Windy Willows Garden

11/12/2023

CUSTOMIZE your chef's bundle and SAVE! The garlic and onion are staples, but choose any $8 seasoning for your 3rd option!! Just message me and tell me what you'd like!! ONLY $22 now through Dec. 24. Get it shipped or delivered locally.
Comes with a reusable kitchen container and compostable bedding! https://9902ae.myshopify.com/products/chefs-bundle

11/12/2023

Leave the Leaves! Remember you don't have to rake up all those fall leaves. Leaving them in place is incredibly beneficial for the landscape. They act as a mulch maintaining moisture in the soil, something we really need this year. They also provide nesting and shelter for overwintering pollinators and beneficial insects. Over time, they break down and add organic matter to the soil providing nutrients to your garden and landscape in the spring. Plus, they look fantastic - a truly free fall decoration. Try it out in a spot or two this year.

09/12/2023

Planning a big meal for family coming in? Or are you making a simple supper for you and yours? You could spice it up with the 3 + year old spices from the store😣 OOOOORRRRR get it freshly made straight from the farm!🧑‍🌾🌼🤔 Try it! You won't be disappointed. 😄

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Windy Willows Garden

08/12/2023

01/12/2023

Update: We've been dooped! 😩

Oh this is gonna be good!

Zendaya, Benedict Cumberbatch and Jim Carrey will head up the live action remake of the 1992 film 'FernGully the Last Rain Forest' -Cinemates

30/11/2023

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28/11/2023

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28/11/2023

Check it out!!! If you've got kids THIS is the place to SHOP. Rhea Lana is a children's consignment shop only open for a LIMITED time! They are located in the Alexandria Mall right next to Fun on the Geaux THIS WEEK! They have SO many things from newborn to teenagers available gently used and priced to move!

27/11/2023

Thank y'all so much for the shout out! Come see me at Cabrini Farmers Market or check out the online store https://9902ae.myshopify.com/

Windy Holland, owner of Windy Willows Garden, processes seasonings and powders from herbs, garlic and onions that grow in their gardens.

25/11/2023

Small businesses got a little shout out today Cabrini Farmers Market. Thanks so much for coming out Urban Cast!

25/11/2023

I just want to give a shout out and thanks to the 2 companies I've sourced my garlic and onions from the last 3 years. Dixondale Onion Farm and Keene Garlic . These are both family farms out of Texas. They provide amazing products and service. They are always available for even us lowly grower's questions and concerns.

24/11/2023

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23/11/2023

LOOK 👀 LOOK 👀 LOOK 👀!! The shop is OPEN Y'all!!

Please bear with me on the growing pains 🫣

Windy Willows Garden

19/11/2023

We're going NATIVE y'all! Admittedly, we are already pretty feral. 🧑‍🌾

I've got the seeds and I'm getting the greenhouse up and running so they can go in! Hope to have some native plants available by spring!

It's definitely been a drastic learning curve, but I'm going after it one step at a time. Do you want a thriving vegetable garden in the spring? Don't just grow the vegetables🌱. Grow something with it that will not only attract pollinators, but attract and feed a dying population of local birds, bees and butterflies, aid in water retention and prevent erosion. While you're at it, you can throw some of the best fertilizer in the world in with them and make your soil ALIVE with microbes that will feed, nourish, and protect those plants from disease. We can help with that too with 🪱 castings! Starting with 1🌻 plant you can build an ecosystem of symbiotic LIFE that will work together to give YOU a healthy soil, healthy plant and healthy body!

18/11/2023

Come over to Cabrini Farmers Market today from 9-12 and get your farm fresh herbs and seasonings (garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning that is VERY versatile *hint hint*), for ALL that cooking you're gonna do this week.

15/11/2023

Our plant zone has changed!

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14/11/2023

Holy Guacamole!! 🥑 There have been so many new followers this week! I'm truly astounded and excited! Let's translate that into NERVOUS too. I really hope I can put together something you all can be proud to say you got from me.

A little extra if you're still reading. I pride myself on growing everything that I use for my spices. It's how I can come to you with a Certified Louisiana product. Sometimes that puts me at a disadvantage through crop failure, space limits, or climate constrictions. As always my faith and family come first so let's add time constrictions as well. That said... I LOVE suggestions and requests!! If I can make it happen I will! Per example, I hope to have a larger supply of rosemary and sage soon to add it as an unmixed seasoning in my lineup. Comment below if you'd like to share an idea for a seasoning flavor or your favorite microgreen!

13/11/2023

I intentionally package my spices in completely covered containers. It helps hold the freshness for as long as possible! But, ever wonder what it all looks like on the inside? These guys are getting loaded up into Shopify this week! Stay tuned!

11/11/2023

I'm set up at Kent Plantation House Sugar Day Festival today till 4. The rains have died down and the grasses and acorns are keeping our feet from getting muddy. Come on out and enjoy a nice COOL day!

05/11/2023

As promised we had a small pumpkin smashing party today! I need time to process so we did about half of what I foraged this week then we will knock out the rest tomorrow. William had a blast! I've got the oven going to soften these rinds a bit before I hand them off to the worm bins and freeze some for later. We also saved a few seeds to roast, but a lot more got SMASHED. Anyone think I'll have a volunteer pumpkin patch this spring? 😀

03/11/2023

Got a good many pumpkins this week to feed the worm farm and compost. Get ready for some pumpkin SMASH party pics coming soon!
If anyone in my area has a pumpkin they are looking to get rid of send me a message! I'll be glad to take it off your hands and put it to good use! Carved is fine too. Actually makes them easier to pick up!.. Not my picture. Lol. I wish I had this much space!

21/10/2023

The question is NOT do I have this in my pantry, but how FRESH is it?

Healthy soil, healthy plants, healthy people!

Come out to Cabrini Farmers Market this morning! Fresh Mustard/marigold microgreens
Teas: hibiscus, sweet mint, mint medley, yarrow
Seasonings: savory days (sage, onion, garlic), Italian, Tuscan, Garlic powder, Onion powder, basil, coriander, oregano, fennel
Mint jelly
Green powder: wheatgrass

Everything is Certified Louisiana meaning it's grown, processed, packaged, labeled, and sold right here LOCALLY.

18/10/2023

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