Got a question about Green Light’s rain barrels? We’ve got answers
We’ve been out installing rain barrels all summer, and one of our favorite parts of each installation is getting to meet and chat with applicants….
Green Light Gardener
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Community Member Spotlight: Ms. Rosie
Ms. Rosie received light bulbs from us back in 2015, and on January 22, 2019 we installed both a rain barrel and a garden for…
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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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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….
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Winter Harvesting
WINTER HARVESTING ARUGULA, CILANTRO, COLLARDS, EARLY MIZUNA, KALE, LEAF LETTUCE, MUSTARD GREENS, PARSLEY, and SWISS CHARD – Cut outer leaves at the base when they are…
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Volunteer This Winter Break!
Winter break is right around the corner and we at Green Light New Orleans would be grateful to host your group of volunteers! For schools…
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November Planting
Dear Backyard Gardener, November is here and you’ll want to spend this month tending to your winter vegetables- salad greens and root vegetables. Due to Louisiana’s mild cool…
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October Planting
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….
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September Planting
Backyard Gardener, It’s time to really get our Fall beds going, so here is a word on transitioning out of our Summer beds! We visited with Jim…
