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(Video 05/20/26) Horticulturist Jason Stagg explains some of the best ways to remove fragrant false garlic.
(Video 05/27/26) LSU AgCenter horticulturist Jason Stagg describes a newer monstera — the incredibly unique Thai Constellation cultivar.
(Video 05/13/26) On this edition of Get It Growing, LSU AgCenter horticulturist Jason Stagg explains how breeders have improved the salvia plant for landscapes.
(Video 05/06/26) On this edition of Get It Growing, horticulturist Jason Stagg introduces you to the latest Super Plant, Stokes’ Aster.
Maintaining herd health is one of the most important responsibilities of any rancher.
(Video 05/01/26) 4-H members at Riverdale High School in Metairie held a Community Connections day with students with special needs.
(Video 04/29/26) LSU AgCenter horticulturist Jason Stagg explains how this tropical plant can colorize a landscape, while conquering summer heat and humidty.
(Video 04/22/26) Horticulturist Jason Stagg explains how gerbera daisies add bright colors and warmth as border plants, in hanging baskets or even as trees.
(Video 04/15/26) LSU AgCenter extension entomologist Aaron Ashbrook joins AgCenter horticulturist Jason Stagg to explain how to control ants in our yards.
(Video 04/01/26) Horticulturist Jason Stagg explains why the Dragon’s Breath celosia has been chosen as this spring’s LSU AgCenter Louisiana Super Plant.
(Video 03/30/26) LSU AgCenter horticulturist Jason Stagg recommends some native wetland plants that will look beautiful in rainwater collection areas.
(Video 03/23/26) LSU AgCenter horticulturist Jason Stagg explains how Teddy Bear magnolias have a smaller size, making them a better fit for yard spaces.
(Video 02/06/26) Students with special needs were the stars of the rodeo held during the LSU AgCenter Southwest District Livestock Show.
(Video 01/18/26) LSU AgCenter horticulturist Jason Stagg explains why ball moss can be a big problem for trees.
(Video 01/11/26) Horticulturist Jason Stagg recommends taking the time to explore the fascinating world of lichens.
(Video 01/04/26) LSU AgCenter horticulturist Jason Stagg explains how the beautiful resurrection fern gets its name.
(Video 12/28/25) Jason Stagg suggests camelia sasanquas as an excellent choice for a variety of flower colors and evergreen foliage.
(Video 12/17/25) LSU AgCenter horticulturist Jason Stagg explains why it's a bad idea to park on tree roots.
(Video 012/11/25) LSU AgCenter horticulturist Jason Stagg talks with horticulturist Damon Abdi about how to properly stake young trees.
(Video 12/07/25) LSU AgCenter fruit and nut specialist Michael Polozola explains why knowing chill hours is crucial to making the proper fruit tree selection.
(Video 11/30/25) Jason Stagg and Jessie Hoover talk about a beautiful native shrub that adds color to shade spots. It’s called oakleaf hydrangea.
(Video 10/26/25) Dusty miller is the fall LSU AgCenter Louisiana Super Plant selection for 2025. Now is the time to plant it.
(Video 10/19/25) LSU AgCenter horticulturist Jason Stagg introduces you to a perennial native that’s easy to grow — swamp sunflower.
(Video 10/16/25) In Louisiana, the 2025 cotton crop is the smallest crop on record, but on the flip side, the yields have been strong.
(Video 09/01/25) Horticulturist Clark Robertson explains how to handle Cercospora leaf spot on hydrangeas.
(Video 08/25/25) LSU AgCenter horticulturist Jason Stagg introduces you to a hybrid success story — the unique and beautiful El Niño desert orchid.
(Video 08/18/25) LSU AgCenter entomologist Aaron Ashbrook discusses the importance of identifying and welcoming beneficial insects to your garden.
(Video 08/11/25) Horticulturist Clark Robertson shares some tips about growing okra and how to best harvest them.
