From start to finish!
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…
Food
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Why are Western Michigan University students in New Orleans?
Green Light New Orleans + 11 Western Michigan University students = 1 impactful week of environmental stewardship! Did you know New Orleans is sinking about…
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Summer Gardening Tips From Our Garden Coordinator!
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…
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Green Light Garden Revival
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…
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Garden-Approved Recipe #2
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…
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Garden-Approved Recipe #1
Boil potatoes and garlic in a large pot of salted water until just tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Drain and let cool to room…
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Volunteer Spotlight: Nova Southeastern University
On December 13th and 14th, a group of students from Nova Southeastern University (NSU) in Florida came to visit and volunteer at the Green Light…
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Donation Spotlight: Compost from Westward Productions!
We are grateful to Westward Productions for their donation of compost to the Green Light New Orleans Backyard Garden program. Westward recently wrapped filming “The First,” where the production…
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February Garden
Wow! This beautiful weather is just perfect for growing plants! Still mild enough for our salad greens and root vegetables and warm enough for our…
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Whole Foods Sponsored a Garden- You Can Too!
Whole Foods graciously donated $400 to build a backyard garden for Barbara Mack, this covers all of her materials, plants, a garden class, and at…
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Cilantro
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….
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Arugula
Arugula is a leafy green annual that grows to be between 1 and 3 feet whose tasty leaves are rich in potassium and vitamin C….
