Home > Our Offices > Parishes > St. Tammany Parish > Soil Sampling [Image: How to Take Soil Samples] Procedures on taking a soil sample. St. Tammany Parish Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Markets [Image: Produce Stand] A list of farmers markets, roadside markets and fruit producers located in St. Tammany Parish. St. Tammany Parish Joint Advisory Leadership Council Provides list of members and links to meeting minutes for the Parish Advisory Leadership Council. St. Tammany Master Gardener Program [Image: flower] Interested in becoming a St. Tammany Master Gardener? Any St. Tammany Parish adult with a willingness to learn and a desire to help others with their horticulture needs can become a Louisiana Master Gardener.  more articles... We Don’t Like Lichens [Image: Photo of citrus lichen] Explanation of what lichens are and how to remove them from plants and trees. St. Tammany Parish Profile 2012 [Image: St. Tammany Parish Profile 2012] This report provides information about funding sources, program highlights for the area and local issues that are being faced by the parish with assistance from the Louisiana Cooperative Extension Service. Fire Ant War [Image: fire ant image] Most ants, including fire ants, help to control lawn chiggers, ticks, fleas, aphids and many other sucking insect pests. Beneficial Bugs [Image: honeybee] Some insects are questionable as to there “good purposes on Earth", but..... 4-H Thank You Card [Image: Volunteers] Write Thank You notes to local 4-H supporters and volunteers who deserve a BIG Thank You for all they do! St. Tammany Parish Profile [Image: class] Programs and statistics that demonstrate the LSU AgCenter's dedication to providing innovative research, information and education to improve people's lives. Organic Matter Matters [Image: photo of compost pile] This article explains why organic matter may be the most important part of your garden soil and reviews soil composition in St. Tammany Parish. Pruning Properly How to prune plants according to keep them healthy and to manage plant size. Invitation to 4-H Club Meetings [Image: Invitation] Use this invitation to invite other students to your 4-H Club Meeting. Frost, Freeze, Frozen or Forget it [Image: frost-covered] General tips on what to do with plants following a freeze.