(Video 08/04/25) On this edition of Get It Growing, Jason Stagg talks with Jessie Hoover about plants that help keep deer away from your landscape.
(Video 7/28/25) AgCenter horticulturist Jason Stagg and AgCenter horticulturist Damon Abdi discuss some steps for creating a nice hardscape in your landscape.
Video (07/15/25) Jason Stagg and Hallie Dozier discuss how to assess trees and minimize damage before a hurricane.
(Video 07/11/25) An ice-cold watermelon is a great summer treat, and at the LSU Sugar Research Station in St. Gabriel, a watermelon patch is a teaching tool.
(Video 07/11/25) The Louisiana Century Farm program was created to recognize family farms that have survived for 100 years or more.
(Video 07/22/25) LSU AgCenter horticulturist Jason Stagg introduces you to Super Plant selection Vermillionaire cuphea on this edition of Get It Growing,
(Video 07/08/25) LSU AgCenter horticulturist Jason Stagg and AgCenter horticulturist Mary Helen Ferguson discuss how to prune overgrown blueberry bushes.
(Video 07/01/25) LSU AgCenter horticulturist Jason Stagg explains how to determine whether a fig is properly ripened and ready to pick.
(Video 06/12/25) The summer heat has arrived, and people are feeling it. It is important not to overdo it because it could lead to severe medical issues.
(Video 06/24/25) Have you seen dead areas of your lawn or a large amount of weed growth? Learn how lawn aeration can address those issues and improve your lawn.
(Video 06/17/25) Learn how to create rain gardens that can lessen contaminant runoff, while creating a pleasing look to the landscape.
(Video 06/10/25) On this edition of Get It Growing, we look at the dangers ambrosia beetles pose to trees and what can be done to minimize the damage.
(Video 06/03/25) It's blueberry picking season and Louisiana gardeners have a lot of varieties to choose from. What are some of the best yield varieties?
(Video 05/26/25) The LSU AgCenter Super Plant for spring 2025 is gaura.
(Video 05/19/25) Tractor seat plant is a great choice for those parts of your landscape that don’t get sunlight.
(Video 5-5-25) LSU AgCenter horticulturist Jason Stagg talks about reliable plants that will last through the entire season while providing impressive color.
(Video: 5-5-25) LSU AgCenter horticulturist Jason Stagg explains why ajuga is a great selection for shady parts of your landscape.
(Video 4/28/25) Eric DeBoer joins AgCenter horticulturist Jason Stagg to discuss how to properly fertilize your lawn to make healthy.
(Video 05/14/25) LSU AgCenter entomologist Aaron Ashbrook joins AgCenter horticulturist Jason Stagg to explain how to minimize mosquitos in your yard.
(Video 04/07/25) LSU AgCenter horticulturist Jason Stagg explains why the Southern Indica azalea was chosen as this year’s Louisiana Super Plant for the spring.
(Video 03/31/25) Ashbrook joins AgCenter horticulturist Jason Stagg to explain how to control ants in our yards using the Texas two-step.
(Video 03/24/25) LSU AgCenter horticulturist Jason Stagg discusses a couple of the most plentiful weeds and how to remove them.
(Video 03/20/25) The Louisiana Agriculture Hall of Distinction recently inducted three new members.
(Video 03/20/25) Louisiana is home to many famous chefs, and the Louisiana 4-H Food Challenge may be training ground for the next wave of chefs.
(Video 3/3/25) Some landscapes require a lot of time and effort to maintain the plants.
(Video 2/24/25) Now is a great time to take steps to help maintain small trees and shrubs in your landscape.
(Video 02/17/25) LSU AgCenter horticulturist Michael Polozola about some of the best pecan varieties for our state and the best time to plant them.
(Video 02/10/25) LSU AgCenter horticulturist Jason Stagg advises patience before removing plants that appear to be dead after a freeze.
(Video 01/27/25) On this Get It Growing, discover some great small trees you can use in your yard and how to properly plant them.
