                                              <description><![CDATA[LA BASE PROGRAM SITUATION: HOME VEGETABLE GARDENS; 2008.A statewide survey of over 500 Louisiana home vegetable gardeners was conducted in 2008. Results are presnted. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                              <dc:creator>TKoske@agcenter.lsu.edu (Thomas J. Koske)</dc:creator>
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                                                <title>garden</title>
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                                              <title>Get Ready for Gardening</title>
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                                              <pubDate>Fri, 26 Feb 2010 16:19:55 GMT</pubDate>
                                              <description><![CDATA[Get ready for spring gardening by attending one of the LSU AgCenter-sponsored shows. Experts will be at all the shows giving advice, making presentations and answering your questions. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                              <dc:creator>LBenedict@agcenter.lsu.edu (Linda F. Benedict)</dc:creator>
                                              <image url="http://www.lsuagcenter.com/NR/rdonlyres/EA48CF85-CB06-48DD-AA21-7FB0C104329E/67215/AutumnLilac.jpg" title="Autumn Lilac azalea">
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                                                <title>Autumn Lilac azalea</title>
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                                              <title>The Effects of Width and Speed on Mower Productivity</title>
                                              <link>http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/commercial_horticulture/equipment/Mowing/The+Effects+of+Width+and+Speed+on+Mower+Productivity.htm</link>
                                              <pubDate>Thu, 02 Dec 2004 13:47:12 GMT</pubDate>
                                              <description><![CDATA[It seems obvious that a wider or faster mower will cover a lawn faster than a narrower or slower mower, but this is not always true - and seldom will the increase in cutting rate be proportional to the increase in width or speed. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                              <dc:creator>DParish@agcenter.lsu.edu (Richard L. Parish)</dc:creator>
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                                                <title>finishing mower</title>
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                                              <category domain="http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/commercial_horticulture/equipment/mowing/"><![CDATA[Mowing]]></category>
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                                              <title>Fertilizer Spreaders - Rotary or Drop?</title>
                                              <link>http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/home_gardening/equipment/spreaders/Fertilizer+Spreaders++Rotary+or+Drop.htm</link>
                                              <pubDate>Tue, 07 Dec 2004 16:49:01 GMT</pubDate>
                                              <description><![CDATA[Drop spreaders are best suited to small lawns where you want uniform patterns or have many obstacles to trim around. Rotary spreaders are generally best for large, open areas. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                              <dc:creator>DParish@agcenter.lsu.edu (Richard L. Parish)</dc:creator>
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                                                <title>rotary spreader</title>
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                                              <title>Problems with Pulling Spreaders Backward</title>
                                              <link>http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/home_gardening/equipment/spreaders/Problems+with+Pulling+Spreaders+Backward.htm</link>
                                              <pubDate>Tue, 07 Dec 2004 16:36:09 GMT</pubDate>
                                              <description><![CDATA[Walk-behind lawn spreaders are designed to be pushed, not pulled. The delivery rate from drop spreaders and the pattern from rotary spreaders are distorted if a spreader is pulled backward. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                              <dc:creator>DParish@agcenter.lsu.edu (Richard L. Parish)</dc:creator>
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                                                <title>pulling spreader backwards</title>
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                                              <title>Sprayer Calibration</title>
                                              <link>http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/home_gardening/equipment/sprayers/Sprayer+Calibration.htm</link>
                                              <pubDate>Mon, 06 Dec 2004 13:25:19 GMT</pubDate>
                                              <description><![CDATA[Calibration of vehicle-mounted boom-type sprayers is simple and can be very accurate. Calibration of hand-carried sprayers is much more subjective, but it is simple to do. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                              <dc:creator>DParish@agcenter.lsu.edu (Richard L. Parish)</dc:creator>
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                                              <title>Spraying Liquid Fertilizers and Pesticides on Home Lawns</title>
                                              <link>http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/home_gardening/equipment/sprayers/Spraying+Liquid+Fertilizers+and+Pesticides+on+Home+Lawns.htm</link>
                                              <pubDate>Mon, 06 Dec 2004 16:29:25 GMT</pubDate>
                                              <description><![CDATA[Non-powered wheeled sprayers offer homeowners an easy and relatively inexpensive way to apply the correct rate of fertilizer and pesticides uniformly to home lawns. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                              <dc:creator>DParish@agcenter.lsu.edu (Richard L. Parish)</dc:creator>
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                                              <title>Sprayers for Home Gardens</title>
                                              <link>http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/home_gardening/equipment/sprayers/Sprayers+for+Home+Gardens.htm</link>
                                              <pubDate>Mon, 06 Dec 2004 14:55:40 GMT</pubDate>
                                              <description><![CDATA[Whether you have a few rose bushes beside your house or a half-acre garden, you will need a sprayer to take care of your plants. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                              <title>Deer in the Landscape</title>
                                              <link>http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/home_gardening/landscaping/Deer+in+the+Landscape.htm</link>
                                              <pubDate>Fri, 18 Mar 2005 19:37:39 GMT</pubDate>
                                              <description><![CDATA[With suburban sprawl continuing to invade wildlife habitat, many gardeners have come face to face with a new reality, the white-tailed deer. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                              <dc:creator>BSouvestre@agcenter.lsu.edu (Robert J. Souvestre)</dc:creator>
                                              <category domain="http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/home_gardening/landscaping/"><![CDATA[Landscaping]]></category>
