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      <title>Horticultural oil sprays control camellia scale</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[(Audio 08/31/09) July, August and September are the most stressful months for plants in our landscapes. This hot time defines what we can grow in our yards and is a great time to evaluate your landscape. (Runtime: 60 seconds) - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Cuttings make new plants</title>
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      <title>Tropical palms can grow in any area of the state</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[(Audio 08/17/09) This is a great time of the year to work with ferns. Ferns grow in shady areas, and that allows you the opportunity to garden in the shade. You can evaluate fern plants and do some grooming. (Runtime: 60 seconds) - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Butterfly weeds attract monarch butterflies</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[(Audio 08/17/09)  Container plants, even houseplants, enjoy spending some time outside. Their growth will be more vigorous and attractive. But you'll need to check now and then to see if they've outgrown their containers. (Runtime: 60 seconds) - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Keep eggplant and bell pepper transplants in shape for fall production</title>
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      <title>Spider mites and white flies favor hot, dry conditions</title>
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      <title>Proper watering is essential during dry periods</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[(Audio 07/27/09) If you planted an herb garden earlier this year, be sure to harvest those herbs. Take about a third of the plant at a time, and be sure to water the herbs during hot and dry spells. (Runtime: 60 seconds) - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2009 14:06:23 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Bark lice clean, not harm, trees</title>
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      <title>Fertilizing lawn optional this month</title>
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      <title>Lawn grasses will not survive under shade trees</title>
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      <title>Leaf miners damage plants by feeding inside leaves</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2009 15:47:20 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[(Audio 07/06/09) Leaf miners are so tiny that they can feed on the inside of a leaf. These pests consume the green tissue and make a trail in the leaf. Spinosad can control these insects. (Runtime: 60 seconds) - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Saucers can cause problems for outdoor container plants</title>
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      <title>Heat-tolerant bedding plants can survive summer</title>
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      <title>Shade trees can cut energy costs</title>
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      <title>Web worms feed on tree foliage</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[(Audio 06/29/09) The highest quality tomatoes come out of Louisiana gardens in late May and early June. In July, the intense heat takes its toll on the plants and the fruit they produce. Tomato production will drop off this month. (Runtime: 60 seconds) - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Vegetables can thrive in Louisiana's heat</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[(Audio 06/29/09) The intense heat we have in Louisiana during July doesn't mean we can't plant vegetables into our gardens. A number of vegetables actually grow well and even thrive in our summer heat. (Runtime: 60 seconds) - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Mowing and watering are important summer lawn chores</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2009 13:52:30 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[(Audio 06/22/09) The baldcypress is the state tree of Louisiana. Cypress trees tend to produce knees in swampy conditions. This usually is not an issue in well-drained landscapes, but sometimes knees can form. (Runtime: 60 seconds) - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Suckers are a problem on crape myrtles</title>
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      <title>Newly planted trees need adequate moisture</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2009 15:59:43 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[(Audio 06/15/09) If you planted a tree within the past year, make sure that tree gets plenty of water this summer. LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dan Gill explains a good way to ensure new trees get adequate moisture. (Runtime: 60 seconds) - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <description><![CDATA[(Audio 06/15/09) Container plants are great on porches, decks and patios, but water from these pots can damage wooden surfaces. Boosting container plants will keep the wood dry and safe. (Runtime: 60 seconds) - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2009 14:39:40 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[(Audio 06/08/09) Large, mature shade trees are the most valuable and irreplaceable part of out landscape. Lightening strikes are common in the summertime, and lightening can kill a tree. If a tree is struck and it is still green a month later, it likely survived the strike. (Runtime: 60 seconds) - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <description><![CDATA[(Audio 06/08/09) Caterpillars are major pests on many of our ornamentals, vegetables and fruit and nut trees. Hand-picking the caterpillars is a safe way to control them but may not be practical. Gardeners can use organic sprays to control caterpillars. (Runtime: 60 seconds) - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Grass clippings make great compost</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[(Audio 06/08/09) Gardenia plants add a wonderful fragrance to southern landscapes. Pruning these plants requires some thought. The buds set the year before they open. Pruning has to be done right after they finish blooming. (Runtime: 60 seconds) - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Regular mowing keeps lawn attractive</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2009 15:13:16 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[(Audio 06/01/09) Gardeners can become concerned about lichens growing on the bark of trees -- especially trees that are doing poorly. But these growths are self-sufficient and don't harm the trees. (Runtime: 60 seconds) - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Try a slow-release fertilizer on container plants</title>
