Don’t Rush To Discard Freeze-Damaged Plants

Wait at least one week before pulling up and discarding any cool-season bedding plants that have incurred freeze damage. Dianthus, for example, may look somewhat melted and unusually dark green right after a freeze, but they often can bounce back. Photo by Olivia McClure/LSU AgCenter

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By Olivia McClure LSU AgCenter on

February 18, 2026

Don’t Rush To Discard Freeze-Damaged Plants

Bitterly cold weather has settled in across Louisiana and much of the country. If you woke up Monday morning to discover frozen, limp plants outside your window, you might be tempted to trim them or simply discard them to tidy up the garden.

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NEW LEAGUE – NEW HEIGHTS

By Craig Franklin Editor

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By Craig Franklin Editor

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Police Jury Committee Appointments

By Craig Franklin Editor

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Three Newspapers Bought by Franklin Group

Staff Report

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Louisiana’s largest private newspaper corporation, Louisiana State Newspapers (LSN), has decided to sell three of their north Louisiana newspapers to ...

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A Franklin Dream Achieved

Submitted Article

February 18, 2026

As noted on the front page of this week’s edition, our family was blessed to be able to purchase three additional newspapers, which we’ll start operat...