Trying to Live the Green Life: About Me

Trying to Live the Green Life: About Me: My Orchids Hi, my name is Vicky. Born in Barbados, lived in Canada and now I reside in South Florida. I'm working towards becomi...

My Visit to a Moringa Farm

Today I visited George on his Moringa farm in Loxahatchee, Florida. George is a herbalist, and such a great resource for information. He's one of those people who have connected with the earth, and enjoys sharing his knowledge with others.

I've never been able to go to George's farm and not leave without a wealth of new information. Today, George show my guests and I his Moringa plants in various sizes and stages of growth.

I've been growing Moringa for years and I dry and drink the leaves in tea everyday. I thought I knew about its health benefits, but George tipped me to a host new benefits and ways to use it.

Moringa leaves and Moringa tea

Moringa is native to parts of Africa and Asia but is grown all over the world. The leaves are rich in protein, Vitamin A, Vitamin B, Vitamin C and minerals.  Today I learned Moringa has about 92 vitamins, nutrients and antioxidants;

they are easy to propagate and can grow from cuttings.today I learned i can make shampoo from moringa.

About Me

My Orchids

Hi, my name is Vicky.

Born in Barbados, lived in Canada and now I reside in South Florida.

I'm working towards becoming a vegan. I'm trying to live more green.

My partner and I are self-taught gardeners constantly searching for new ideas and tip about gardening that will work on our large lot.

To date we are growing orchids, anthurium lilies, amaryllis lilies, kale, broccoli, collard greens, tomatoes, mangos, lemons, Jamaican ackees, moringa and lychees. Some of my plants have taken off, and others aren't cooperating. I have the time and patience to keep trying.

We are thinking about getting some chickens for our backyard, for the eggs and the manure. Perhaps a Summer 2014 project.

My partner and I have decided to live and grow as "green" as possible, using natural insecticides and composting. As we are doing this ourselves, I'm hoping this is a space where I can share my successes (and failures), live, learn and connect with others on a similar journey.

Love and gardening,

Vicky