This month has been a newsworthy one here at Green Light New Orleans! Read more about the stories on our rain barrel and backyard vegetable garden installations. On Friday, April 7, WDSU news aired a segment chronicling one of Green Light's rain barrel installations. Watch the … [Read more...]
Volunteer Spotlight: Russell Swanzy
Today we’d like to share our appreciation for Green Light volunteer Russell Swanzy. Russell has been a helping hand across all Green Light’s programs. From priming garden beds and rain barrels to home installations, Russell has been a welcome member of the team. Russell … [Read more...]
Eggplant
Eggplants are a beautiful flowering plant. Right now Green Light is harvesting lots of eggplant at our Edible Teaching Garden. We use a pair of sharp scissors to cut the eggplant at the stem. Once they are too big, eggplants will become bitter or mushy so be sure to harvest once … [Read more...]
Moringa
Moringa leaves are incredibly nutritious, containing essential antioxidants, amino acids, and vitamins. Moringa can lower blood sugar and cholesterol in addition to increasing lactating women's milk production. How to harvest: Cut leaf stems with a sharp knife. How to … [Read more...]