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ANPP Volunteers
Jan 61 min read
Rattlesnake master, Eryngium yuccifolium
This warm-season, deep-rooted forb is described as an upland species, which prefers sandy, well drained sites (Weaver and Fitzpatrick, 1935)
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ANPP Volunteers
Jan 61 min read
Louise Prejean Lafayette - Gold Louisiana Certified Habitat
ANPP congratulates Louise Prejean of Lafayette for her Gold Certified Natural Habitat!
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ANPP Volunteers
Jan 61 min read
Rudbeckia subtomentosa, Sweet Coneflower
Sweet coneflower is an herbaceous perennial in the daisy family (Asteraceae). Its foliage is low growing until it sends up a flower stalk.
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ANPP Volunteers
Jan 62 min read
Dan Weintritt
Dan Weintritt has been supportive of the Acadiana Native Plant Project (ANPP) since its inception in late 2016.
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ANPP Volunteers
Jan 62 min read
American Persimmon
American Persimmon was our Plant of the Month in January 2025.
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ANPP Volunteers
Jan 12 min read
Featured Native Plant Advocates - Hayden and Joni Hammons
Hayden and Joni are landscape architects and teach landscape architecture at LSU's Robert Reich School of Landscape Architecture.
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ANPP Volunteers
Dec 1, 20243 min read
Your Native Gardening Calendar - December 2024
Tasks for every month, all in one place.
By Dan Weintritt and Friends
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ANPP Volunteers
Nov 1, 20242 min read
Your Native Gardening Calendar - November 2024
By Dan Weintritt and Friends
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ANPP Volunteers
Nov 1, 20241 min read
The Grand Opening for the Teche Gardens and Woods
Sunday, November 3, 2:00pm - 3:30pm  The Grand Opening  for the Teche Gardens Propagation Area and Teche Woods Nature Trail will be...
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ANPP Volunteers
Oct 1, 20243 min read
Your Native Gardening Calendar - October 2024
By Dan Weintritt and Friends
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ANPP Volunteers
Oct 1, 20241 min read
Teche Farm Expansion - October 2024 UpdateÂ
The covered potting shed is ready for us to move in!!
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ANPP Volunteers
Sep 1, 20243 min read
Your Native Gardening Calendar - September 2024
By Dan Weintritt and Friends
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ANPP Volunteers
Sep 1, 20241 min read
Teche Farm Expansion - September 2024 Update
Construction of the covered potting shed is almost complete!!
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ANPP Volunteers
Aug 1, 20241 min read
Teche Farm Expansion - August 2024 Update
The new fence and the gates are installed and they look great!Â
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ANPP Volunteers
Aug 1, 20243 min read
Your Native Garden Calendar - August 2024
By Dan Weintritt and Friends
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ANPP Volunteers
Aug 1, 20241 min read
Teche Farm Expansion - August 2024 Update
The new fence and the gates are installed and they look great!
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ANPP Volunteers
Jul 1, 20243 min read
Your Native Garden Calendar - July 2024
By Dan Weintritt and Friends
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ANPP Volunteers
Jul 1, 20243 min read
Your Native Garden Calendars - July 2024
By Dan Weintritt and Friends
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Louise Prejean
Jun 1, 20242 min read
Feed Our Hibiscus Bee!
Crimson-eyed Rose Mallow, Hibiscus moscheutos, is a perennial that loves full sun and can tolerate a little shade.
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ANPP Volunteers
Jun 1, 20242 min read
Your Native Garden Calendar - June 2024
By Dan Weintritt and Friends
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