Okra isn’t the first (or seventh) vegetable most people think to buy when they go to the farmers’ market. Known primarily for its use in heavy Southern dishes and infamously for its ability to become ...

Growing okra in your home vegetable garden can provide a wealth of pods to use in the kitchen. Indeed, the plants are so prolific that you may have more pods than you can cook. If you leave some on ...

Q How do I know when to harvest the vegetables in my garden? A: There is nothing as gratifying as harvesting fresh vegetables straight from your own garden. Knowing the best time to pluck the fruit ...

Okra holds a special place in the hearts of many Louisianans. For some, it’s an essential ingredient in gumbo, and for others, it’s a must-grow crop in the summer vegetable garden. It’s no wonder why ...

SUNSET, La. (KLFY) – He’s a jack-of-all-trades. First a gun repairman, vegetable farmer, marine and now inventor. Harry Smith was inspired by another local, to design the most efficient okra cutter ...

One of the most common questions we receive is where to find seeds of a certain fruit, vegetable, herb or flower in their city. More often than not, the seeds are usually available in local gardening ...