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Frustrations of a first-time South Louisiana gardener
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Progress Report
Progress Report
It is only Easter and many still cannot plant for fear of frost, but my garden is taking off. I have successfully transplanted all of my…
David John LaPlante
Apr 12, 2015
Pinching and Pollinating
Pinching and Pollinating
The fruiting body of a vegetable plant develops from the pollinated flower. The ovary must be fertilized by pollen from the stamen of the…
David John LaPlante
Apr 12, 2015
Starting to Take Shape
Starting to Take Shape
My plans have changed several times since I first started seeds but the garden is finally coming together. I have put several vegetables…
David John LaPlante
Mar 30, 2015
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Filling and Conditioning Outdoor Beds
Filling and Conditioning Outdoor Beds
It’s almost time to put my plants in the ground. The last and most important step, preparing the vegetables’ new homes, can be done at any…
David John LaPlante
Mar 22, 2015
Common Seedling Pests and Diseases
Common Seedling Pests and Diseases
Young plants are fragile and susceptible to threatening natural problems. Many issues can be prevented and if they are not remediated can…
David John LaPlante
Mar 15, 2015
Re-potting and Transplanting
Re-potting and Transplanting
When vegetables destined for outdoor growing get going, they grow quickly. Plants will outgrow their small pods and should be transferred…
David John LaPlante
Mar 8, 2015
Tending to Seedlings
Tending to Seedlings
Many warm-season plants will not grow outdoors until the soil is warm and night temperatures do not dip below 60 degrees. To get a jump…
David John LaPlante
Mar 1, 2015
Preparing for Planting
Preparing for Planting
As Spring planting day (mid-March in South Louisiana) approaches, I add tasks to my to-do list: Preparing soil, starting compost, clearing…
David John LaPlante
Feb 23, 2015
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