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                                              <title>Ornamental Banana Trials</title>
                                              <link>http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/commercial_horticulture/ornamentals/Ornamental+Banana+Trials.htm</link>
                                              <pubDate>Wed, 06 Jul 2005 19:12:49 GMT</pubDate>
                                              <description><![CDATA[The objective of this project is to evaluate garden performance of a diverse collection of ornamental bananas. This will benefit both the ornamental plant production industry and the home consumer market. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                              <dc:creator>JKuehny@agcenter.lsu.edu (Jeff S. Kuehny)</dc:creator>
                                              <category domain="http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/commercial_horticulture/ornamentals/"><![CDATA[Ornamentals]]></category>
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                                              <title>2006 Annual Report</title>
                                              <link>http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/master_gardener/lmg_program_accomplishments/2006+Annual+Report.htm</link>
                                              <pubDate>Tue, 06 Feb 2007 18:20:52 GMT</pubDate>
                                              <description><![CDATA[Statewide report with individual parish LMG program highlights. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                              <dc:creator>BHFletcher@agcenter.lsu.edu (Jr., Bobby H. Fletcher)</dc:creator>
                                              <category domain="http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/master_gardener/lmg_program_accomplishments/"><![CDATA[LMG Program Accomplishments]]></category>
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                                              <title>Loading Ramp Safety</title>
                                              <link>http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/commercial_horticulture/equipment/Loading+and+Hauling/Loading+Ramp+Safety.htm</link>
                                              <pubDate>Fri, 19 Nov 2004 19:14:03 GMT</pubDate>
                                              <description><![CDATA[Loading equipment onto a truck or trailer usually requires the use of loading ramps. There are some safety issues involved in using ramps. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                              <dc:creator>DParish@agcenter.lsu.edu (Richard L. Parish)</dc:creator>
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                                              <category domain="http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/commercial_horticulture/equipment/loading+and+hauling/"><![CDATA[Loading and Hauling]]></category>
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                                              <title>Growing Parsley in Louisiana</title>
                                              <link>http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/home_gardening/vegetables/Include+Parsley+In+Your+Winter+Garden.htm</link>
                                              <pubDate>Sun, 03 Oct 2004 23:24:03 GMT</pubDate>
                                              <description><![CDATA[Easily grown, parsley should be planted in everyone’s cool-season herb garden. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                              <dc:creator>DGill@agcenter.lsu.edu (Daniel J. Gill)</dc:creator>
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                                              <title>Self-Propelled Spreaders And Sprayers For Turfgrass</title>
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                                              <pubDate>Tue, 07 Dec 2004 17:34:57 GMT</pubDate>
                                              <description><![CDATA[A relatively new class of products in the commercial grounds maintenance industry is the self-propelled spreader and/or sprayer. This kind of equipment can potentially reduce the effort required to apply fertilizer or pesticides to lawns, but it comes at a substantial cost and will require some trade-offs in operating mode. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                              <dc:creator>DParish@agcenter.lsu.edu (Richard L. Parish)</dc:creator>
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                                              <title>New Features on Zero-Turning-Radius Mowers</title>
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                                              <pubDate>Fri, 17 Dec 2004 17:06:48 GMT</pubDate>
                                              <description><![CDATA[Zero-turning-radius mowers are popular among professionals and homeowners with larger lawns. Zero-turning-radius manufacturers offer many new and/or optional features on their mowers that further increase their versatility and ease of use. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                              <title>Mid-mount and Front-mount Decks on Zero-Turning-Radius Mowers</title>
                                              <link>http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/home_gardening/equipment/ztr_mowers/Midmount+and+Frontmount+Decks+on+ZTR+Mowers.htm</link>
                                              <pubDate>Fri, 17 Dec 2004 19:24:48 GMT</pubDate>
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                                              <title>Low Cost Zero Turning Radius Mowers for Home Lawns</title>
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                                              <pubDate>Fri, 17 Dec 2004 20:01:42 GMT</pubDate>
                                              <description><![CDATA[Zero-turning-radius mowers have taken over the commercial riding mower market. In the past, there were few low-cost models available to homeowners, but this has changed. Low-cost homeowner models are now available from several companies. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                              <title>Safety Standards for Commercial-size Riding Mowers</title>
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                                              <pubDate>Fri, 17 Dec 2004 19:36:41 GMT</pubDate>
                                              <description><![CDATA[Commercial-size riding mowers, including the popular zero turning radius mowers, are covered by a safety standard promulgated by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI). Even though many of these mowers are used by homeowners, those that are designed primarily for commercial use are considered commercial machines and they fall under a commercial mower standard. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                              <title>Fire Safety Issue with Professional Turf Mowers</title>
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                                              <pubDate>Fri, 17 Dec 2004 17:29:44 GMT</pubDate>
                                              <description><![CDATA[Some zero-turning-radius mowers are designed with a serious fire safety hazard. These models should be avoided. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                              <title>Preventing Overturns With Zero-Turning-Radius Mowers</title>
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                                              <pubDate>Fri, 17 Dec 2004 19:31:52 GMT</pubDate>
