Comments for Edible Plant Project

Comment on Nursery by Aaron Pigue

Aaron Pigue — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 00:23:07 +0000

Hello,
I was so happy to see that something like this has come up in Gainesville. I have been studying permaculture and other forms of sustainable agriculture in New Zealand for the past year, and am greatly wanting to design a food forest eventually on the 8 acres I have to play with. I still have much to learn, particularly on the Melrose ecosystem, but was wondering if and when I can be of service to help, and learn at this place. I will not be fully available until the New Year, and will be trying to go to the Philippines as soon as possible to work on a forest garden there, but am greatly inspired to see what it is going on at this place. Thank for starting it up, and please send any pertinent info about work/volunteering.

Comment on Home by Michael

Michael — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 17:10:57 +0000

I have recently purchased an acre and a half, and the goal is to cover with all kind of fruit and nut trees. My question is this: I have a huge orange tree that is supposedly sour. Is there any way to make it not sour? I hate to waste thousands of oranges. I heard putting lime around the base, is this correct? Any help?

Comment on Moringa oleifera (Drumstick or Horseradish Tree) by Art

Art — Sun, 09 Oct 2011 22:26:59 +0000

You make me excited with this great information! I always thought India was best known for the Engineers and Gurus. LOL. Anyhow, living in Florida is great. We pretty much eat a starch, fruit and vegetable based selection of food. I use lentils and nuts and seeds sparingly. Greens and starches go well together. I will find a source for the trees and do the grow thing. Thanks very much. Art

Comment on Katuk (Sauropus androgynus) by miranda

miranda — Wed, 21 Sep 2011 13:54:04 +0000

hi patricia … i am not sure this link is a good one …. it takes you to an animal rights website ….

Comment on Okinawa spinach (Gynura crepioides) by TropicBob

TropicBob — Tue, 20 Sep 2011 00:30:03 +0000

This is my new favorite vegetable. I steam it with rice (last 7 minutes) and eat it with the rice- delicious. It grows great here in South Florida and is attractive.

Comment on Recipes by miranda

miranda — Sun, 18 Sep 2011 12:38:03 +0000

thanks so much! we look forward to meeting you wc!!

Comment on Okinawa spinach (Gynura crepioides) by indira

indira — Sun, 04 Sep 2011 08:14:19 +0000

I had this tasty plant in Maui, and have had cravings for it nonstop since ‘ve left. Once the aina gets in you- it won’t leave

Comment on Recipes by wildchild934

wildchild934 — Thu, 01 Sep 2011 13:54:31 +0000

I cant wait to visit, we are just building a small retail nursery & would like to highlight more edible landscaping choices. We are committed to providing quality plants at wholesale or below pricing to the public. Since we are located near the villages & spruce creek we are hoping to reach a broad audience. I think you could become a very important source for us keep up the GREAT work. thanks wc

Comment on Sochan (Rudbeckia laciniata) by Brotherhug

Brotherhug — Thu, 25 Aug 2011 20:14:02 +0000

Tom, it would be hard to confuse sochan with poison hemlock. the leaves and growth patterns are quite different.

Sochan is a tasty, nutritious green that is easy to grow and comes back year after year.

Comment on Chickasaw Plum var. Guthrie (Prunus augustifolia) by miranda

miranda — Fri, 05 Aug 2011 13:42:18 +0000

we do not have a price list john -
most of our plants are in the $3-$5 range – we sell at the downtown farmers market the SECOND wednesday of the month!