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Cilantro

December 13, 2017 By Amelie Desormeaux

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...]

Filed Under: Current Harvest, Food, Green Light Gardener, Herbs, Seasonal Recipes, Teaching Garden Tagged With: garden, greenlightgardener, GreenLightNewOrleans, growyourown, Living Sustainably, teaching garden

October Planting

October 4, 2017 By Amelie Desormeaux

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...]

Filed Under: Current Harvest, Food, Garden Troubleshooting, Green Light Gardener, Herbs, Teaching Garden, Uncategorized, Vegetables Tagged With: garden, greenlightgardener, GreenLightNewOrleans, growyourown, Living Sustainably, teaching garden, urban farming

Basil

September 20, 2017 By Amelie Desormeaux

A culinary herb with a strong smell- depending on the variety, it could be more pungent and licorice-like or more sweet. It has been used in cuisine’s all over the world, but is perhaps most famous for its uses in Italian and Southeast Asian meals. How to Harvest: Begin light … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Food, Green Light Gardener, Herbs, Seasonal Recipes, Teaching Garden, Vegetables

Rosemary

December 14, 2016 By Andreas Hoffmann

Rosemary

Rosemary is an evergreen herb that assists in increasing blood flow to the brain, maintaining a healthy immune system, and reducing the frequency of asthma attacks. It also improves memory and alleviates stress. In addition, rosemary oil aids in healing skin irritations, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Current Harvest, Herbs, Teaching Garden Tagged With: Rosemary

Nasturtium

December 13, 2016 By Andreas Hoffmann

Nasturtium

Nasturtium flowers and plants are edible. Some use the seeds as a substitute for capers. Nasturtiums are rich in vitamin C, but only when eaten raw. Cooking them destroys the vitamin C. Nasturtiums will give an antibiotic boost so when you feel illness coming on, eat two or three … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Herbs, Teaching Garden Tagged With: teaching garden

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