Turkeys have long been associated with a traditional Thanksgiving feast, but how much else do we know about them? Here are some interesting and little-known facts about turkeys.
Year: 2022
Flora of Covington: Facts About the Bald Cypress
There are many cypress trees in Covington, but how much do we really know about them? Learn more about Louisiana’s State Tree here! Bald
Farmers Market Recipe: Sweet Potato Spiced Lentils & Cumin Roasted Cauliflower
Bring on the fall veggies! Autumn harvests are full of warming foods, well-paired with rich spices like ginger, turmeric and cumin. Sweet potato is a favorite for a reason – its versatile flavor and texture can go sweet or savory and adds something special to almost any dish.
Flora of Covington: the Pecan Tree, a Southern Tradition
Many old and young trees can be spotted in the Covington area, some remnants of the vast pecan groves and orchards that once speckled the South.
Farmer’s Market Recipe: Pineapple Pepper Jelly Pork Chops
Pineapple and pork just go together. This pineapple pepper jelly from Althee’s Jellies & Jams is the ultimate marinade for grass-fed pork chops from Jubilee Farms. Sweet, tangy and spicy, this recipe will make you want seconds.
Farmer’s Market Recipe: Quick and Easy Roasted Ratatouille (that doesn’t feed an army)
There are two down sides to ratatouille in my opinion: it takes an afternoon to make and is WAY too much food for two people. So here’s a quick(er) Ratatouille for Two recipe.
Flora of Covington: Goldenrod and Ragweed – Friend or Foe?
by Chelsea Cochrane It seems like every season is allergy season for something in the South, especially in our particularly sub-tropical region of it.
Flora of Covington: Mexican Primrose-Willow
You may have spotted this plant growing wild along ditches and woodlines, its bright yellow flowers standing out against dark green narrow leaves, with
Farmers Market Recipe: Pan-Fried Chanterelle Mushrooms
A culinary favorite, chanterelle season is highly anticipated by chefs around the world. Full of rich flavor reminiscent of apricots, the golden chanterlles are
Flora of Covington: Gardenia, a Symbol of Love
The gardenia is a common and adored feature in southern landscapes, making this non-native plant one of LSU’s Southern heritage plants. Its love for
Covington History: Old Landing
Thanks to Ron Barthet/ Tammany Family Blogspot for providing the article and media. Old Landing In the early days of Covington, before the roads
Flora of Covington: 10 Facts You Didn’t Know About Azaleas
Azaleas are an ornamental favorite across the globe – lightly scented flowers come in an array of colors and variations. These bushes are very
Flora of Covington: the Southern Magnolia
Our iconic image of the South would be incomplete without the inclusion of the Southern magnolia. Known scientifically as Magnolia grandiflora, it certainly lives
Wildlife Lookout: Common Oaks of St. Tammany
Oak is a name ascribed to trees and shrubs in the genus Quercus, a part of the beech family, Fagaceae. The genus, native to
Flora of Covington: the Many Faces of Spider Lily
Walking around downtown in mid-summer, you will find many lily-like flowers in full bloom everywhere you look. They’re fairly easy to identify – long
Wildlife Lookout: the Great Blue Heron
Ardea herodias The Great Blue Heron is a large wading bird in the heron family Ardeidae, common over most of North America and Central
Flora of Covington: the Turk’s Cap Mallow
Malvaviscus arboreusThis plant’s bright red flowers can be seen popping up all over Covington through most of the summer and even into fall. The
Flora of Covington: the Crape Myrtle
Introducing a new series, “Flora of Covington”! This week’s feature is the Crape Myrtle, a beautiful ornamental tree in full bloom around Covington!
Wildlife Lookout: the Green Anole Lizard
You can’t live in south Louisiana without running into one of these guys – the Green Anole is native to southeastern US and has
Wildlife Lookout: Some Not-Well-Known Facts About the Blue Jay
Blue Jays are possibly the most recognizable common birds of North America – you don’t have to be a birder to pick out its