                                              <description><![CDATA[Zero-turning-radius mowers are somewhat different from conventional tractors. Their short wheelbases and narrow wheel spacings can contribute to overturns. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                              <dc:creator>DParish@agcenter.lsu.edu (Richard L. Parish)</dc:creator>
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                                              <title>Slippage With Zero Turning Radius Mowers</title>
                                              <link>http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/home_gardening/equipment/ztr_mowers/Slippage+With+Zero+Turning+Radius+Mowers.htm</link>
                                              <pubDate>Fri, 17 Dec 2004 19:48:26 GMT</pubDate>
                                              <description><![CDATA[Zero Turning Radius riding mowers can do a wonderful job of maintaining turf, but the rapid response and maneuverability that make them so handy can cause problems if you aren’t careful. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                                <title>ZTR mower</title>
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                                              <title>Zero Turning Radius Mower Maintenance</title>
                                              <link>http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/home_gardening/equipment/ztr_mowers/Zero+Turning+Radius+Mower+Maintenance.htm</link>
                                              <pubDate>Fri, 17 Dec 2004 19:14:55 GMT</pubDate>
                                              <description><![CDATA[Zero Turning Radius mowers, like all lawnmowers, operate in a dirty environment. Proper and regular maintenance is needed to keep your mower operating at top efficiency and minimize costly repairs and downtime. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                                <title>air filter and prefilter</title>
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                                              <title>Zero Turning Radius Mowers for Home Lawns</title>
                                              <link>http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/home_gardening/equipment/ztr_mowers/Zero+Turning+Radius+Mowers+for+Home+Lawns.htm</link>
                                              <pubDate>Fri, 17 Dec 2004 17:37:01 GMT</pubDate>
                                              <description><![CDATA[Zero Turning Radius mowers have separate hydraulic pumps driving the left and right tires, and each side is controlled separately. One tire can be turning forward while the other is turning in reverse, thus the mower can pivot around its own center. This feature allows amazing versatility in trimming while mowing. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                                <title>ZTR mower</title>
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                                              <title>You can find plenty to do in your landscape now</title>
                                              <link>http://www.lsuagcenter.com/news_archive/2010/february/news_you_can_use/You-can-find-plenty-to-do-in-your-landscape-now.htm</link>
                                              <pubDate>Fri, 19 Feb 2010 16:17:20 GMT</pubDate>
                                              <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 02/19/10) February and March signal the beginning of spring in many parts of Louisiana – at least when it comes to getting things done in the home landscape. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                              <title>LMG Certificate Order Form</title>
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                                              <pubDate>Fri, 17 Feb 2006 15:12:45 GMT</pubDate>
                                              <description><![CDATA[Use this form when ordering LMG certificates for a graduating class. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                              <title>List of Names for LMG Name Badge Order</title>
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                                              <pubDate>Fri, 17 Feb 2006 14:57:19 GMT</pubDate>
                                              <description><![CDATA[Use this form to type Louisiana Master Gardener (LMG) names when ordering name badges. If this order is for an LMG class, e-mail the list to Amy Blanchard (ablanchard@agcenter.lsu.edu). If this order is for extra LMG name badges, complete the Paw Prints Order Form and submit directly from the parish to Paw Prints. Please copy the name list and e-mail to Amy Blanchard so when badges are delivered to J.C. Miller Hall, she (225-578-2222) will mail them to your parish office. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                              <title>LMG Telephone Log Record</title>
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                                              <pubDate>Fri, 17 Feb 2006 14:17:56 GMT</pubDate>
                                              <description><![CDATA[Use this form to record telephone calls received by LMG extension volunteers. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                              <title>Popular sago palm produces poisonous seeds</title>
                                              <link>http://www.lsuagcenter.com/news_archive/2010/january/get_it_growing/Popular-sago-palm-produces-poisonous-seeds-.htm</link>
                                              <pubDate>Fri, 15 Jan 2010 15:02:27 GMT</pubDate>
                                              <description><![CDATA[(Video 01/25/10) The sago palm is a hardy plant for Louisiana landscapes. On this edition of Get It Growing, LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dan Gill explains how to care for these beautiful plants while respecting their forbidden fruits. (Runtime: 1:43) - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                              <dc:creator>DGill@agcenter.lsu.edu (Daniel J. Gill)</dc:creator>
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                                                <title>Sago Palm</title>
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                                              <title>Blueberries serve as a healthful snack</title>
                                              <link>http://www.lsuagcenter.com/news_archive/2010/january/get_it_growing/Blueberries-serve-as-a-healthful-snack.htm</link>
                                              <pubDate>Mon, 04 Jan 2010 18:02:27 GMT</pubDate>
                                              <description><![CDATA[(Video 01/11/10) Maybe one of your New Year’s resolutions is to eat healthfully. Growing your own fruit can help you toward that end. On this edition of Get It Growing, LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dan Gill explains now is a great time to plant blueberry bushes – which produce some of the most healthful fruit around. (Runtime: 1:49) - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                              <title>Prune tropicals after hard freeze</title>
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                                              <pubDate>Fri, 15 Jan 2010 15:01:41 GMT</pubDate>
                                              <description><![CDATA[(Video 01/18/10) Hard freezes have affected many plants throughout the state. Now, after the damage has been done, what can you do? On this edition of Get It Growing, LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dan Gill explains what to do with your cold-damaged tropicals. (Runtime: 1:49) - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                              <title>Slime Mold Crust on Your Turfgrass</title>
                                              <link>http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/home_gardening/lawn/disease_pest_management/Slime+Mold+Crust+on+Your+Turfgrass.htm</link>
