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 …
Spring Garden Planning Checklist
This week I’m looking at all the video topics that are in my backlog and the one that keep bubbling up is to review a checklist for planning a Spring Garden. I know it’s hard to believe that we …
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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9 Favorite Seeds to Sow in August (Zone 9A)
Join Louisiana Simple Living as I discuss 9 of my favorite seeds to sow in August in Zone 9A. Who says Spring is the only time to Garden? Are you going to have a Fall garden? I say yes, you really …
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Strawberry Jalapeno Jam: From Garden to Jar
A few years back I was looking for another tasty way to preserve my jalapeno pepper harvest. I came across a recipe that intrigued me which paired jalapeno peppers with strawberries. So, I tried it …
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Best Roasted Salsa Verde Recipe for Canning
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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