This is our 2nd food forest property, one that is not watered nor cared for in the way we would want too. But, has still managed to be growing a good number of plants that can handle the heat and drought.
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The best Growing Edible Gourd!
This popular edible italian gourd, sometimes known as “Snake Gourd” or “serpent of Sicily” but most commonly known under the names “Cucuzza” or “Cucuzzi,” is a gourd that grows like crazy for us here in North Florida! It is prolific, and, if you know how to turn it into a dish, delicious!
A little video on Rosemary
Hello everyone! We’re back with another video, today going over probably one of the most well known culinary herbs, Rosemary!
Let’s talk Yarrow!
In this short video, we go over some of the benefits of Yarrow and how we like to harvest it!
Mulch! Mulch! Mulch!
Hope you found that video funny! But in all seriousness, let’s talk Mulch.
Continue reading Mulch! Mulch! Mulch!They call this the Miracle Tree
Moringa oleifera is a fantastic Permaculture tree that grows in tropical and subtropical environments. Considered a miracle tree for both its edible and nutritious qualities, Moringa is a must have tree for Florida Permaculture gardeners.
Easy Basil Propagation
In this video we give a basic example of how to propagate African Blue Basil, which can be applied to most other Basils.
Help Out When You Can
I saw this video recently from Rose Homestead. Sadly, she lost her YouTube channel after two years of hard work and dedication, which had 60,000 subscribers. It’s so unfortunate to hear that she lost all of her work. I wanted to bring awareness to her channel and website, so we can support them and hopefully get their new channel back to where it was.
Give them a subscribe and support them if you can.
Create Your Own Florida Food Forest!
A little over a year ago David the Good released a new book titled “Create Your Own Florida Food Forest.” A book we just so happen to have done illustrations for!
Continue reading Create Your Own Florida Food Forest!
Hot Summer Reminder
Reminding all who have homesteads or pets that live outdoors that it is dangerously hot this August.
Be sure your animals have plenty of water and shade, and are not getting too stressed by the heat.
Kiddy pools and frozen water bottles are a handy tool for coops and hutches if you can’t move your animals.
Just a reminder as we go through this summer finale, as we have actually been having eggs spoil right out from beneath our brooding pigeons- that’s how hot it is!
Stay cool, and keep hydrated every one!
Awaken the Wild Soul 