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Dusty Miller: Why it's a Louisiana Super Plant and the time is now to add it to your yard

With eye-catching, silvery foliage that’s velvet-soft to the touch, Dusty Miller is a unique plant. Add to that the fact that ...

Why is Día de los Muertos celebrated? And how can you celebrate in the Palm Springs area?

Join the city of Palm Springs for its fifth annual Día de los Muertos celebration at the Demuth Community Center. This event ...

Medellín, Colombia—the ‘city of eternal spring’—blooms in 2026

One of the most inspiring places to visit in 2026, Colombia’s second-largest city has earned its spot as an enchanting ...

Medellín 2026: When to visit, where to stay, and what to do

One of the most inspiring places to visit in 2026, Colombia’s second-largest city has earned its spot as an enchanting ...
Family Destinations Guide

This Picture-Perfect Town In California Is A Dream Destination For Outdoor Lovers

Tucked away in a picturesque valley just 10 miles from the Pacific Ocean sits Lompoc, a charming town that might be the state’s most underrated outdoor paradise. The locals pronounce it “Lom-poke,” ...

Louisiana Living: In The Garden

Today on Louisiana Living, Ashley Doughty is joined by Kerry Heafner discussing two upcoming programs taking place. For more ...
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Federal shutdown hits Louisiana farmers during harvest: 'the math just doesn't work'

Each fall, farmers across Louisiana count on the now-shuttered U.S. Department of Agriculture and other federal agencies for ...

The world’s largest wildlife crossing is finally getting plants. Animals are a year away

The Wallis Annenberg Wildlife Crossing is getting plants this month, about 5,000 native plants grown from seed gathered from ...