Demetria Christo of Eco Urban will speak on how to harvest  rainwater with water catchment systems like bioswales, rain gardens, and rain barrels, and how to select appropriate water-loving vegetation.

At Greenhouse:  herbs, sun-loving tropicals, LA SuperPlants, vines and butterfly plants.

Location: 1137 Baronne St, New Orleans, LA

Date: Saturday, June 8

Time: Gates are open from 9am-noon.  Demetria speaks at 10am.

For more information contact Nell Howard.

A huge thanks to the Eat Local Challenge for asking us to partner on this amazing event.

See the Eat Local Challenge Webpage for this event for upcoming details on meeting location.

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Available at the greenhouse: warm season vegetables, herbs, summer color that can withstand heat, and pine straw to help keep down those summer weeds.

Location: 1137 Baronne St, New Orleans, LA

Date: Saturday, July 13

Time: Gates are open from 9am-noon.  Russell Harris speaks at 10am.

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Parkway Partners realizes that everyone is inundated with too much email, and thus only sends only the most vital information every month.

FOR SALE AT THE GREENHOUSE:

Vegetables, herbs, Louisiana Super Plants and annual color.

Don’t forget to visit our Sale Table!

WHERE:

1137 Baronne Street, New Orleans, LA 70113

WHEN:

Gates are open from 9am – noon.

Russell speaks at 10am inside the main building.

The 2013 Tree and Plant Sale, a collaboration between the Department of Parks and Parkways and Parkway Partners, is right around the corner.

FOR SALE:  favorite New Orleans plants, trees, flowering shrubs, perennials, hanging baskets, roses and citrus trees from local nurseries

The annual sale is a special educational effort for home gardeners.  The City of New Orleans Department of Parks and Parkways staff — urban foresters, landscape architects and horticulturists — will guide participants in selections.  Pictures of your horticultural challenges are encouraged.

These insects can strip an entire tree of its leaves and even kill mature trees, especially Oaks.  They also have a nasty sting when touched by pets or people.

Orders for spraying are conducted on a first come first serve basis, so sign up now.  Click  the Save Our Trees Form 2013 and either email or FAX it back to Burdette Fouchia at 504 620 2225, or bfouchia@parkwaypartnersnola.org.

Please note that trees cannot be sprayed until the caterpillars have hatched.  The cost is $75/tree

Other Save Our Trees services:

• Tree Fertilization: professionals fertilize your trees, helping to strengthen and nourish your tree – $65/tree

• Termite Treatment:  a licensed company uses treatment methods approved by the city’s Department of Parks and Parkways – $130/tree

***A discounted price is offered on orders of 10 or more trees, so connect with your neighbors and place an order for your block!

Contact Burdette Fouchia with your orders at:  504 620 2224, ext 100  or  bfouchia@parkwaypartnersnola.org.  You may either mail in your check or PAY ONLINE.  Treatments cannot be executed until payment is received.

Also, join us in meeting and greeting Andrew Loyd, our new Horticulture Cooperative Extension Agent in Orleans Parish.

Available for sale at Parkway Partners’ greenhouse:

• a variety of Citrus and Fig Trees
• Native Trees
• LSU Super Plants
• Winter Herbs
• Colorful Annuals

Visit our SALE TABLE!  2013 Growing Calendars are also available for just $7!

Gates are open from 9am-noon.  Alan Vaughn speaks at 10am inside the main building.  Plants will be for sale in the yard and greenhouse.