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      <title>Picking tomatoes early helps avoid pest problems</title>
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      <title>Aphids are a nuisance on crape myrtles</title>
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      <title>Try different spinaches for summer greens</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2009 15:22:14 GMT</pubDate>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2009 14:59:02 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Plant hyacinth bean for attractive flowering vine</title>
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      <title>Warm-season bedding plants brighten summer landscapes</title>
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      <title>Hydrangeas and gardenias blooming in Louisiana landscapes</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[(Audio 05/11/09) Hydrangeas and gardenias are popular flowering shrubs in Louisiana landscapes. Their flowers bloom this time of the year. You can prune these shrubs after they finish blooming. (Runtime: 60 seconds) - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Plant palm trees during the summer</title>
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      <title>Buckeye rot can damage mature tomatoes</title>
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      <title>Watering helps sod establish roots</title>
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      <title>Solid sodding is best bet when establishing a lawn</title>
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      <title>Caladiums are great for shady areas</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[(Audio 05/04/09) As summer heat begins to arrive in May, some of your herbs may begin to languish. To get the most from your plants, harvest these herbs and dry them for later use. (Runtime: 60 seconds) - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Vegetables planted in May must be heat-tolerant</title>
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      <title>Add Louisiana irises to your garden</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2009 19:29:14 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[(Audio 04/27/09) Among favorite spring wildflowers are the amazingly beautiful native Louisiana irises. In gardens and landscapes, hybrids of our native species bloom in a rainbow of colors with large, showy flowers on tall stems. (Runtime: 60 seconds) - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Aphids are a common pests of crape myrtles</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[(Audio 04/20/09) We often want to add container plants to our outdoor decks and porches. LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dan Gill offers a few things you should keep in mind when fertilizing container plants. (Runtime: 60 seconds) - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Caladiums are perfect for shady areas</title>
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      <title>Correct identification is first step in controlling pest problems</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[(Audio 04/13/09) Many Louisiana gardeners primarily use annuals to provide color in their flower beds. We also can use perennials to provide color, and those will supply it while growing in your garden year after year. (Runtime: 60 seconds) - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Early planted tomatoes have fewer pest problems</title>
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      <title>Potted Easter lilies make good garden plants</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[(Audio 03/30/09) Spring-flowering shrubs beautify Louisiana landscapes in February and April. When these shrubs finish blooming, prune them if they need it. (Runtime: 60 seconds) - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Lawn mushrooms are bothersome</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[(Audio 03/23/09) Check your local nurseries for flowering perennial plants. You can find these plants in gallon-size containers, which are good for planting this time of year. These plants will live for many years, and that gives them an advantage over annuals. (Runtime: 60 seconds) - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Plant gladiolas in early spring</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[(Audio 03/23/09) The gladiola produces beautiful flowers in late spring or early summer. You can plant the bulbs from February through March. (Runtime: 60 seconds) - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Herbs are easy to grow and delicious</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[(Audio 03/16/09) Interest in growing herbs has been rising in recent years. Louisiana gardeners can plant herbs in herb gardens or containers or in beds among existing plants.  (Runtime: 60 seconds) - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Mow lawn weeds during March, save pesticides for later</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[(Audio 03/16/09) In March, we begin to see green colors returning to our lawns. If you see weeds in your lawn during this time, it is best to just mow them back rather than apply a pesticide while your grasses are reawakening and starting to grow. (Runtime: 60 secondS) - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Prune summer-flowering trees and shrubs soon</title>
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      <title>Clean aquatic gardens while inhabitants are inactive</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[(Audio 03/16/09) Many landscapes include small decorative ponds or aquatic features. This is a great time to clean ponds, because the foliage and fish in them are not very active. Choose a mild day to get this done. (Runtime: 60 seconds) - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Identify problem before using pesticides</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[(Audio 03/16/09) As the weather warms up, weeds, insects and diseases become far more common in our landscapes. It is important to remember that pesticides are just one option for control. (Runtime: 60 seconds) - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Cool-season plants should flower soon</title>
