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Tuber Vervain

Verbena rigida

Verbena is nothing new for seasoned home gardeners. The legendary V. canadensis ‘Homestead Purple’ has been used in gardens for years and it was awarded Louisiana Super Plant status back in the fall of 2015. Verbena plants are well-known for performing all summer long and producing an abundance of nectar which helps support local pollinators.

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With the widespread use and popularity of this plant you’ll find all kinds of new introductions from the big plant breeders. While the new releases can be exciting, don’t sleep on the other species. One of these species that should be discussed is V. rigida, or tuber vervain.

Tuber vervain is a perennial plant with stems that lay on the ground with the tips curving upward towards the sky. It can reach heights up to 2ft tall. The leaves emerge opposite each node along the stem and display spear shaped leaves with coarsely toothed margin or edges. The flowers on this plant are a beautiful magenta/purple and occur in clusters at the ends of stems.

Most verbenas are native to the Americas and this particular species is native to South America, specifically the areas of Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay, and Chile. At the current time it has now naturalized in the southwest portion of the United States where it grows up and down roadside throughout the deep south. Knowing a little bit about the native climate of where plants evolved is key to understanding their successful management. The climate is warm and dry in that area of South America, and this explains why you see it thriving alongside highways and byways throughout the region. Bright sunlight warms the pavement and keeps the surrounding soils slightly drier, mimicking the conditions within an arid climate.

Look for this plant at local plant nurseries that keep a variety of plants in their inventory. It’s not as common as some of the newer verbena species out there so keep an open mind while searching. Check online for companies that sell seeds. And, if you just can’t wait for a package to come in the mail it is possible to root out cuttings or collect seed from wild plants on the side of the road. Be careful and find an area where you can completely pull off the road. It would also be advisable to wear bright colored clothing so that oncoming vehicles can see you on the side of the road.

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Well, for the first time in a long time the Saints stayed put and let the draft come to them. It wasn’t all on them as the teams ahead of them went berserk on quarterbacks that in my opinion were not Top 10 picks and then a heavy draft full of defensive linemen which was the team need slid right into New Orleans lap.

New Orleans Saints 2023 NFL Draft picks

1st Round, No. 29 overall (from from San Francisco through Miami and Denver)

Bryan Bresee, DT, Clemson

The Saints’ defensive line hemorrhaged in free agency, especially on the interior. Losing Shy Tuttle and David Onyemata hurt, and it forced New Orleans to target interior defensive line talent early in the 2023 NFL Draft. The defensive line is a unit you simply can’t neglect, and New Orleans made a quality investment with former five-star Bryan Bresee at 29th overall.

At 6’5 1/2” and almost 300 pounds, Bresee has impressive size and knockback power in his hands, but he also brings the athleticism you’d expect from a top recruit. Bresee’s incredibly explosive off the snap, and he has the ankle flexion to splice around blocks in close quarters while using violent hand swipes, clubs, and swims to break through anchors.

Instant grade: B+

2nd Round, No. 40 overall | Isaiah Foskey, EDGE, Notre Dame

All through the early 2023 months, defensive line was circled as a major need for the New Orleans Saints, especially after Dennis Allen’s squad lost several starters in free agency. They filled one void by adding Bresee in Round 1, and now they add a higher-rated player on my board in Isaiah Foskey, over 10 picks later.

Foskey is one of the most underrated EDGE prospects in the 2023 NFL Draft, for my money. He regressed a bit in 2022 but still managed to maintain elite production. He’s an incredibly explosive, twitched-up athlete at 6’5”, 264 pounds, with 34” arms. His combined size and explosiveness grants him elite power capacity, which he can use to barrel through tackles.

Instant grade: B+

3rd Round, No. 71 overall | Kendre Miller, RB, TCU

There’s been speculation that, despite having a contract that runs through 2025, Alvin Kamara is not long for the New Orleans Saints. He has a potential out in that contract in the 2024 offseason, and a suspension also creates friction for his standing. The Saints’ selection of Kendre Miller may be a reflection of that.

Miller was a busy man ahead of the NFL Draft, holding visits with dozens of teams, but the Saints are the ones who ultimately come away with him. Miller is one of the more complete RB prospects in the class.

Instant grade: B+

4th Round, No. 103 overall (from Chicago) | Nick Saldiveri, OL, Old Dominion

The Saints could have easily gone defense again here but with Andrus Peat being well Andrus Peat and not very dependable they went Offensive line. Nick Saldiveri is a very good player. He’s athletic, wellleveraged, composed with his footwork, and has tackle-guard versatility.

Instant grade: A-

4th Round, No. 127 overall (from Jacksonville) | Jake Haener, QB, Fresno State

By picking Jake Haener in Round 4, New Orleans locks down a quality backup on a cheap contract, who also has the competitive edge, field vision, layering ability, and pocket mobility to be a good spot-starter. He has a connection with the staff as they worked the Senior Bowl and he was named MVP. Also, an alum from the same school that Carr and his brother both went to. He might not have been the flashiest QB named in the draft but is an exceptional pick for the club.

