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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Volunteer Spotlight: Jackie and Ben
Nearly every day, there is an awesome volunteer at Green Light New Orleans helping install rain barrels, paint garden beds, schedule light bulb routes, etc….
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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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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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Nasturtium
Nasturtium flowers and plants are edible. Some use the seeds as a substitute for capers. Nasturtiums are rich in vitamin C, but only when eaten…
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Thyme
Thyme is mostly used as a kitchen herb but it is also used in natural medicine in connection with chest and respiratory problems. How to…
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Chard (Swiss or Rainbow)
Swiss Chard is not from Switzerland! It is actually closely related to the beet which originates in coastal regions of the Mediterranean. Chard is a…
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Papaya
Papayas are native to southern Mexico and Central America. The fruit is also called a “tree melon,” Papaw or Paw Paw. The seeds of the…