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      <title>Orchids are unique plants for indoors</title>
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      <title>Consider spraying for buck moth caterpillars</title>
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      <title>Plant rose bushes before they reach full bloom</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[(Audio 03/02/09) Now is an excellent time to purchase rose bushes from your local nursery and to plant them. By planting early in March, the rose plants will be in better shape in April, May and June. (Runtime: 60 seconds) - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Pruning keeps ground covers attractive</title>
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      <title>Planting March vegetables early can be advantageous</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[(Audio 02/23/09) You may begin to see caladium tubers at your local nursery about now.  It is a good idea to get them early. (Runtime: 60 seconds) - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2009 17:13:42 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Plants require varying amounts of sunlight</title>
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      <title>Prepare beds now for planting during March and April</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[(Audio 02/16/09) Spring is a busy time in the home landscape. So while things are slower during February, it is a good time to prepare beds that you will plant in March or April. (Runtime: 60 seconds) - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Finish transplanting this month</title>
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      <title>Things to consider when planting trees</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2009 16:23:39 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[(Audio 02/16/09) The cool season is the best time to plant a tree in Louisiana. If you want a new tree in your landscape, plant it before late March. When choosing a tree, be sure to pick one that is the right size for you landscape. (Runtime: 60 seconds) - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Hydrangea's color is dependent on soil conditions</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[(Audio 02/09/09) Hydrangeas are unique plants that come in lovely shades of blue or pink. These flowers are unusual because the availability of aluminum in the soil dictates their color -- and their color can be manipulated. (Runtime: 60 seconds) - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Plant bare-root roses early</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[(Audio 02/09/09) Bare-root roses should be planted by the end of February.  This is your absolute last chance to get them into the ground. (Runtime: 60 seconds) - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Divide perennials for optimal growth and blooming</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2009 20:37:14 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[(Audio 02/09/09) Dividing perennials helps plants bloom better. You should divide these plants while they are dormant, which is now for most perennials in our landscapes. Plan on wrapping up this task before the end of March. (Runtime: 60 seconds) - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>February is a good time to prune fruit trees</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[(Audio 02/09/09) Many of the hardy fruit trees we plant in our landscapes can be pruned in February, but be aware that all fruit trees are pruned differently. (Runtime: 60 seconds) - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>It is not too late to plant cool-season bedding plants</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[(Audio 02/09/09) Louisiana gardeners can plant a wide variety of cool-season bedding plants as early as October.  Even though that time passed months ago, it still is not too late to add cool-season bedding plants to your landscape. But it is better to do it now than to wait until March or April. (Runtime: 60 seconds) - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Plant swiss chard for a large, robust plant</title>
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      <title>Tender tropical plants are vulnerable in cold weather</title>
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      <title>Spider mites can infest indoor plants</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[(Audio 02/02/09) Spider mites are a common indoor pest  that many plant lovers have to deal with. Spider mites are very tiny insects that can cause your plants to look dusty . (Runtime: 60 seconds) - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Prune roses in early February</title>
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      <title>Plant only cool-season vegetables during February</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[(Audio 02/02/09) Spring may be right around the corner, but the weather is still cold enough to allow hard freezes to occur. That's why we continue to plant only cool-season vegetables this month. (Runtime: 60 seconds) - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>January is a good time to prune roses</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[(Audio 01/26/09) We prune our roses in Louisiana about twice a year -- once in late January and again sometime in late August. When you prune, do it according to what your roses need. (Runtime: 60 seconds) - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Plant camellias in January</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 21 Jan 2009 20:57:42 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Plant trees for Arbor Day</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 21 Jan 2009 17:42:36 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[(Audio 01/26/09) Winter is a superb time to add hardy trees and shrubs to your landscape. You can plant shade trees, add a privacy screen or bring in some flowering shrubs to enhance your landscape. (Runtime: 60 seconds) - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Mealy bugs thrive indoors if left unchecked</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2009 16:19:11 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[(Audio 01/19/09) Mealy bugs are a common insect on indoor plants. They usually find their way inside your home on plants purchased at a nursery or when you bring in plants that spent the summer outside. (Runtime: 60 seconds) - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Leafless trees are easier to prune</title>