                                              <pubDate>Thu, 03 Feb 2005 21:25:01 GMT</pubDate>
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                                              <dc:creator>DFerrin@agcenter.lsu.edu (Donald M. Ferrin)</dc:creator>
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                                              <title>2006 Volunteer Report by 21 Parish Programs</title>
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                                              <pubDate>Mon, 19 Feb 2007 15:10:45 GMT</pubDate>
                                              <description><![CDATA[Report displays volunteer information as reported by 21 parish programs. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                              <dc:creator>BHFletcher@agcenter.lsu.edu (Jr., Bobby H. Fletcher)</dc:creator>
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                                                  <title>2005 Annual Report</title>
                                                  <link>http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/master_gardener/lmg_program_accomplishments/annual_reports/2005+Annual+Report.htm</link>
                                                  <pubDate>Tue, 07 Feb 2006 19:49:09 GMT</pubDate>
                                                  <description><![CDATA[This report describes the statewide impact of the Louisiana Master Gardener™ Extension Volunteer Program. Highlights are listed for selected parishes. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                                  <dc:creator>BHFletcher@agcenter.lsu.edu (Jr., Bobby H. Fletcher)</dc:creator>
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                                                  <title>Understanding and Improving Soil Fertility</title>
                                                  <link>http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/home_gardening/Understanding+and+Improving+Soil+Fertility.htm</link>
                                                  <pubDate>Tue, 19 Apr 2005 18:19:20 GMT</pubDate>
                                                  <description><![CDATA[Plants will produce best in a location when they have the proper fertility.The three basic areas of soil fertility are soil nutrients, pH and organic matter. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                                  <dc:creator>TKoske@agcenter.lsu.edu (Thomas J. Koske)</dc:creator>
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                                                  <title>Manual Cultivators Do Some Jobs Well</title>
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                                                  <pubDate>Mon, 22 Nov 2004 13:32:04 GMT</pubDate>
                                                  <description><![CDATA[If you have a small garden, many manual cultivation tools are available for your use. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                                  <dc:creator>DParish@agcenter.lsu.edu (Richard L. Parish)</dc:creator>
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                                                  <title>Low-maintenance roses ease challenge for home gardeners</title>
                                                  <link>http://www.lsuagcenter.com/news_archive/2010/february/news_you_can_use/Lowmaintenance-roses-ease-challenge-for-home-gardeners.htm</link>
                                                  <pubDate>Thu, 11 Feb 2010 21:31:21 GMT</pubDate>
                                                  <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 02/11/10) Growing roses in Louisiana is a challenge for home gardeners. A major problem in the enjoyment of landscape roses is disease – primarily blackspot and powdery mildew – brought on by our environmental conditions. Heat and humidity have an adverse affect on many rose varieties that we grow in Louisiana. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                                  <dc:creator>RBogren@agcenter.lsu.edu (Richard C. Bogren)</dc:creator>
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                                                  <title>Hose-End Sprinklers for Lawns and Gardens</title>
                                                  <link>http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/home_gardening/equipment/irrigation/HoseEnd+Sprinklers+for+Lawns+and+Gardens.htm</link>
                                                  <pubDate>Fri, 19 Nov 2004 17:15:22 GMT</pubDate>
                                                  <description><![CDATA[Drip irrigation and permanently installed sprinkler systems are wonderful, but in many cases, a hose-end sprinkler must be used. There are many choices available. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                                  <dc:creator>DParish@agcenter.lsu.edu (Richard L. Parish)</dc:creator>
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                                                  <title>Fire blight dangerous for fruit-bearing plants</title>
                                                  <link>http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/home_gardening/Fire+blight+dangerous+for+fruitbearing+plants.htm</link>
                                                  <pubDate>Fri, 22 Feb 2008 22:09:07 GMT</pubDate>
                                                  <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 02/22/08) Fire blight disease can be extremely damaging to some varieties of apples, pears and mayhaws. Other plants susceptible to fire blight include crabapple, hawthorn, cotoneaster, quince, pyracantha, loquat and blackberry. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                                  <dc:creator>JPyzner@agcenter.lsu.edu (John R. Pyzner)</dc:creator>
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                                                  <title>Phylloxera attack pecans in April</title>
                                                  <link>http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/home_gardening/Phylloxera+attack+pecans+in+April.htm</link>
                                                  <pubDate>Fri, 22 Feb 2008 22:06:42 GMT</pubDate>
                                                  <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 02/22/08) Pecan trees are sometimes infested by dot-size insects called pecan phylloxera in April. The feeding of these minuscule insects can produce round galls one-fourth to 1 inch in diameter on twigs and leaves in late April, May and early June. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                                  <dc:creator>JPyzner@agcenter.lsu.edu (John R. Pyzner)</dc:creator>
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                                                  <title>Prune spring bloomers sooner than later</title>
                                                  <link>http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/home_gardening/Prune+spring+bloomers+sooner+than+later.htm</link>
                                                  <pubDate>Fri, 22 Feb 2008 22:10:09 GMT</pubDate>
                                                  <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 02/22/08) Most spring and early summer flowering shrubs break the usual rule for pruning. Unlike trees, which normally should be pruned in winter, spring bloomers should be pruned after they finish flowering. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                                  <dc:creator>DCummins@agcenter.lsu.edu (Denyse B. Cummins)</dc:creator>
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                                                  <title>Poison ivy year-round problem</title>
