The Dirt

By: Phyllis Giffard Native Plant Advocate Eric Vanbergen began promoting natives at a very young age. This month we salute Eric Vanbergen...

By: Phyllis Giffard Sandra Walkin celebrates her gold-level certification in Lake Charles. When Sandra purchased 11 acres in 1991, it was...

By: Phyllis Giffard Rebecca Howard celebrates her bronze-level certification in Lafayette. ANPP congratulates Rebecca Howard of Lafayette...

By: Phyllis Giffard Bill Jones celebrates his bronze-level certification in Lafayette. ANPP congratulates Bill and Elise Jones of...

The Potter Family celebrates their gold-level certification in Lake Charles. The Potter’s house is another spot in Lake Charles where the...

By: Phyllis Giffard Pam Blanchard, coordinator of the LSU Coastal Roots Program This month we salute Dr. Pam Blanchard, coordinator of...

By: Phyllis Giffard Indian Pink (Spigelia marilandica) Indian pink or Pink root is a clump forming herbaceous perennial with deep green...

By: Phyllis Giffard Donna Weifenbach, ANPP President in 2022 This month we take advantage of our President Dona Weifenbach’s short hiatus...

By: Phyllis Giffard Louisiana Irises This is the time of year that our Louisiana irises shine. While we are not the only state with...

By: Phyllis Giffard Common Milkweed, Asclepias incarnata Native milkweed species in the genus Asclepias are herbaceous perennials found...

By: Phyllis Giffard Louisiana's most dedicated plant educator, Dr. Charles Allen This month we salute one of Louisiana’s most dedicated...

By: Phyllis Giffard ULL Graduate Student, Kimberly Hamm This month we salute Kimberly Hamm. Kimberly is a graduate student at UL...

By: Phyllis Giffard Red Mulberry, Morus rubra Red Mulberry is a deciduous medium sized tree from 30-50 feet tall. It has a broad, rounded...

By: Phyllis Giffard Putting plants in the ground before the end of February while the tops are dormant gives the roots a head start...

By: Phyllis Griffard Melissa Fournet celebrates her silver-level certification in Lafayette. ANPP congratulates Melissa Fournet of...

By: Phyllis Griffard Andre Daugereaux celebrates the gold-level certification at the UL Ecology Center. ANPP congratulates Andre...

By: Phyllis Griffard LJ Delcambre celebrates his gold-level certification in Abbeville. ANPP congratulates LJ Delcambre of Abbeville for...

By: Phyllis Griffard Alisa Broussard celebrates her bronze-level certificaion. ANPP congratulates Alisa Broussard of New Iberia for her...

By: Phyllis Griffard Southern Live Oak, Quercus virginiana Southern live oak is one of the most useful and picturesque trees in the...

By: Phyllis Griffard Rosemary St. Clergy celebrates her gold-level certification in Lafayette. ANPP congratulates Rosemary St. Clergy for...