March 2008: Into the Garden!



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Enter the Locavore
One food love journeys "beyond organic" to discover what Louisiana really tastes like.
by Herpreet Singh

ON THE COVER
Egret Mystique
Transparent Watercolor, 44 x 68
by Grace Newburger
52 God's Groundskeeper
The message for those called to serve comes in many forms. For Bob Thibodeaux it was a pecan in his pocket.
by Melinda Walsh

55 The Unexpected Garden
A glass-topped arboretum complete with twenty-foot trees, tropical greenery...and adjoining slot machines.
by Melissa Bienvenu

58 What's in a Name?
In the case of new vegetable cultivars, great eating.
by Dale Irvin

60 Slow Motion Gardening
Finding big joy in tiny trees.
by Courtney Taylor

Our Regulars

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Editorial Reflections
by James Fox-Smith

8 Tittles & Jots
Notes & Newsworthies

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65 The Good Feast

Arabesque
by Brenda Maitland

Be Fruitful
by Anne Butler

70 Recipes

77 Perfect Picnic
Fresh Ripe Strawberries, With a Side of Inspiration
by Dale Irvin
78 Countrypolitans
Water Moccasins • Ticks • Lawyers • Red Ants
by Anna Macedo

80 Antiquarians
Radio Days
by Ruth Laney

62 Lawnchair Gardeners
Feeding the Flock
by Ed O'Rouke and Leon Standifer

82 Really Listening
Brew Ha-Ha's Songwriter Spotlight Sunday
by Alex V. Cook

86 Weekends Away
Eclectic Houston
by Cheré Coen

90 B & B Listings
A Resource Guide

94 Cultural Icons
An Embrace of Ancient Arms
by Dale Irvin