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Passion Positioning
Unfortunately, the passion fruit trees got way too large, and had interwoven themselves in the shade knitting, and had begun to work their way in between the roof panels. Not good. They needed to be relocated to their originally intended destination along the front wall. In doing so, we needed to harvest the passion fruit…
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Navy Beans
As an experiment, we planted some Navy beams to see how they would develop in the greenhouse. They did not appear to flourish, but they did manage to use the Trellis and to produce a small crop.
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We Need Rain!
The Caribbean is known for its lush rainforests and idyllic beaches, but the region is also susceptible to droughts. And we are in the midst of one right now. These dry periods can have a significant impact on the islands’ water resources, agriculture, and tourism industries.While the northern Caribbean recently received heavy rainfall, other parts…
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Meet Mr Melon
This melon grew on the ground in the greenhouse, as the vine escaped the confines of the raised bed. Nor a perfect specimen, but large and round and sweet.
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Instant Okra
The Okra plants sprang up in record time and began producing nice big Okra….
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Passion Fruit Progress
Although the tree itself was looking healthy and vigorous, there was little evidence of fruit in the beginning. However this is changing rapidly and we have some nice healthy fruit on the way
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Pollinators at Work
Beneath the swaying fronds of palm trees, a silent dance unfolds. Tiny bees, nature’s tireless pollinators, flit between feathery blossoms, their fuzzy bodies dusted with golden pollen. This intricate partnership is essential for both: the bees collect nectar for their colonies, while the palms rely on the bees to transfer pollen, ensuring the next generation…
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Solitary Saffron
Quite a while ago, I planted some ginger and some turmeric (saffron) at the same time. I got loads of ginger but no turmeric. Oh well… Then, suddenly, this nice lone turmeric shoot popped up righ/ where they were planted. This is about a year later. Glad to see it, and looking out for others.
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Pleased with Peas
The first yield from the peas is 3 to 4 pounds after shelling !!
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First Fruit
I am pleased to share that the first fruit from my garden in 2024 are two small, sweet watermelons! The vine just sprang up where we spit the seeds this summer, and thrived despite no real maintenance other than to keep the fruit off the earth. They are not the biggest, but the fruit is…
