Grown in subtropical climates, okra is rich in dietary fiber and vitamins C and K. Mostly famous for its pod, which can be slimy when cooked, its leaves are also edible and its seeds can be used to derive oil. How to Harvest: Harvest promptly by clipping pods at 3-4" long to … [Read more...]
This Week’s Planting – 9/11/17
Backyard Gardener, We visited with Jim Mizell at the Crescent City Farmer's Market in Uptown Square and he gave some suggestions on what would be good to plant this week. He will be at the market Tuesday, Sept. 12th from 9am-1pm with seedlings of the following plants, or you … [Read more...]
Green Light’s Teaching Edible Garden
Last summer (2014), we introduced the concept of permaculture, a farming philosophy that works with, rather then against nature. If you missed the explanation and discussion of permaculture, please check it out here. Now that you’re caught up on the permaculture basics, we have … [Read more...]
Green Light Spotlight: Heart 2 Heart Family Worship Center
Robert Oliver is a member of the Heart 2 Heart Family Worship Center's, an up and coming church on Washington Avenue where Green Light recently installed a vegetable garden. He generously agreed to meet me in the middle of the day, when the city’s heat is at its most sweltering, … [Read more...]
Green Light Spotlight: Melinda Morris
I am warmly greeted at the door by Melinda and a barking dog I am soon to learn is named Sandy. He trots ahead, much friendlier now that we're acquainted, and leads the way as we head to Melinda's shade-patched backyard. I was stunned when I first saw her four square foot garden, … [Read more...]