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….
Vegetables
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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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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…
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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…
