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Gifts to/from the Land
Benefits of clover
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An Anti-Colonial Lens on Okra
Most people have a strong opinion about okra one way or another. Whether you personally enjoy eating okra or not, it’s impossible to deny the cultural significance of okra in the Southern United States. Originating in West Africa, okra is technically a fruit, but is widely considered & consumed as a vegetable. Okra made its
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The Joys of Seasonal Eating
I intend one day to host whole food, plant-based farm-to-table dining experiences in Indiantown; using produce grown almost exclusively at Mahaba Farms and our Alabama sister farm, Uhuru Farms. I will create dishes centered around foods in season to offer our guests the highest quality dining experience. When the time is right, I’ll bring my
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A Rare Tropical Fruit Surprise
After gaining access to the land that was to become Mahaba Farms, I walked the land for hours to familiarize/introduce myself & give thanks. A scraggly tree with few leaves, but clumps of yellow & red fruit caught my attention. I’d never seen the tree or its fruit before. An elder arrived later & was
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Sweet Potato: “Summer’s Hero”
This summer on Mahaba Farms, few plants absolutely THRIVED in the extreme heat like the sweet potato. I purchased one organic Jewel & one organic Japanese sweet potato from the grocery store & simply placed them into the sandy soil. Just a couple weeks later, I had more sweet potato slips than I knew what
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A Second Life for Mango Leaves
Mango season may have come to an end, but the mango trees just keep giving! As a part of our sustainable practice at Mahaba Farms, we focus on using what we have; especially that which Nature has provided. Now past the fruiting stage, the mango trees are dropping copious leaves. If allowed, they would eventually
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Yellow Watermelon Smoothie Recipe
Yellow watermelon smoothie recipe
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First Year of Yellow Watermelons at Mahaba Farms
Yellow watermelons are the real deal!
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Guest Speaking at Upcoming Indiantown Health Fair
Upcoming speaking engagement in Indiantown
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We’ve Got Water!
Irrigating our crops with rainwater
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