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LSU AgCenter Communications produces a special service called “Get It Growing” aimed at people who want to improve their landscapes, grow flowers and ornamentals or grow vegetables and fruit. This service includes a weekly newspaper column written by horticulturist Dan Gill, a daily (Monday through Friday) 60-second radio spot voiced by Gill, and a weekly 90-second television spot featuring Gill. The newspaper columns are sent via e-mail once a month to a subscriber list.

Read More features the newspaper columns

See More are the 90-second TV spots.

Hear More includes the 60-second radio spots.

In addition, the radio and television spots are available as podcasts. Users can subscribe to the podcast service to receive the daily or weekly programs in their iTunes or comparable program.

For more information about the Get It Growing service and the podcasts, please contact Tobie Blanchard at (225) 578-5649.

Prepare your roses for the fall blooming season
(Audio 08/18/08) In much of the country, rose growers generally prune back once in the spring and do light pruning throughout the growing season. But in Louisiana we have two rose flowering seasons. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

August last month to fertilize lawn
(Audio 08/18/08) August is the final month of the year in which we apply fertilizers. If your lawn already looks healthy, then this treatment may be optional. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

Avoid major landscaping during this time of the year
(Audio 08/18/08) Summer's intense heat makes it a poor time to plant most types of plants in our landscapes. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

Prune gingers to allow room for new growth
(Audio 08/18/08) Gingers are among many popular tropical plants for Louisiana landscapes. Their lush foliage and bright flowers are very attractive during the summer. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

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Landscape horticulture research helps 'green industry'

(Video 08/18/08) How do nursery and landscape operations choose many of the plants they sell? In this edition of Get It Growing, horticulturist Dan Gill explains how the LSU AgCenter provides research-based information that helps the green industry sell the best plants. (Runtime: 1 minute, 30 seconds)

Protect your houseplants from pests

(Audio 08/18/08) It is a common misconception that houseplants are well-protected from insects.(Runtime: 60 seconds)

Repot container plants

(Audio 08/11/08) Most of us utilize container plants both inside our homes and outside on our patios and decks. Eventually these plants will outgrow their container, and it becomes necessary to repot them.(Runtime: 60 seconds)

Hidden lily ginger easy to grow

(Video 08/11/08) Many plants have unusual qualities that set them apart from others. In this edition of Get It Growing, LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dan Gill introduces you to hidden lily ginger, which hides a lovely secret. (Runtime:1 minute, 30 seconds)

Divide Louisiana irises

(Audio 08/11/08) The Louisiana iris is a popular native perennial. The provide beautiful flowers for for our spring gardens. Now is a good time to trim off any unattractive foliage as the plant is dormant. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

Know when to harvest pears

(Audio 08/11/08) Pear trees are one of the easier and more reliable fruit trees that you can grow in your Louisiana landscape. In August pears begin to ripen and we know when to harvest by a color change. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

Now is a great time to care for your ferns

(Audio 08/11/08) Ferns are a valuable plant when it comes to planting in shaded areas. This is a great time to care for your ferns because it is much nicer to work in these shaded areas instead of in full sun.(Runtime: 60 seconds)

Plant milkweed to attract monarch butterflies

(Audio 08/11/08) Many Louisiana gardeners plant milkweed in their gardens. Milkweed provides both nectar and a larval food source for the monarch butterfly. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

Plant coleus for colorful foliage

(Audio 08/04/08) Coleus is grown for its attractive and colorful foliage. Many of the varieties are adapted to full sun, but one popular variety must be grown in the shade. (Runtime:60 seconds)

Young trees need extra care during summer

(Audio 08/04/08) Young trees need extra care to grow well their first few years. It is crititcal to water them in the summer, especially the first year that the tree is in the ground. (Runtime:60 seconds)

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