Fall Transitioning
GREEN LIGHT NEW ORLEANS | BACKYARD GARDEN FOR GARDENING QUESTIONS, CALL US! 504-324-2429 How to transition your garden from Summer to Fall 1. Remove the…
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Bell Pepper
Rich in antioxidants and vitamin C, bell peppers are the perfect combination of sweet with a little bit of spice. They come in all different…
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Asparagus
Unlike most vegetable plants, asparagus is a perennial plant, meaning it will stick around for up to 20 years. You will want to let the…
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Basil
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…
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Banana Pepper
A full sun pepper plant which grows to 1 to 2 feet and yields bright yellow peppers 2-5 inches long which have a mild, tangy…
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Jalapeño
A medium sized plant which will grow to around three feet tall and bears cylindrical green peppers between 2 and 3 inches in length. They in…
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Okra
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…
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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…
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Garden Troubleshooting: Red Ants
How to get rid of red ants? There are a few common ways to deal with red ants. First, you can pour boiling water and/or…
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Garden Troubleshooting: Leaf Miner
This picture was sent to us by a gardener. We sent it to LSU AgCenter, and they responded: Yes, this is leaf miner damage. It…
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Garden Resources and Tips
Hi Green Light Gardeners! We hope you and your gardens are doing well. We’re reaching out to offer some tips for the heat. As it…
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GiveNOLA Day on Tuesday, May 2
The Greater New Orleans Foundation’s fourth annual GiveNOLA Day is next week! On Tuesday, May 2, you will have the opportunity to participate in a…