                                                  <link>http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/home_gardening/Poison+ivy+yearround+problem.htm</link>
                                                  <pubDate>Fri, 22 Feb 2008 22:08:00 GMT</pubDate>
                                                  <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 02/22/08) Poison ivy is a year-round problem in Louisiana. It gets us in the spring and summer when it’s out in full glory but also in the winter when we spend so much outside once the days cool off. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                                  <dc:creator>DCummins@agcenter.lsu.edu (Denyse B. Cummins)</dc:creator>
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                                                  <title>Results are only as good as sample</title>
                                                  <link>http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/home_gardening/lawn/soil_fertility/Results+are+only+as+good+as+sample.htm</link>
                                                  <pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2009 17:42:43 GMT</pubDate>
                                                  <description><![CDATA[The chemical analysis of a soil sample has been worked out and calibrated so that the numbers reported mean something useful to the client. However, the results are only as good as the sample is representative of the area and crop’s root zone. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                                  <dc:creator>JStevens@agcenter.lsu.edu (Jr., J. Cheston Stevens)</dc:creator>
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                                                  <title>Safe Operation of Riding Mowers and Lawn/Garden Tractors</title>
                                                  <link>http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/commercial_horticulture/equipment/Mowing/Safe+Operation+of+Riding+Mowers+and+LawnGarden+Tractors.htm</link>
                                                  <pubDate>Wed, 01 Dec 2004 20:41:45 GMT</pubDate>
                                                  <description><![CDATA[Riding mowers, lawn tractors, lawn and garden tractors, and garden tractors are large and powerful. They can be dangerous if not used safely. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                                  <dc:creator>DParish@agcenter.lsu.edu (Richard L. Parish)</dc:creator>
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                                                  <title>How To Choose a Lawn/Garden Tractor - Power To Implements</title>
                                                  <link>http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/commercial_horticulture/equipment/Mowing/How+To+Choose+a+LawnGarden+Tractor++Power+To+Implements.htm</link>
                                                  <pubDate>Wed, 01 Dec 2004 17:07:22 GMT</pubDate>
                                                  <description><![CDATA[A mower deck can’t cut grass unless it is connected to the tractor engine. This is usually done in one of two ways, with some possible permutations. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                                  <dc:creator>DParish@agcenter.lsu.edu (Richard L. Parish)</dc:creator>
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                                                  <title>Thrown Objects Safety With Rotary Cutters</title>
                                                  <link>http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/home_gardening/equipment/mowers/Thrown+Objects+Safety+With+Rotary+Cutters.htm</link>
                                                  <pubDate>Fri, 03 Dec 2004 16:38:41 GMT</pubDate>
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                                                  <dc:creator>DParish@agcenter.lsu.edu (Richard L. Parish)</dc:creator>
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                                                    <title>chain guards on rear</title>
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                                                  <title>Old Farm Tractors as Alternatives to Compact Utility Tractors</title>
                                                  <link>http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/home_gardening/equipment/compact_tractors/Old+Farm+Tractors+as+Alternatives+to+Compact+Utility+Tractors.htm</link>
                                                  <pubDate>Wed, 17 Nov 2004 13:41:41 GMT</pubDate>
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                                                  <dc:creator>DParish@agcenter.lsu.edu (Richard L. Parish)</dc:creator>
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                                                  <title>Alternative to Hard Chrome for Hydraulic Cylinder Rods</title>
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                                                  <pubDate>Thu, 27 Jul 2006 14:47:13 GMT</pubDate>
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                                                  <dc:creator>DParish@agcenter.lsu.edu (Richard L. Parish)</dc:creator>
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                                                  <title>Landscaping Slows Erosion Caused by Rain</title>
                                                  <link>http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/home_gardening/Landscaping+Slows+Erosion+Caused+by+Rain.htm</link>
                                                  <pubDate>Wed, 14 Feb 2007 20:02:21 GMT</pubDate>
                                                  <description><![CDATA[Landscaping your property is one way to help reduce the erosive force of rain. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                                  <dc:creator>CRobichaux@agcenter.lsu.edu (Chris Robichaux)</dc:creator>
                                                  <category domain="http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/home_gardening/"><![CDATA[Home Gardening]]></category>
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                                                  <title>Drip Irrigation in the Home Garden</title>
                                                  <link>http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/home_gardening/equipment/irrigation/Drip+Irrigation+in+the+Home+Garden.htm</link>
                                                  <pubDate>Fri, 19 Nov 2004 16:48:45 GMT</pubDate>
                                                  <description><![CDATA[A drip system is probably the easiest and is certainly the most effective way to irrigate your garden. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                                  <dc:creator>DParish@agcenter.lsu.edu (Richard L. Parish)</dc:creator>
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                                                  <category domain="http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/home_gardening/equipment/irrigation/"><![CDATA[Irrigation]]></category>
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                                                  <title>Tools For Maintaining Lawn And Garden Equipment</title>
                                                  <link>http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/home_gardening/equipment/hand_tools/Tools+For+Maintaining+Lawn+And+Garden+Equipment.htm</link>
                                                  <pubDate>Tue, 14 Mar 2006 15:56:16 GMT</pubDate>
