Winter break is right around the corner and we at Green Light New Orleans would be grateful to host your group of volunteers! For schools and educational groups we offer a variety of service-learning packages in each of our program areas- energy-efficiency, permaculture and … [Read more...]
The Joys of Community Outreach
The process of directly installing light bulbs, rain barrels, and gardens in the homes of New Orleanians is such a personal and even vulnerable experience. Demographics and system protocols become a person, with a story, eager to participate in this simple opportunity for home … [Read more...]
Dealing with Snails/Slugs
Our Fall and Winter garden beds are less prone to pests, but snails and slugs will stick with you year round, feasting on all of your precious leafy greens. Physically removing them is difficult to keep on top of since they mainly come out at night to eat. So, here are … [Read more...]
November Planting
Dear Backyard Gardener, November is here and you'll want to spend this month tending to your winter vegetables- salad greens and root vegetables. Due to Louisiana's mild cool season, you can still germinate seeds and put new seedlings in the ground. This is great since you … [Read more...]
October Planting
Dear Backyard Gardener, October is here and you'll want to spend this month planting your winter vegetables as well as resowing your favorite fall roots and greens. Jim Mizell will be at the Crescent City Farmer's Market in Uptown Square most Tuesdays from 9am-1pm with … [Read more...]