Mama Lendia's Roots

Hey y’all! Look what’s growing in the garden!

All I want this Summer is homegrown tomatoes!

It's that time of year again! Time to get planting for spring and summer! I'm trying my hand at growing in zone 9b for the first time, and I'm starting with tomatoes. What unique tomato varieties are you guys growing?

Hey y’all! Quick update - I recently joined a community garden and I’m beyond excited for Spring planting! It’s amazing to be part of a community!

I’m growing garlic! Or at least I’m trying to. I’ve never grown garlic before, but there’s a first time for everything!

My curry chicken and rice with peas recipe was amazing! Would you all like the full recipe? ُ

HOW TO FIND YOUR LOCAL EXTENSION OFFICE! In my previous post, I explained the importance of contacting your local extension office. In this post, I explain how I went about finding my extension office and its resources.

A “freeze?!” In New Orleans?! No, thank you!! I don’t know want it!

CONTACT YOUR LOCAL EXTENSION OFFICE! If there is one piece of advice I can offer for beginner gardeners, or gardeners who are starting over in a new climate, that would be it.

Your local extension office will provide you valuable information that’s tailored directly to your area. Here in New Orleans, my extension office is . They are truly amazing and very knowledgeable! Contact your local extension office!

Have you ever wondered how to stake a citrus tree? This is how I do it!

It’s time to repot my fruit trees! This is the method I used! Also, please forgive my bad sound and the bad angle!