Cutting back, inviting abundance ..read more

One of South Louisiana's most common native shrubs deserves a place in modern landscaping ..read more

An ode to nocturnal pollinators ..read more

Summer's evening bloom ..read more

Attempting a fisherman's feat only possible in Louisiana ..read more

Outgrowing Miracle Gro ..read more

Derived from the Latin term robustus, meaning “strong as oak,” the word ‘robust’ aptly describes the venerable Southern live oak. Few things—man-made or otherwise—endure the tests of nature and time as do these icons of the Southern landscape. “Robust” certainly describes the Sallier Oak, Lake Charles’s living legend, whose burgeoning branches are supported by roots older than the city itself ..read more

These flying insects with bad reputations are a vital piece of our ecosystem ..read more

One seedling grows into a magnificent tree with many memories ..read more

Radiation Oncologist Kate Castle uses her love of gardening to connect with patients ..read more