Spotlight: Elderberry—reprinted from Pensacola Permaculture
American elder was widely employed as a medicinal herb by many native North American tribes who used it to treat a wide range of complaints. […]
Plants
Spotlight: River Spinach (kangkong)
The tender shoots, leaves, and stems of this vegetable plant are grown as a highly nutritious food; delicious either raw or cooked. In the Philippines, […]
Spotlight: Moringa Oleifera (Malunggay) 120716
The leaves, bark, flowers, fruit, seeds, and roots of this tree are used to make medicines. Moringa contains proteins, vitamins, and minerals. As an anti-oxidant, […]
Hydro Tank #3: Bok Choy (pechay)
Shown here at day-23, the Bok Choy (pechay) in Tank 3 is doing well. Harvest will begin December 15th and is expected to continue until […]
River Spinach (kangkong) Testing 120716
After a 100-day test of River Spinach (kangkong), the nutrient solution from Hydroponics Tank #1 is pumped out and used to fertilize the baby Moringa […]
Back to Eden—Recommended by M. Chappel (101516)
Back to Eden is a film that shares the story of one mans lifelong journey walking with God and learning how to get back to […]
Spotlight: Bitter Melon (Ampalaya)
Ampalaya contains a chemical (lectin) that acts like insulin to help reduce blood sugar levels. It’s used for ulcers, colitis, constipation, and intestinal worms. It’s […]
Hydro Tank #4 Filling and Planting with Bok Choy
Another great feature of hydroponics is the ease of planting a new crop. Our large tanks have a capacity of 110 Bok Choy plants each. […]
Bitter Melon (Ampalaya) Vines
Bitter Melon (ampalaya) vines from three raised beds have completely covered the West trellis, gates, and fence line. Read more about our EDEN adventures on […]
Moringa Oleifera Update (Malunggay)
The baby Moringa Oleifera trees are healthy and growing fast. Nearing two months old, they will soon be ready for transplanting into the front raised […]