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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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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Dealing with Snails/Slugs
Our Fall and Winter garden beds are less prone to pests, but snails and slugs will stick with you year round, feasting on all of…
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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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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…
