more... > Agriculture & Natural Resources > News Articles > The documents in this section are provided by County Agent Kenneth W. Sharpe and appear in a weekly news column on topics related to horticulture and agriculture. 20180 Iowa Street, Room 106 · Livingston, LA · 70754 Phone: (225) 686-3020 · Fax: (225) 686-3019 Garlic This week's news article from LSU AgCenter county agent Kenny Sharpe will give you recommendations on how to plant garlic. Garlic is great for seasoning many dishes such as gumbo, gravies, sauces, roast, chili and much more. Green Winter Lawns Weekly news article from LSU AgCenter County Agent Kenny Sharpe will provided helpful hints on how to keep your lawn green through the winter. Mustard Greens Now that the weather has cooled down more of us are interested in adding crops to our fall garden. Mustard greens are an excellent choice for this time of year. This week's news article will provide recommendations on how to plant Mustard Greens. Brown Patch in Lawns Weekly news article from LSU AgCenter county agent Kenny Sharpe that provides information on how to take care of the grasses in your lawns.  more articles... Sweet Potatoes The sweet potato harvest has begun -- with mixed reviews Kenny Sharpe, county agent with LSU AgCenter, gives recommendations on curing and storing sweet potatoes after they have been harvested. Planting Strawberries This week's news article from LSU AgCenter county agent Kenny Sharpe will give you recommendations on how to plant strawberry plants. October is a great time to plant. Gustav and Ike Clean up Continues Weekly news article from LSU AgCenter county agent Kenny Sharpe of Livingston Parish that provides information on cleanup from Gustav and Ike. Trees for the Landscapes This week's news article provides information on planting and lists some varieties of trees. November is an excellent time to plant new trees that are container-grown. Also, the Livingston Parish Cattlemen's Association is sponsoring a drive to collect and distribute hay. Trees Damaged by Hurricane Weekly news article from LSU AgCenter county agent Kenny Sharpe of Livingston Parish that provides information on dealing with trees that were damaged by Hurricane Gustav. Pruning Shrub Roses and Control Spray Peach Tree Borers Weekly news article providing information on how to prune shrub roses to enhance your fall production and information on Peach and Plum tree issues. Planning Cool-season Winter Pastures This week's news article from LSU AgCenter county agent Kenny Sharpe will give you recommendations on you can plant a cool-season winter pasture. Dealing with Armadillos Weekly news article providing information on dealing with problem armadillos. Getting Rid of Problem Grasses Weekly news article providing information on how to manage problem grasses in the gardens. Planting Pumpkins Now is the time to begin the planting process if you want to have the pumpkins ready for the end of October. This week's news article will provide information from planting to harvesting pumpkins.