Violas are another cool-season favorite, and for good reason. They can survive temperatures well below freezing and are heat tolerant enough to last until mid-May. Their low, mounded growth habit ...

Give your garden classic Louisiana charm with lush greenery, vibrant blooms, and Southern touches that create a warm, ...

The Conservatory of the Two Sisters stands as the garden’s crown jewel – a gleaming glass structure housing plants that would throw in the towel if left to face Louisiana’s climate unprotected. Inside ...

Louisiana hides a secret that rivals any European garden tour, and you don’t need your passport to find it. The New Orleans Botanical Garden at City Park stands as a 12-acre masterpiece where Spanish ...

The Old Farmers' Almanac provides forecasts for regions throughout North America for every month. Here's what it says about ...

The judges gave Brenda Rushin top honors in the 2025 Dispatch Backyard Garden Awards. The hummingbirds, butterflies, bees and a hawk she spotted this summer give her backyard oasis in Grove City ...

The end of summer is the perfect time to start thinking about vegetables to plant in fall for a spring harvest. In fall, the soil is still warm enough for roots to establish before winter sets in. The ...

There are a lot of gardening opportunities in the autumn in our area. One of the easiest and most interesting is to plant wildflower seeds for spring blooms. Start by identifying a portion of your ...

Southern Living magazine named The Joint in New Orleans as the best barbecue spot in Louisiana for 2025. The Bywater neighborhood restaurant is known for its slow-smoked meats and unique side dishes.