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Mark your calendars: SHA Board Meeting | November 12th | 7:00pm | Jones Creek Library
Public · Hosted by Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs
Veterans Day is an opportunity to celebrate America’s veterans for their patriotism, love of country, and willingness to serve and sacrifice for the common good.
The Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs (LDVA) offers Louisianans many ways to demonstrate their appreciation of these brave men and women throughout the year.
As always, the LDVA will be hosting events at its five veterans homes located across the state. These ceremonies are free and open to the public.
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Chives:
This year, however, we are also partnering with our friends at Louisiana’s Old State Capitol to host a Veterans Day Ceremony at 11 a.m. on Nov. 11.
This ceremony will take place in the House Chamber, which is located on the second floor of Louisiana’s Old State Capitol and is located at 100 North Boulevard in Baton Rouge.
A goal of these events is to get veterans out and into places where they can talk to other veterans, their families, supporters, and members of their communities.
For those that cannot attend these ceremonies, but wish to support Louisiana’s military families this Veterans Day, the LDVA provides an online option for donors to contribute to their Military Family Assistance (MFA) Fund.
The MFA is funded by private donations from individuals and corporations and provides financial support to Louisiana’s veterans and their families when they experience financial hardships.
To learn more about LDVA’s Military Family Assistance Fund please visit www.vetaffairs.la.gov.
Rosemary:
I’ve grown the same rosemary plant in a pot for the last three years. Bring inside each winter. Harvest: Once the plant is 6 inches tall, cut stems as needed. New growth will continue forming on the stem. Rosemary grows slowly so don’t harvest more than 1/3 of the plant at one time.
Thyme:
The intense flavor of Thyme complements most meats, including chicken, beef, pork, and game. I use thyme in winter in crockpot stews and roast. Harvest: Once the plant is established, cut foliage as needed leaving at least 3-inch stems to continue growing.
Parsley:
More than just a garnish, parsley adds a light, fresh flavor and burst of color to many dishes including, roasts, grilled steaks, chicken, fish and vegetables. Harvest: Once the plant is established, cut stems at the base leaving at least 2-inch stems to continue growing.
If you grow only one herb indoors over winter, let it be chives. The mild onion flavor compliments many dishes of numerous cuisines from breakfast to dinner.
Harvest: Once the plant is 6 inches tall, cut leaves as needed leaving at least 2 inches of growth above the soil. The plant will continue to grow.
Oregano:
Oregano is a staple in our household and is used most frequently in Italian dishes and as a pizza topping. Harvest: Once the plant is 6 inches tall, cut stems as needed leaving at least two sets of leaves. Frequent trimmings produce a bushy, compact plant with healthier foliage making Oregano one of the easiest herbs to grow indoors over winter.
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