Culinary herbs are regarded as an irreplaceable cooking aid, giving dishes depth and complexity. Many of these herbs we have come to love offer
Month: September 2012
Louisiana’s Bald Cypress
The cypress is often considered one of the most recognizable symbols of the southern swamp, and in 1963, it was given the distinction of
Mellow Mushroom Game Bus
Get on the bus! Make Mellow Mushroom your designated driver for this season’s home games! The fun starts from 8:30 to 9:30 am, where
Spreading the Message of Enlightened Love
Prior to the formality of worship, there was a dialogue focused directly on the universal nature of unlimited love and, without doubt, the mindset
Covington’s Mellow Mushroom’s Wine & Dine
Grapes on pizza? No, it’s Mellow Mushroom’s Wine and Dine on Thursday, September 27 at 7:00 p.m. For only $30, you will enjoy 5
“Thank You” To Our Troops
Pets for Patriots helps to connect rescue animals with our veteran heroes of foreign and domestic political manipulation. Animals exhibit unconditional love, and there
Habitat for Humanity St. Tammany West Women Build Kickoff 2012
All volunteers, supporters and friends are invited to the Groves at Mile Branch to attend and celebrate the kickoff of Habitat for Humanity St.
It’s Fall in Downtown Covington
Autumn has arrived, and that means plenty of outdoor events in downtown Covington. Kermit Ruffins got the bicentennial celebration underway to a record-breaking trailhead
Want to Know More About Kombucha?
Although Kombucha is sometimes referred to as Manchurian mushroom or Kombucha mushroom, this unique organism is actually not a mushroom at all. Kombucha is
Louisiana’s Most Popular Hummingbirds – Ruby-throated & Rufous
The hummingbird is a distinct bird native to the Americas that make up the Trochilidae family. They are among the smallest of birds and
Pre-Register for the Covington Classic 5K
Gilsbar Inc. will be hosting the 2nd Annual Covington Classic 5K & Fun Run October 6th at the Bogue Falaya Park. The run will
Upcoming Downtown Events
Downtown Covington is gearing up for the (slight) change in our subtropical seasons (at least knock that humidity down), by offering a busy autumn
Holistic Education Monthly Meeting: Natural Health & Healing
Darrell Martin of Blueboy Herbs will speak on “Nature’s Plants for Your Health & Healing and Tincture Making”. A discussion will follow the lecture.
Covington Bicentennial Kickoff: The City of Covington Celebrates 200 Years
Covington is planning an action-packed bicentennial kickoff event on Tuesday, September 25, 5:30 – 8 p.m., at the Covington Trailhead. Live performances by Kermit
Signs, Signs, Everywhere There’s Signs: Code Enforcement in the City of Covington
Code enforcement is responsible for enforcing codes and regulations related to garbage, housing, dangerous buildings and inoperable or unlicensed vehicles. The Code Enforcement Officer
A Letter to All Covington Residents from Mayor Cooper (September 11th)
Dear Friends: As many of you are aware, I recently underwent emergency colon surgery and am progressively recovering at St. Tammany Parish Hospital. I
Covington Street Improvements and Beautification Projects
The City has released beginning dates for several Downtown Covington Revitalization Projects, set to be completed for the culmination of the City’s Bicentennial Celebration
Blessed Thistle: The Sacred Herb
This member of the daisy family has a long history of medicinal use, having been mentioned in both the Bible and Shakespeare’s writing as
Petrified Palmwood – Louisiana State Fossil
Petrified Palmwood is also a variety of chalcedony. Texas named it the State Stone, but it is in fact a fossil. Specimens found in