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From start to finish!

December 28, 2019 By Andreas Hoffmann

Green Light New Orleans' rain barrels go through quite a long process before they can be installed at a home. The barrels must be cleaned out, sanded, primed, painted and, finally, installed. Because of this lengthy sequence, it's rare that a volunteer gets to participate in … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Art, Environmental Education, Food, Rain barrel, Stormwater Management

Why are Western Michigan University students in New Orleans?

December 19, 2019 By Andreas Hoffmann

Green Light New Orleans + 11 Western Michigan University students = 1 impactful week of environmental stewardship! Did you know New Orleans is sinking about half an inch a year? Green Light New Orleans is a nonprofit organization that provides energy efficient light bulbs, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: CFL Program, Energy-efficiency, Environmental Education, Food, Green Light Spotlight, Green Light Volunteer, Rain barrel, Stormwater Management

Summer Gardening Tips From Our Garden Coordinator!

May 4, 2019 By Jessica Caines

New Orleans summers can be very intense for people and plants. Here are some tips to help you beat the heat this year: 1) Water early in the day- water will evaporate quickly as the day heats up and the sun comes out. You might want to water a little more than the rest of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Food, Garden Troubleshooting, Teaching Garden, Uncategorized

Green Light Garden Revival

April 27, 2019 By Jessica Caines

This spring our garden coordinator Helena has been working very hard with the help of some ready and willing volunteers to take our teaching garden to a whole new level! Green Light's teaching garden serves as a living classroom where future backyard vegetable garden recipients … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Current Event, Environmental Education, Food, Teaching Garden

Garden-Approved Recipe #2

December 19, 2018 By Jessica Caines

Place beets in a large stockpot with water to cover. Bring to a boil, and cook until tender, about 15 minutes depending on the size of the beets. If beets are large, cut them into quarters. Drain, reserving 2 cups of the beet water, cool and peel. Sterilize jars and lids by … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Food

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