                                                  <description><![CDATA[If you own lawn and garden equipment, you will probably need a few tools for maintenance unless you plan to return the equipment to the dealer every time something is needed. A few basic tools will allow you to do many jobs. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                                  <dc:creator>DParish@agcenter.lsu.edu (Richard L. Parish)</dc:creator>
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                                                    <title>Basic tools</title>
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                                                  <category domain="http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/home_gardening/equipment/hand_tools/"><![CDATA[Hand Tools]]></category>
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                                                  <title>Wrenches</title>
                                                  <link>http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/home_gardening/equipment/hand_tools/Wrenches.htm</link>
                                                  <pubDate>Tue, 14 Mar 2006 15:40:50 GMT</pubDate>
                                                  <description><![CDATA[The most basic tools needed for working on lawn and garden equipment are wrenches. You can sometimes get by on other little fix-it jobs around the house with pliers, screwdrivers, etc., but almost anything you try to do on grounds maintenance equipment will require the use of wrenches. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                                  <dc:creator>DParish@agcenter.lsu.edu (Richard L. Parish)</dc:creator>
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                                                    <title>Basic wrenches</title>
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                                                  <category domain="http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/home_gardening/equipment/hand_tools/"><![CDATA[Hand Tools]]></category>
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                                                  <title>Valverda Elementary Goes Green</title>
                                                  <link>http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/our_offices/parishes/Pointe+Coupee/News/Valverda+Elementary+Goes+Green.htm</link>
                                                  <pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2009 17:42:31 GMT</pubDate>
                                                  <description><![CDATA[Pointe Coupee 4-H has partnered with Valverda Elementary School in Maringouin, LA to create its very own school vegetable garden. This semi-organic, handicapped accessible garden is cared for by over 400 Valverda elementary students from grades K through 6th. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                                  <dc:creator>SBorel@agcenter.lsu.edu (Stephen R. Borel)</dc:creator>
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                                                  <title>Hover Mowers</title>
                                                  <link>http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/home_gardening/equipment/lawnmowers/Hover+Mowers.htm</link>
                                                  <pubDate>Mon, 13 Mar 2006 14:05:46 GMT</pubDate>
                                                  <description><![CDATA[Hover mowers are rotary lawnmowers that have no wheels but rather ride on an air cushion. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                                  <dc:creator>DParish@agcenter.lsu.edu (Richard L. Parish)</dc:creator>
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                                                    <url>http://www.lsuagcenter.com/NR/rdonlyres/DCDBBB7D-5B71-4838-A128-161D84F970E9/23204/hovermower19.jpg</url>
                                                    <title>Hover mower.</title>
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                                                  <category domain="http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/home_gardening/equipment/lawnmowers/"><![CDATA[Lawnmowers]]></category>
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                                                  <title>Inside/Out Garden - A garden project for Sugarland Elementary</title>
                                                  <link>http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/master_gardener/school_gardens/Projects/InsideOut+Garden++A+garden+project+for+Sugarland+Elementary.htm</link>
                                                  <pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2009 15:52:08 GMT</pubDate>
                                                  <description><![CDATA[The Inside/Out Garden project at Sugarland Elementary School provides a unique opportunity for over 300 children in grades K to 6 to discover the joy of gardening and gain an understanding of the source and nutritional value of food. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                                  <dc:creator>KHester@agcenter.lsu.edu (Katina M. Hester)</dc:creator>
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                                                    <url>http://www.lsuagcenter.com/NR/rdonlyres/1A38C823-A0BD-40F2-BF2D-A60FB67A5A2A/55181/Weeding.jpg</url>
                                                    <title>http://www.insideoutgarden.org/insideout/</title>
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                                                  <category domain="http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/master_gardener/school_gardens/projects/"><![CDATA[Projects]]></category>
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                                                  <title>Flowering trees add spring color to landscapes</title>
                                                  <link>http://www.lsuagcenter.com/news_archive/2010/february/news_you_can_use/Flowering-trees-add-spring-color-to-landscapes.htm</link>
                                                  <pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2010 14:53:00 GMT</pubDate>
                                                  <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 02/05/10) Flowering trees add considerable color and beauty to our landscapes during the late winter and early spring months. Many of these trees that flower at this time of the year can be considered low maintenance compared to the amount of joy we get from them. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                                  <dc:creator>RBogren@agcenter.lsu.edu (Richard C. Bogren)</dc:creator>
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                                                  <title>Newer Home Vegetable Cultivars</title>
                                                  <link>http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/home_gardening/vegetables/home_garden_crops/Newer+Home+Vegetable+Cultivars+for+2009.htm</link>
                                                  <pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2009 19:56:07 GMT</pubDate>
                                                  <description><![CDATA[To our Louisiana Vegetable Planting Guide, please add these new possibilities for 2009. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                                  <dc:creator>TKoske@agcenter.lsu.edu (Thomas J. Koske)</dc:creator>
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                                                    <title>veggies</title>
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                                                  <category domain="http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/home_gardening/vegetables/home_garden_crops/"><![CDATA[Home Garden Crops]]></category>
