more... > Parishes > Richland > Horticulture > Horticulture Catalog Links Online [Image: Horticulture] List of valuable links for home gardeners. "Bee Ready!" [Image: Bees on Flower] 78th Edition of "Bee Ready!" from Dr. Dale Pollet, Professor and Specialist in the Department of Entomology at LSU. Landscaping Publications Information on fire blight on Bradford Pear trees, flower gardens, lawns, and trees for Louisiana Landscapes. Bee Keepers in Richland & Ouachita Parishes A listing of the names and phone numbers of local bee keepers.  more articles... Proper Harvesting and Storage of Pecans Improves Quality [Image: Photo of Cracked Pecans] The article provides a brief description of factors to consider when harvesting and storing pecans. Louisiana Vegetable Planting Guide [Image: Louisiana Vegetable Planting Guide] Use this guide to plant a successful vegetable garden. The information has been developed after considerable research and practical experience. The Louisiana Home Orchard [Image: home orchard] 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. Order Form for Extra LMG Name Badges [Image: Form page] Order form for EXTRA Louisiana Master Gardener name badges -- to be submitted directly by parish Extension office. Order Form for Parish LMG Program Fee [Image: Form page] Order form for state Louisiana Master Gardener program fee. Acid Soil Problems [Image: pepper] 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. The Pest Ants of Louisiana: A Guide to Their Identification, Biology and Control [Image: Pest Ant Pub Cover] Ants range from mildly to highly annoying. Knowing the species, biology and control can help you manage them. This is a useful reference for pest management professionals, extension personnel and homeowners. A key to ants, color photographs, diagrams and a glossary are included. Spiral bound copies are available for $10 each. To purchase using a check, use the pdf order form. To purchase with a credit card, click on "order publication."