How to get rid of red ants? There are a few common ways to deal with red ants. First, you can pour boiling water and/or white vinegar on the ant hill. Another method is to dehydrate the ants. The easiest way to do that is cover the ant hill with uncooked rice. The rice will … [Read more...]
Garden Troubleshooting: Leaf Miner
This picture was sent to us by a gardener. We sent it to LSU AgCenter, and they responded: Yes, this is leaf miner damage. It is difficult to control leaf miners because you have to apply treatment when the adults are mating prior to laying the eggs on the plant. Once hatched … [Read more...]
Garden Resources and Tips
Hi Green Light Gardeners! We hope you and your gardens are doing well. We’re reaching out to offer some tips for the heat. As it gets hotter don’t forget that your garden will need water more than ever! The best time to water is in the early morning. Test how much you need … [Read more...]
GiveNOLA Day on Tuesday, May 2
The Greater New Orleans Foundation's fourth annual GiveNOLA Day is next week! On Tuesday, May 2, you will have the opportunity to participate in a 24-hr online fundraiser to support over 700 non-profit organizations in New Orleans -- including yours truly. GiveNOLA day is the … [Read more...]
Green Light’s Edible City
Green Light’s Edible Teaching Garden, started in 2014, is a fruit and vegetable permaculture garden in the middle of the Hollygrove neighborhood. Mirroring the ideas of Andernach, Germany, the food grown in the front of the garden is open to all neighbors and passerbys. The food … [Read more...]
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