2023-09-10 00:51
Moringa oleifera is a fast-growing, drought-tolerant tree that is native to the Indian subcontinent. It is also known as the drumstick tree, the horseradish tree, or the miracle tree. Moring… Read More
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All about growing bromeliads, gingers and edible plants, and their use in permaculture and sustainable landscapes.
2023-08-27 19:41
Piper sarmentosum is an herbaceous perennial, native to Southeast Asia, but is now cultivated in many tropical and subtropical regions around the world.It is a popular culinary herb in… Read More
2022-01-07 13:15
This year our farm is celebrating 35 years of growing in this location, but the history of the land goes back much further than that.Human populations have been living in this region for tho… Read More
2020-09-16 09:26
Alpinia hainanensis is a large, fast-growing species of ginger. At first glance, one might assume it is a shell ginger, but there are several key distinctions. This species grows about… Read More
2019-09-24 10:21
Ipomoea macrorhiza has beautiful nocturnal flowers and an edible root. It is a true perennial; the vines go dormant in the winter and sprout from the short stem at the top of the root in the… Read More
2017-07-11 10:07
Among all the species in the Cassia/Senna group, Senna mexicana is one of the most desirable to grow. It flowers nearly continuously throughout the year, providing plenty of color in the lan… Read More
2017-05-15 10:11
Syzygium jambos is a small tree or large shrub bearing delicious yellow fruits with the flavor of rosewater.The yellow blooms are borne in clusters at the ends of the previous season's growt… Read More
2017-02-10 11:00
Zamia maritima is a cycad, a taxonomic branch that has existed virtually unchanged since the time of the dinosaurs. Its thick, firm leaflets are the reason it is often known as cardboard pla… Read More
2016-12-23 11:00
The information contained in this post is entirely about the edible cultivated varieties of Dioscorea bulbifera. The wild air potatoes you find growing in the woods are NOT edible.This is on… Read More
2016-01-28 11:22
Eleocharis dulcis is commonly known as water chestnut or Chinese water chestnut. The edible part of the plant is the underground corm, which is typically harvested when the plant dies down i… Read More
2015-12-18 10:48
Giant Vine Fern (Stenochlaena tenuifolia) is an impressive species with large fronds up to 4 feet in length. It makes an excellent tall groundcover for large areas under trees, or a lush bac… Read More
2015-10-29 10:00
Everything about the sword bean (Canavalia gladiata) is impressive. From the time the first true leaves emerge from the seed, until the pods split open to reveal their giant pink seeds, ther… Read More
2015-06-03 10:00
Taro (Colocasia esculenta) is a tropical starchy root crop. The large, "elephant-ear" type leaves can grow 2-3 feet long and 1-2 feet wide. Each leaf emerges from an underground corm and the… Read More
2015-01-17 10:27
Aechmea weilbachii forma leodiensis typically blooms during the late fall through early winter period. The inflorescence is held erect, well above the foliage, for a beautiful display. The s… Read More
2015-01-03 11:11
Katuk is an edible leafy shrub that thrives in tropical or subtropical climates. It's botanically known as Sauropus androgynus.Nearly all parts of the plant can be eaten raw or cooked. The l… Read More
2014-12-19 11:46
Billbergia amoena var. striata generally blooms in late fall or winter, but it looks good even when not in bloom. The flower spike features bright pinkish-red bracts with contrasting pale gr… Read More
2014-12-08 11:03
Papalo (Porophyllum ruderale ssp. macrocephalum) is a traditional Mexican herb commonly used fresh with salads, sandwiches, soups, stews, meats or beans. It is only used fresh, or added to c… Read More
2014-12-05 11:00
Molokhia is a highly nutritious ancient super-green from the Middle-East. It's also known as Egyptian spinach, jute mallow or Jew's mallow. Botanically, it's Corchorus olitorius. The leaves… Read More
2014-11-26 10:54
Velvet bean (Mucuna pruriens) is a legume with numerous health benefits. The plant grows as a vine so some sort of support is needed when growing it in the garden.The vine climbs by twining… Read More
2014-11-20 09:49
East Indian lemongrass (Cymbopogon flexuosus) is one of the quickest and easiest herbs to grow from seed or divisions. It's also one of the most useful herbs to have in your garden.Plants st… Read More
2014-11-06 10:40
Nopalea cochenillifera is a cactus that is edible and has many medicinal properties. It also makes an attractive, drought-tolerant landscape plant.This species grows to about 15 feet tall an… Read More
2014-08-26 08:49
Coccinia grandis is a perennial cucurbit commonly known as tindora or ivy gourd. The striped fruits are about 2 inches long and are edible raw or cooked. When approaching maturity, they star… Read More
2014-08-05 09:05
Bolivian sunflower is sometimes known as Mexican sunflower, but that common name also applies to another Tithonia species, so to be completely accurate, just call it Tithonia diversifolia! S… Read More
2014-06-13 07:49
So your Dyckia has produced a bunch of little seed pods and you want to try growing some bromeliads from seed. Each pod contains dozens of seeds and they're fairly easy to grow. Note: this m… Read More
2014-06-05 09:00
Dyckia leptostachya is a spring-blooming bromeliad that has thick, succulent leaves with an attractive reddish tint. The margins are armored with small sharp spines pointing outward.&nb&hell…Read More
2014-05-06 09:38
Jicama (Pachyrhizus tuberosus) is tropical vining legume that forms a large edible root. The vines climb by twining and can reach a length of 20-30 feet, given sufficient support. The trifol… Read More
2014-03-01 10:36
Yacon (Smallanthus sonchifolius) is a perennial root crop that tastes like a fruit. People in the Andes region of South America have cultivated and enjoyed it for more than a thousand years… Read More
2014-02-11 09:51
Dioscorea alata is commonly known as winged yam, water yam, white yam and ñame.The species name alata means winged and refers to the flattened edges of the squarish stems.This is one… Read More
2014-01-24 10:52
Curcuma zedoaria is very similar in appearance to golden turmeric, although somewhat smaller-growing and not quite as prolific. The primary visual difference is that the rhizomes are white i… Read More
2014-01-08 08:46
Curcuma longa, commonly known as turmeric or Indian saffron, is a ginger relative that has long been used to add flavor and color to food. It also has medicinal applications, and is used to… Read More
2013-12-27 11:44
Ginger root (Zingiber officinale) has been one of the most widely used spices since ancient times. It has a variety of documented health benefits and is easy to grow as well.The ginger "root… Read More
2013-12-21 10:11
Sweet lemon (Citrus limetta) is an acid-free or low-acid variety of citrus. The same species is also sometimes known as sweet lime.On the outside they are a typical lemon-yellow color. The f… Read More
2013-12-19 09:39
Schefflera arboricola (shef-LEER-uh ar-bor-ih-KOLE-uh) is a widely-grown houseplant that is also a durable landscape plant in tropical and sub-tropical regions. It is sometimes known as… Read More
2013-11-26 10:00
Buy cassava cuttings to grow your own plantsManihot esculenta, also known as cassava, yuca and manioc, is a fast-growing perennial with an edible tuberous root. In common usage, the plants a… Read More
2013-11-07 10:58
The flowers of Acacia farnesiana have a fragrance similar to grape candy, which is probably where it gets the common name Sweet Acacia. The flowers may appear at any time during the year, bu… Read More
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