The Great State of Louisiana, sitting mostly below sea level, has different climates throughout each region of the state. The US Department of Agriculture has designated different plant …
Harvest Backyard Spring Garden
Our backyard organic raised bed garden is doing well so it's time to harvest our backyard spring garden in Zone 9A. This is an early harvest and will focus on those vegetables that I can bring inside …
DIY grow grape plants on the fence: Espalier method
Today, we are going to talk about the DIY grape espalier method which is a great way to grow grapes plants on the fence in your backyard, especially with limited spacing. I’ve always wanted to get …
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7 Key Reasons Why I Started a Garden
There are many reasons why I started a garden. Let me give you those 7 key reasons why I started a garden! Gardening is a growing and satisfying hobby and/or lifestyle especially over the last few …
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The Big Bug Hunt
What if there was a free service that could alert you via email of garden pests coming soon to your specific location? That would be pretty cool. Well, guess what, there is and they are the Big …
Plant Spotlight: Sweet Potatoes, Murasaki and Vardaman
Let me show you how simple it is to grow sweet potatoes, by planting slips and then harvesting them. I’m going to put a spotlight on 2 varieties that I grew this summer, Vardaman and the Murasaki. I …
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