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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Pepper Jelly: From Garden to Jar
Pepper jelly is one of those treats that we just love to make, eat, and give away, as it just leads to good time and memories. I use Jalapeno peppers fresh from the garden to make it. If you don't …
Garden Update (08-21-2020)
Our backyard organic raised-bed and container garden is doing pretty well considering it's getting to end of the summer. I've already pulled most of my Spring/Summer plants as they just won't …
Roasted Salsa Verde – From Garden to the Jar
Salsa Verde is a sauce or salsa made from tomatillos that you might recognize as that delicious greenish salsa you dip your tortilla chips in at your favorite Mexican restaurant. Other common …
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Louisiana Simple Living – Who we are
Hello from Louisiana Simple Living! My name is Darrell, along with my wife and much better half Erin, my son Ryan and daughter Amanda, welcome you to our BLOG. Our lives wouldn't be complete without …
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