Birds at Longue Vue
I was a dinosaur kid. I had all the toys: apatosaurus, stegosaurus, tyrannosaurus, triceratops, pachycephalosaurus—all of the -sauruses! And of course, if you asked me what my favorite was, it
Eradicating Weeds with Solarization/Occultation
In Southeast Louisiana, this is the season where most home vegetable gardens are invaded with nagging summer annual weeds. For home gardeners that use safe environmental practices, cost of natural
Love > Hate. Love > Fear.
I grew up an only child in small-town Ohio. One Saturday when I was 8 or 9, my family went on a shopping trip to Dayton. When we pulled into
ALGAE: Adventures in Ambrosia, by Catherine Vogel
Here at Longue Vue, we strive to be as environmentally friendly as possible. Plant-based food is often served on bamboo plates (which will later be a great addition to our
Letters from the Gardens
Black History: Why it is Important to Understand and Study it Beyond a Month’s Celebration
Federal marshals escorting 6-year-old Ruby Bridges into William J. Frantz Elementary School in New Orleans. African American History represents the perseverance and pride of history within the African diaspora. In
Letters from the Gardens
Growth – January 2023
Edgar Stern (speaking at a Dillard graduation ceremony) helped to found both Dillard and its teaching hospital. Although the founding trustees were segregated into black and white boards, Edgar served
Enjoying the Simple Things at Longue Vue – January 2023
Gardener Chris Booth hauling harvested citrus Harvested oranges in Walled Garden. Gardener, Mario, setting up ladder to harvest citrus high in orange tree. Working in a garden has many perks,
New Year’s Eve – January 2023
Taken from the Main House stairs, this photo shows the lower hall in the 1950s. Here is a photo from the Playhouse balcony the year a bubble machine was the
Baby Box Turtle! – December 2022
The gardeners just spotted this newly-hatched baby eastern box turtle in the Discovery Garden! You can check out our current animal, insect, and plant photos via iNaturalist. This amazing app