Geaux Green - Out to Lunch - It's Baton Rouge

We may have heat and mosquitos in Baton Rouge, but we re also
blessed to have beautiful surroundings and lush greenery
everywhere. Much of the old growth and verdant landscaping is a
natural part of the flora and fauna here in south Louisiana, but
much of it is cultivated through hard work and attention to detail.
Mitch Mayes is the owner of Louisiana Nursery, which was
established by Mitch s father more than 33 years ago and today has
three thriving locations around Baton Rouge. Louisiana Nursery
specializes in gardening, lawncare and outdoor living and recently
introduced three climate controlled greenhouses at its Perkins Road
location. Allison Guidroz is co owner of Fullness Organic Farm,
which grows fresh, organic produce on a half acre plot that was the
site of the Old Longwood Plantation off Nicholson Drive near
Gardere Lane. Allison and her husband, Grant, grow seasonal
vegetables, which they sell at the Red Stick Farmer s Market, as
well as to local restaurants and even online. This conversation
will greatly demystify urban farming for you as well as surprise
you with the logistics and economics of your local plant store.
Photos at Mansurs on the Boulevard by Ken Stewart.

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