Angelonia … the Summer Snapdragon Angelonia, native to Mexico and the West Indies, is commonly called summer snapdragon due to the appearance of its delicate-looking flowers. There are about 30 species of Angelonia native to the tropical and subtropical New World. Angelonia has a tall, upright habit reaching up to 18 inches in height. Full bloom spikes cover […]
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Buddleia aka Butterfly Bush for Pollinators According to the National Wildlife Federation, pollinators are responsible for one of every three bites of food that we eat. We can help pollinators by planting native and non-invasive plants that produce both pollen and nectar to attract not just bees and butterflies, but also hummingbirds, small mammals, bats,
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(Faun Fenderson, LMG Class of 2010, gives us a mini tour of her Faubourg Marigny garden – a virtual sanctuary in the center of a city block. Here she’s seen beneath her huge fig tree.) Master Gardener Spotlight: Faun Fenderson Please tell us a little about yourself. (I really don’t like talking about myself …
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History of Hanging Gardens Legend says these tiered gardens of trees shrubs and vines resembled a sloping mountain landscape. Many believe that the Hanging Gardens of Babylon are the inspiration behind the modern-day hanging basket. The story goes, King Nebuchadnezzar built the gardens some 3000 years ago to cheer his homesick wife who originated from
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Cynthia Miranda, MGGNO Class of 2018, is the project lead for the Louisiana Super Plant Project at City Park since 2019. She is also a member of Longue Vue and the Native Plant Initiative. And in 2022, Cynthia’s garden became a LA Certified Habitat Master Gardener Spotlight: Cynthia Miranda Tell us a little about yourself.
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