Master Gardeners: Weather perfect for planting fruit trees

HUNTSVILLE — The winter has been a gardeners dream in Southeast Texas. The extremely mild temperatures and abundant rain have been a marked change from the drought and record breaking temperatures landscapes endured in 2011.

Camellias in the spotlight at Hammond ag center

The annual camellia garden stroll is planned Feb. 26 from 1-4 p.m. at the LSU AgCenter's Hammond Research Station.

Camellias in the spotlight at LSU AgCenter's station in Hammond, La.

HAMMOND, La. - The annual camellia garden stroll is planned Feb. 26 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the LSU AgCenter's Hammond Research Station.

WINDMILL COUNTRY: Topguard approved to battle cotton root rot

Wall farmer Doug Wilde joyfully spoke the sentiments of cotton, fruit and tree growers across Texas after receiving word last week that Topguard, the brand name of flutriafol, has been approved for control of cotton root rot. It was granted an emergency use permit.

Camellias in spotlight at Hammond ag center

HAMMOND — The annual camellia garden stroll is planned Feb. 26 from 1-4 p.m. at the LSU AgCenter's Hammond Research Station.