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The Tree of Life
Moringa oleifera- native to Africa & Asia- is nicknamed the “Tree of Life” because of its many uses. It’s also called the “drumstick or horseradish tree.” The hardy, drought-tolerant moringa tree grows rapidly in tropical & subtropical regions. All parts of the tree are said to be usable. The tree is full of vitamins A (4x that of…
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Mining For Black Gold
I can’t say I knew I’d ever be preparing to purchase thousands of worms. Who could see that coming? It all began with a desire to improve the soil so that I can grow high quality, nutrient dense food. Sounds simple enough, but when you add the constraints of a minimal budget, being sustainable & self-sufficient…
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Survival Gardening
I’ve discussed quite a bit my efforts to improve the native soil. All of those ventures take time. Meanwhile, I still need to eat & would prefer to eat food I’ve grown. Thus, I focused my attention early on identifying plants that wouldn’t mind subpar growing conditions. A star quickly shone amongst the group. The Florida Broadleaf mustard green-…
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Gambling Small
At dawn on a brisk January morning, my husband, Jermaine & I picked up our U-Haul van & got about the business of collecting my broken freezer & making a few trips with the van stuffed full of other things that would be difficult/impossible to accomplish for the farm in my sedan. We squeezed a…
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Progress?
“I am pessimistic about the human race because it is too ingenious for its own good. Our approach to nature is to beat it into submission. We would stand a better chance of survival if we accommodated ourselves to this planet & viewed it appreciatively instead of skeptically and dictatorially.” -E.B. White The words of writer, E.B.…
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Roselle Drink
Rich in antioxidants, vitamins & minerals, roselle is also packed full of sweet, fruity flavor. Think Hi-C, but without all the processed junk. Featured in the below video is a simple, refreshing drink made with roselle harvested from Mahaba Farms.
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Growth Spurt
Because I need more work [that’s called sarcasm], Mahaba Farms is expanding onto another ancestral lot in Booker Park. I couldn’t resist assuming stewardship of a small lot that once belonged to my great grandfather, Isaac Alridge, then to my grandmother, Thelma Waters, & now to my uncle, Kelvin Waters. As far back as anyone…
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Oceanside Reflection
As a natural farmer, I aim to mimic & incorporate my environment. Despite the notoriously terrible native soil of south Florida, we live in the most beautiful place which offers all we need in order to improve the soil. The life of a farmer isn’t typically one that would include trips to the beach, but…
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Letter to Santa
Dear Santa, Thanks for giving me the only thing I wanted: a free, broken, dirty freezer. Most people would consider this the equivalent of a piece of coal in the stocking, but you & I both know I’m going to turn this freezer into the best worm sanctuary. Another landfill rescue! Let the wormery…
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Old Pallets Become New Compost Bay System
We did it! We used some of the free pallets to construct compost bays. Soon the days of purchasing sub-par compost in plastic bags dubiously labeled as organic will be over. In alignment with our vision of being a self-sustaining, low-input farm, Mahaba Farms will be producing our own organic compost made from regional components.…
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