more... > Parishes > Richland Parish > Horticulture > Early Blight of Tomatoes [Image: Tomatoes] Early blight is one of the most common diseases of tomatoes in Louisiana. This article provides tips to help manage the disease. How to Care for Fresh Christmas Trees [Image: Christmas tree] Richland Parish County Agent, Keith Collins, provides tips about the proper care and maintenance of freshly cut Christmas trees. Ground Covers in the Landscape [Image: Ivy] Living ground covers are defined as plants used to cover areas of the landscape. They generally have a creeping or prostrate growth habit and grow no taller than two feet. Fall Lawn Fertilization and Maintenance [Image: How to take soil samples] Louisiana lawns continue to grow into the fall and should continue to be mowed and watered as needed; however, it is getting time to put away the fertilizer spreader for the winter.  more articles... Recognizing and Controlling Poison Ivy [Image: Poison Ivy] "Leaves of three, let it be" is the old saying regarding poison ivy, a tall vine that climbs tree trunks, wood fences, or other flat surfaces. Blossom-end Rot of Tomatoes [Image: Blossom-end Rot] Dark brown or black blotches on the bottom of tomato fruit is a sure sign of blossom-end rot. Louisiana Honey Plants [Image: honey plants] This publication contains a variety of information about 53 Louisiana plants that can serve as nectar sources for honeybees. Illustrated by color photos of each plant, the 32-page guide includes descriptions of the plants and the honey produced from each source. It also includes a handy chart showing the blooming season for each plant. Cost: $10 plus tax and shipping. You can order this book through our online store by using the Order Publication link below. FAQs Related to Home Vegetable Gardening [Image: FAQs Related to Home Vegetable Gardening] Frequently Asked Questions related to home vegetable gardening. Horticulture Publication Links Posting of links to key Horticulture Publications. Fungicide Application Recommendations for Pecan Disease Control [Image: sprayer] 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. "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. Disease Management in Home Vegetable Gardens [Image: home vegetable gardnes] This publication is intended to introduce home vegetable gardeners to the various methods used to manage the many diseases that affect these crops. (PDF Format Only) Bee Keepers in Richland & Ouachita Parishes A listing of the names and phone numbers of local bee keepers. Order Form for Parish LMG Program Fee [Image: Order form for state Louisiana Master Gardener program fee] Order form for parish Louisiana Master Gardener (LMG) program fee. Click for more information...