(Video 02/03/25) On this Get It Growing, learn how to get the best fig cuttings to propagate a healthy plant.
(Video 2/6/25) Sugarcane acreage across Louisiana has been expanding for the past decade, and one of the primary reasons is less volatility in sugar prices.
(Video 01/27/25) LSU AgCenter horticulturist Jason Stagg mentions some great small trees you can use in your yard and explains how to properly plant them.
(Video 01/20/25) LSU AgCenter horticulturists Jason Stagg and Michael Polozola discuss tips for growing the camellia japonica.
(Video 01/13/25) LSU AgCenter horticulturists Jason Stagg and Anna Timmerman discuss the pawpaw tree — a native Louisiana plant.
(Video 12/23/24) This year, crop yields returned to average or above-average levels, but now prices for nearly all ag commodities have fallen.
(Video 12/23/24) In September, Cade LeJeune was named the executive director of Louisiana agricultural education and state FFA adviser.
(Video 12/26/24) On this edition of Get It Growing, LSU AgCenter horticulturist Jason Stagg describes some important steps for maintaining plants moved indoors.
(Video 12/23/24) There’s a reason why some satsuma fruits look very different than others.
(Video 12/19/24) On this Get It Growing, LSU AgCenter horticulturist Jason Stagg explains some of the best holly varieties to grow in your landscape.
(Video 12/16/24) Citrus trees can be a great addition to your landscape.
(Video 12/11/24) Much of the Cajun prairie has been lost, but a group of Louisiana 4-H members are hoping a little bit returns through a restoration project.
(Video 12/04/24) LSU AgCenter horticulturist Jason Stagg explains how to care for your poinsettias so they last through the holidays.
(Video 11/27/24) LSU AgCenter horticulturist Jason Stagg provides you with some good perennials to plant in your landscape now.
(Video 11/24/24) The cooler months are the best time to plant trees in the landscape.
(Video 11/17/24) With the approach of colder weather, it’s time to clean up your garden beds and prepare them for the cool season ahead.
(Video 11/03/24) A summer drought is not the only time you should water your trees.
(11/10/24) With cooler temperatures, it’s now time to start growing culinary herbs in your garden.
(Video 10/28/24) The LSU AgCenter’s Louisiana Super Plant program identifies excellent plants that look beautiful and grow well throughout Louisiana.
(Video 10/21/24) There are many reasons why it’s a good idea to mulch around your trees.
(Video 10/14/24) While most pollinator plants bloom during the spring, salvias keep pollinators content throughout the fall.
(Video 10/7/24) Now is a good time to get rid of different types of vines that are crawling up our trees and shrubs.
(Video 9/30/24) Late summer is a great time to weed your garden beds.
(Video 9/23/24) Chrysanthemums are beautiful plants for the fall.
(Video 9/9/24) Rose blooms are now waning after the long summer.
(Video 9/16/24) The summer heat has taken its toll on most summer plants, leaving landscapes looking worn out.
(Video 09/04/24) The LSU AgCenter Sweet Potato Research Station is celebrating its 75th anniversary.
(Video 09/04/24) Optimism was high when Louisiana rice producers began harvesting their crop, but as the harvest progressed, yields started falling.
(Video 08/23/24) Hot, dry weather this month has helped Louisiana corn producers make quick work of this year's crop.
(Video 08/23/24) To help protect the forest, researchers with the LSU AgCenter are determining what insects are present there now.
(Video 08/05/24) Air plants are very unique. They don’t grow in soil like so many other plants and they can create a unique ambience for your home.
(Video 09/02/24) On this Get It Growing, LSU AgCenter horticulturist Will Afton explains how recycled nursery containers are just one of many options.
(Video 08/26/24) LSU AgCenter horticulturist Will Afton explains why proper irrigation is crucial to the survival of newly applied turfgrass sod.
(Video 08/15/24) Here are some important steps to properly prepare soil and then apply turfgrass sods into your landscape.