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                                                  <title>Expected Vegetable Garden Yields</title>
                                                  <link>http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/home_gardening/vegetables/Expected+Vegetable+Garden+Yields.htm</link>
                                                  <pubDate>Tue, 28 Aug 2007 18:23:46 GMT</pubDate>
                                                  <description><![CDATA[Expected yields from a good southern vegetable garden will vary, but  estimates can help plan the planting scheme for the garden. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                                  <dc:creator>TKoske@agcenter.lsu.edu (Thomas J. Koske)</dc:creator>
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                                                    <title>yield</title>
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                                                  <category domain="http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/home_gardening/vegetables/"><![CDATA[Vegetables]]></category>
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                                                  <title>Some Seeds Can Be Saved For Next Year</title>
                                                  <link>http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/home_gardening/vegetables/cultural_information/Some+Seeds+Can+Be+Saved+For+Next+Year.htm</link>
                                                  <pubDate>Mon, 28 Aug 2006 17:53:38 GMT</pubDate>
                                                  <description><![CDATA[Many summer-blooming annuals, perennials and vegetables are setting seeds now, and you can harvest the seeds, store them and then grow a new crop of plants for your garden next year. This can be fun, save a little money and allow you to share seeds with gardening friends. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                                  <dc:creator>DGill@agcenter.lsu.edu (Daniel J. Gill)</dc:creator>
                                                  <category domain="http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/home_gardening/vegetables/cultural_information/"><![CDATA[Cultural Information]]></category>
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                                                  <title>Tropical Hibiscus</title>
                                                  <link>http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/home_gardening/flowers/Tropical+Hibiscus.htm</link>
                                                  <pubDate>Thu, 10 Feb 2005 20:12:13 GMT</pubDate>
                                                  <description><![CDATA[Summers in Louisiana are warm and humid, perfect conditions for growing tropical hibiscus. Information on soil and bed preparation, fertilization, culture and insect control included. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                                  <dc:creator>AOwings@agcenter.lsu.edu (Allen D. Owings)</dc:creator>
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                                                  <title>The Color of Coleus</title>
                                                  <link>http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/home_gardening/flowers/The+Color+of+Coleus.htm</link>
                                                  <pubDate>Thu, 10 Feb 2005 21:04:14 GMT</pubDate>
                                                  <description><![CDATA[Not many plants can take Louisiana’s summer sun and heat like coleus. Information on soil conditions and preparations, watering, fertilizing, planting and blooming and recommended varieties is included.  (PDF Format Only) - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                                  <dc:creator>AOwings@agcenter.lsu.edu (Allen D. Owings)</dc:creator>
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                                                    <title>The Colors of Coleus</title>
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                                                  <title>Jonquil Jubilee</title>
                                                  <link>http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/master_gardener/parish_lmg_programs/Piney_Hills/Projects/Jonquil+Jubilee.htm</link>
                                                  <pubDate>Fri, 20 May 2005 21:14:05 GMT</pubDate>
                                                  <description><![CDATA[The Jonquil Jubilee is an annual spring event in Gibsland, La. Louisiana Master Gardeners help visitors identify plants at the various gardens as well as share gardening tips from planting to caring for tools. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                                  <dc:creator>web@agcenter.lsu.edu (LSU AgCenter)</dc:creator>
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                                                    <title>Field of daffodils</title>
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                                                  <category domain="http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/master_gardener/parish_lmg_programs/piney_hills/projects/"><![CDATA[Projects]]></category>
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                                                  <title>Controlling Weeds in Lawns</title>
                                                  <link>http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/home_gardening/lawn/disease_pest_management/Controlling+Weeds+in+Lawns.htm</link>
                                                  <pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2009 16:00:56 GMT</pubDate>
                                                  <description><![CDATA[Simple and common materials to control weeds in lawns. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                                  <dc:creator>RStrahan@agcenter.lsu.edu (Ronald E. Strahan)</dc:creator>
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                                                  <category domain="http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/home_gardening/lawn/disease_pest_management/"><![CDATA[Disease & Pest Management]]></category>
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                                                  <title>Ground Covers and Vines for Louisiana - A Handbook</title>
                                                  <link>http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/home_gardening/landscaping/Ground+Covers+and+Vines+for+Louisiana++A+Handbook.htm</link>
                                                  <pubDate>Fri, 04 Feb 2005 20:14:07 GMT</pubDate>
                                                  <description><![CDATA[Selection, cultural practices, fertilization, pruning and recommended varieties of vines and ground covers are included. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                                  <dc:creator>DGill@agcenter.lsu.edu (Daniel J. Gill)</dc:creator>
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                                                  <title>Bougainvillea</title>
                                                  <link>http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/home_gardening/landscaping/Bougainvillea.htm</link>
                                                  <pubDate>Mon, 04 Apr 2005 19:53:05 GMT</pubDate>
                                                  <description><![CDATA[The bougainvillea is a tropical vine whose bright, vibrant flowers positively glow in the landscape. Bougainvilleas should produce two or three beautiful displays of flowers in spring, summer and fall. The colorful parts are actually modified leaves called bracts. The true flowers are small and white. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                                  <dc:creator>DGill@agcenter.lsu.edu (Daniel J. Gill)</dc:creator>
