Wow! This beautiful weather is just perfect for growing plants! Still mild enough for our salad greens and root vegetables and warm enough for our fruiting plants. We are currently waiting for our seedlings to grow a bit sturdier in their pots before putting them in the garden … [Read more...]
Whole Foods Sponsored a Garden- You Can Too!
Whole Foods graciously donated $400 to build a backyard garden for Barbara Mack, this covers all of her materials, plants, a garden class, and at least 2 years of follow-up support. Barbara is a New Orleans Resident that has been waiting patiently for her Green Light Garden since … [Read more...]
Cilantro
Cilantro is an annual leafy herb which grows one to two feet tall and has finely cut leaves which have a penetrating odor and flavor. All parts of the plants are edible, but the leaves are harvested and called cilantro and when the seeds are harvested, they are known as … [Read more...]
Arugula
Arugula is a leafy green annual that grows to be between 1 and 3 feet whose tasty leaves are rich in potassium and vitamin C. Arugula grows fast, especially in direct sun. How to harvest: Pick only the outer leaves, so the plant remains intact and usable for weeks to come. … [Read more...]
Winter Harvesting
WINTER HARVESTING ARUGULA, CILANTRO, COLLARDS, EARLY MIZUNA, KALE, LEAF LETTUCE, MUSTARD GREENS, PARSLEY, and SWISS CHARD - Cut outer leaves at the base when they are big enough to eat. Always leave at least 1/3 of plant leaves to allow plants to continue growing. BUTTER … [Read more...]