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      <title>Homegrown parsley adds robust flavor to dishes</title>
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      <title>Plant foxgloves in winter for spring blossoms</title>
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      <title>Add hardy plants in January</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 06 Jan 2009 20:42:59 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[(Audio 01/12/09) Louisiana gardeners might not consider January a prime month for planting, but the entire winter season is great for planting hardy trees, shrubs and ground covers. (Runtime: 60 seconds) - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>You can plant cool-season flowers in January</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 19 Dec 2008 21:04:19 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Bare-root roses are fragile but a less expensive option</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 19 Dec 2008 20:27:22 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Focus on cool-season vegetables in January</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 19 Dec 2008 19:24:36 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Indoor plants need special care during winter</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[(Audio 12/29/08) One of the biggest problems for indoor plants during winter is the dry air produced by our heating systems. Move house plants away from vents and be sure to water them as needed. (Runtime: 60 seconds) - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Following through on gardening resolutions</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 19 Dec 2008 17:48:30 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[(Audio 12/29/08) At the beginning of a new year many people make resolutions -- and gardeners are among those people. If you make gardening resolutions, LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dan Gill has advice for you. (Runtime: 60 seconds) - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Amaryllis bulbs require special care</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 19 Dec 2008 17:21:10 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[(Audio 12/29/08) Many gardeners purchased amaryllis bulbs in October. If you haven't, but you still want to grow amaryllis, there are a few things to keep in mind when selecting your bulbs. If you were one of those gardeners who planted your bulbs in October, however, your plants are likely to have bloomed already . (Runtime: 60 seconds) - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Holiday cactus is a keeper</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[(Audio 12/22/08) Unlike the poinsettia, a holiday cactus will bloom for us year after year. So hang onto those plants even after the holidays are over. (Runtime: 60 seconds) - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Leafy vegetables grow well in winter gardens</title>
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      <title>Caring for roses in winter can be simple</title>
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      <title>'Evergreen' foliage still can change color</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[(Audio 12/22/08) There are a variety of reasons why a plant's foliage changes color this time of year. This shouldn't necessarily concern gardeners -- even if the plant is an evergreen. (Runtime: 60 seconds) - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Store garden chemicals in a safe place</title>
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      <title>Camellias are spectacular winter-blooming flowers</title>
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      <title>Ryegrass helps keep lawns green in winter</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 11 Dec 2008 20:54:41 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Fallen leaves can benefit your landscape</title>
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      <title>Pecan trees require space</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[(Audio 12/08/08) A pecan tree is wonderful for your landscape -- if you have room. Pecan trees grow very large, and because of their brittle wood, they should not be planted close to structures. (Runtime: 60 seconds) - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Winter weed growth is a problem in Louisiana</title>
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      <title>Wind chill factor doesn't threaten plants</title>
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      <title>Store tools properly over winter</title>
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      <title>Protect tender tropicals from winter cold</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[(Audio 12/08/08) In December, freezes threaten plants in your lanscape. With the thermometer dipping into the 30s, you should begin thinking about protecting tender tropicals from the cold. (Runtime: 60 seconds) - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Add cool-season transplants to your winter flower garden</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[(Audio 12/01/08) There is still time to plant cool-season flowers even though we are into early December. Plant violas, snapdragons and pansies now for great color in the winter and an outstanding spring display. (Runtime: 60 seconds) - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Gardeners can plant hardy vegetables in December</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[(Audio 12/01/08) Gardening doesn't stop in the winter. The vegetable garden can be productive all year long in Louisiana. Gardeners have a number of vegetables they can plant in December. (Runtime: 60 seconds) - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Protect fall tomatoes from freezes</title>
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