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                                                  <title>The Louisiana Home Orchard</title>
                                                  <link>http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/home_gardening/fruits_nuts/The+Louisiana+Home+Orchard.htm</link>
                                                  <pubDate>Fri, 04 Feb 2005 16:46:58 GMT</pubDate>
                                                  <description><![CDATA[Growing your own fruit can be profitable and satisfying, and many fruit trees can add beauty to your landscape. But you can't expect to grow quality fruit without caring for the plants. This publication explains how your success will depend largely on variety selection, soil management, pruning, fertilization, pest control and other cultural practices.  (PDF Format Only) - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                                  <dc:creator>JPyzner@agcenter.lsu.edu (John R. Pyzner)</dc:creator>
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                                                  <title>Hanging Baskets</title>
                                                  <link>http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/commercial_horticulture/interiorscaping/Hanging+Baskets.htm</link>
                                                  <pubDate>Fri, 22 Apr 2005 00:09:32 GMT</pubDate>
                                                  <description><![CDATA[This publication includes information on types of linings, filling, planting, watering, caring, and winter and insect protection for your hanging baskets. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                                  <dc:creator>AOwings@agcenter.lsu.edu (Allen D. Owings)</dc:creator>
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                                                  <title>Louisiana Iris</title>
                                                  <link>http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/home_gardening/flowers/Louisiana+Iris.htm</link>
                                                  <pubDate>Mon, 07 Feb 2005 15:26:16 GMT</pubDate>
                                                  <description><![CDATA[The Louisiana iris continues to be a popular plant for landscapes in the Southeast. This publication provides information on culture, watering, fertilization and several other topics. (PDF Format Only) - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                                  <dc:creator>DGill@agcenter.lsu.edu (Daniel J. Gill)</dc:creator>
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                                                  <title>Protect your trees</title>
                                                  <link>http://www.lsuagcenter.com/news_archive/2010/january/news_you_can_use/Protect-your-trees.htm</link>
                                                  <pubDate>Fri, 29 Jan 2010 14:22:13 GMT</pubDate>
                                                  <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 01/29/10) Landscape beds, parking lots and construction activities around trees are all possible without harming the trees if you understand where the tree roots are and what they need to survive. Louisiana celebrated Arbor Day earlier in January, and now is a good time of the year to be reminded about tree care in landscape beds, parking lots and construction sites. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                                  <dc:creator>RBogren@agcenter.lsu.edu (Richard C. Bogren)</dc:creator>
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                                                  <title>Growing Lantana in Louisiana</title>
                                                  <link>http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/commercial_horticulture/floriculture/perennials/Growing+Lantana+in+Louisiana.htm</link>
                                                  <pubDate>Thu, 10 Feb 2005 20:18:38 GMT</pubDate>
                                                  <description><![CDATA[Information on culture, watering, fertilization and several other topics of Lantana camara (common lantana), Lantana hybrids and Lantana montevidensis (trailing lantana). - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                                  <dc:creator>AOwings@agcenter.lsu.edu (Allen D. Owings)</dc:creator>
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                                                    <title>Growing Lantana</title>
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                                                  <title>Knock Out Roses - Blackspot Disease Ratings 2008 and 2009</title>
                                                  <link>http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/commercial_horticulture/ornamentals/Knock+Out+Roses++Blackspot+Disease+Ratings+2008+and+2009.htm</link>
                                                  <pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2009 03:19:16 GMT</pubDate>
                                                  <description><![CDATA[The LSU AgCenter has a landscape trial of Knock Out rose varieties at Burden Center in Baton Rouge and also at the Hammond Research Station in Hammond. Blackspot ratings for 2008 are included here. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                                  <dc:creator>AOwings@agcenter.lsu.edu (Allen D. Owings)</dc:creator>
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                                                  <title>2006 Caladium Trial</title>
                                                  <link>http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/commercial_horticulture/ornamentals/2006+Caladium+Trial.htm</link>
                                                  <pubDate>Tue, 30 Jan 2007 15:31:38 GMT</pubDate>
                                                  <description><![CDATA[Colorful Caladiums are popular summer accents in our area; however, certain varieties are more suited to certain landscape conditions than others, and proper variety selection appropriate to the planting site is the key to achieving desired effects. The 2006 caladium trial at the Hammond Research Station documented 30 varieties for their early- and late-season performances as well as sun tolerance. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                                  <dc:creator>YaChen@agcenter.lsu.edu (Yan Chen)</dc:creator>
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                                                    <title>06' Caladium Trial</title>
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                                                  <title>Managing Nematodes in the Garden</title>
                                                  <link>http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/home_gardening/vegetables/disease_pest_management/Managing+Nematodes+in+the+Garden.htm</link>
                                                  <pubDate>Mon, 30 Jan 2006 17:08:36 GMT</pubDate>
                                                  <description><![CDATA[There are dozens of different types that feed on the roots of vegetables, but the root-knot nematode is one of the most destructive types found throughout our state. Managing nematodes may involve using one or more techniques that have proven to reduce nematode populations. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                                  <dc:creator>COverstreet@agcenter.lsu.edu (Charles Overstreet)</dc:creator>
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