Operation Cayratication
By: Anandi A. Premlall, Sustainability Coordinator Front Back Flowering Cayratia japonica is a perennial vine of the Vitaceae family (a cousin of grapes!) and has palmately compound leaves that are […]
Soil Blocking
What is soil blocking and how does it work? Soil blocking is a method of propagating seedlings that involves filling a metal blocking tool with soil and squeezing to form
Root Up Rosellinia Root Rot
By Simeon Benjamin, Gardener In January 2023 LSU AgCenter identified a major pathogen in the Wild Garden called Rosellinia root rot. Seldom seen in ornamental landscapes it spreads rapidly through
A brief history of Longue Vue’s Louisiana Iris Collection!
Longue Vue’s Wild Garden contains the “oldest consistently maintained Louisiana iris collection in the greater New Orleans area” as published by the Society of Louisiana Irises in 2012. Ellen Shipman’s
Confronting Citrus Canker
Citrus canker is a common disease in New Orleans gardens, caused by the bacterium Xanthomonas axonopodis. The disease appears as lesions on fruits, leaves, and stems, causing defoliation. It causes
Memories at Longue Vue
When the holidays end and the new year begins, I always find myself looking back and reflecting on all the memories we made. I feel a sense of accomplishment when
The Garden Fairy Pantry
The Garden Fairy Pantry: Golden Milk Magic
Hello, Plant People! I hope y’all are staying warm and the freeze didn’t do too much damage to your plants. We’ve been busy at Longue Vue maintaining our plant collection
The Garden Fairy Pantry
The Garden Fairy Pantry: Rosemary Hair Oil, A Garden Symphony for Lustrous Hair
Hello, Plant People! I’m back with more botanical indulgence! My Rosemary Hair Oil is a carefully crafted recipe that combines the regal charm of rosemary with a symphony of garden-inspired
The Garden Fairy Pantry
The Garden Fairy Pantry: Tarragon Butter
Hello, plant people!! It’s time for another recipe and this one is right on time for the holiday cooking: Tarragon Butter! This whimsical concoction is a celebration of the herbaceous
The Garden Fairy Pantry
The Garden Fairy Pantry: Fire Cider
Hello, plant people! It’s the end of summer and time for us to switch gears and prepare for Autumn! I know seasonal changes can be challenging for our health, so