Instant grade: A+

5th Round, No. 146 overall | Jordan Howden, DB, Minnesota

The Saints have an eye on the future, with Marcus Maye aging and entering a contract year. Jordan Howden provides depth early on, and he could end up playing meaningful snaps at strong safety down the line. He has a stocky frame at 6’0”, 203 pounds, to go along with 4.49 speed and good short-area agility, as evidenced by his 6.87 three-cone.

Instant grade: A+

6th Round, No. 195 overall (from Pittsburgh via Denver) | A.T. Perry, WR, Wake Forest

The Saints hadn’t drafted a WR until this point, and the WR they got toward the end of Round 6 was a top-100 talent on the PFN Consensus Board. At 6’3”, 200 pounds, A.T. Perry has a tantalizing blend of length, explosiveness, flexibility on his route cuts, and elite catching instincts. At his size, he’s one of the more refined route runners in the class, and he can produce in New Orleans’ rotation on Day 1.

Instant grade: A+

This staff did what it tends to do. They went with high quality, captain like, great teammate type of players. Guys who have a bit of work to do ability wise but can be coachable and will work hard in the weight room and on the field to get better. As usual, the Saints excelled in the later rounds as they grabbed guys who were ranked higher but to the deepness of their positions dropped in the draft. This year was a great draft for New Orleans and Dennis Allen as every one of these picks should ALL be starting at some point of their first couple years except for Haener who will likely wind up as the starter once Carr retires. Not to mention, we all know that New Orleans excels in the Un-Drafted Free Agency Market and a few of those guys will stick on the roster as well.

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Tomatoes are in almost everyone’s garden and would easily be voted the number one vegetable. However, as much as we love to grow tomatoes, we must admit that it’s not always easy to do. In fact, sometimes it’s downright heartbreaking.

One of the heartbreaks of growing tomatoes occurs when our plants wilt. Wilt occurs suddenly or gradually when leaves, shoots or stems droop or collapse. In our part of the world there are six common causes of tomato wilt.

The first two causes of tomato wilt are the most obvious, yet they are very important to mention. They are the lack of or excess of water. We all understand why leaves droop or plants die from lack of water; however, tomato plants that stand in water for very long wilt too. If soils stay saturated plants will die. This is why we recommend planting in well-drained soil raised beds.

A third and cause is a disease known as Bacterial Wilt. Many gardeners describe plants with this disease as looking like they had hot water poured on them. They are fine one day and the next are permanently wilted. Bacteria actually clog the plumbing system of the plant resulting in a virtual drought.

Bacterial Wilt can be diagnosed with a simple test. First, remove the plant from the soil. Rinse the roots and lower stem. Once rinsed, cut a section from the lowest part of the stem, just above the roots, about four inches long. Have a jar of water ready so that the stem section can be suspended in the water, bottom end down. Then, watch the bottom end of the stem for a wispy, cloudy, milky ooze. This is bacterial streaming. The bacterial ooze is almost transparent, but can be seen releasing from the base of the stem. There isn’t much that can be done for bacterial wilt except to remove and destroy affected plants. Future plantings should be made in a different location. Tomatoes may be grown in containers, but if roots grow from the bottom of the container into infected soil they may contract the disease. Do not reuse stakes or ties.

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Radishes are trending as the best gluten-free alternative for chips. They are perfect scoopers for all your favorite dips. Look at it as the no-cal chip. Peppery raw radishes, sliced thin, are great on open-faced tea sandwiches, slathered with Boursin herb cream cheese. The whole radish is edible. Add the slightly bitter tops to mixed greens or saute’ with garlic and olive oil and the radish root for sweet or pepper crunch. When cooked, radishes mellow, becoming succulent and sweet. Try roasting them with leeks and tarragon or pureed with potato to make a creamy soup. I must confess. I am guilty of not really using radishes until I met my husband, Rick. He loved them . So I tried them . A match made in the produce aisle- my husband and I and the radish and salad bowl! Our favorite Greek restaurant serves radishes tossed in a little water with a pinch of honey served with hummus. The water extracts any bitterness and the pinch of honey sweetens the chips. The other favorite way I like to eat radishes is sliced thin, drizzled with a very flavorful extra virgin olive oil, sprinkled with a course salt and fresh chopped herbs from the garden. It’s great to put out for a dinner party because it doesn’t wilt and looks so uncomplicated, yet artsy pretty.

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Look for different varieties of radishes to get a colorful presentation and to get a range of sweet to pungent flavors. The Watermelon Radish is spectacular sliced on the plate. It is larger than a golf ball, lime green on the outside and hot pink on the inside. Sliced thin and in half, it looks like a little watermelon slice.

I serve this with my two favorite dips, tatzaziki and lemon bean hummus, for guilt-free nibbling (see page 24 for these recipes). Radishes have a long storage life in the refrigerator. Keep a bunch on hand for your Fall entertaining. Get ravenous over radishes! Put Herbal Pizazz on your food & your gardens!