Thanksgiving

So much to be thankful for, so much to give, in this wonderful universe Radish sprouts Broccoli sprouts and below in rich earth Prolific edible cactus Blue ginger Passion fruit on the Kukui tree Mamaki! and Rain of Gold Sweet pumpkin, and Samoan coconut Milo! Thespesia populnea Basil! and yellow ginger! Hawaiian chile, and White Hibiscus! Hawaiian spirit flower Magenta Hibiscus Sunflower sprouts, yum Amaranth and mixed green's sprouts Habenero chile's and papaya Cutting board diet Comfrey and Po'o Love you, Kikaleilei Olena! turmeric, juicy yellow/orange tubers Awapuhi kuahiwi! shampoo ginger, fragrant edible nectar and body wash Moringa oleifera! the horseradish tree, year round food source, nutrient rich in Vitamins A, B, C, D, E, K, calcium, iron, protein, potassium, magnesium, selenium, zinc, and a good balance of all the essential amino acids. also contains chlorophyll and omega fatty acid's 3,6,9 Powerful source of antioxidants! Treats bacterial, fungal, parasites, pathogen, asthma, cancer, detoxification, inflammation, circulatory, digestive and nervous disorders. This information was discovered thru a variety web pages on Moringa oleifera. I encourage you to confirm this and if it will work with you. Moringa! young bough ready to nibble, soups, or to be dehydrated and later ground to powder Young bittermelon green's to be dried and powdered Safid musli! succulent white tubers, love em chopped in salad dressing First cacao pod, can't wait Ma'o! Sea Island Cotton 'Awa! Piper methysticum and olena leaves behind Amazing Noni Noni! Morinda citrifolia Mai'a ! bananas! Niu! coconut Samoan levitating inches above ground with over thousand pounds in the crown Angel's Trumpet among the Kamani pods Sea Island cotton bloom and dwarf Hau flower Welcome light Good Morning Pumpkin! Ulu! young Breadfruit tree Nakui jumping after a flying coconut

Ulu unfolding

Nakui going for the coconut, Po'o cheering her on

Living garden

Back yard harvest

Garden love and play

Taking a break

Amaranth, Broccoli,and Wheat grass

Seven days worth of vibrant health

Good Earth

Back to the good earth or rich soil, yea what we all depend on. On this 80~200, 16,000 Square foot Hawi lot full of trees, tallest on the north side, while allowing more open light on the south side, and in the lower shady areas is were I dedicate all the pruning's, vines, the biomass ready for transformation to the microcosm pile. There I break down into smaller pieces with hands or machete. Adding though out the season then about six months, fork or shovel pile through slanted sifting frame and simply recompost that which rolls off. What you have left is black gold, ready for enriching your plant kingdom. Now how easy is that!!!

Rich Soil

The areas of rich soil, are where all of transformed life is never taken away, but is able to build upon it's origin. Add man to the scene, and you have the potential to rapidly build the soil, rapidly decline the soil, or rapidly pollute the soil. Ask your self what practices will you choose, and how much time, energy, and money will you spend. I use on this 16,000 sq. ft. lot. three methods

REBs annual 2007 report

Aloha dear earth friends and beyond, 2007 has been a busy year. I did not produce many dollars this year, but created lasting works of art, sculpture, stone work, around 50 beautiful swinging doors, railing's, bamboo gates, gardens, bio active fermented fertilizers, lots of lilikoi, avocados, coconuts, citrus, bananas, turmeric, some juicy yellow ginger, very healthy looking Chinese cabbage as result of my home brew of bio-active fertilizer mainly lactic acid producing bacteria creating healthy flora digesting the nutrients for stimulating roots. This was a year to look closer into what grows well here in Hawi and how to survive locally in the coming years of food shortages. Like what are the best ways to collect and store rain water and filtering for drinking, basically just what is essential in this life, how to enjoy, being present in the moment, while sustaining this life, cultivating from the heart, influence, humility, understanding, knowledge, and sharing the richness of life in all my relationships everywhere. I ask myself, Just what kind of life on Earth should I support these days while here, where will I give and get from? what kind of mess have I left behind? These questions and experiences have given me motivation to explore healthier lifestyles. Back in august 2005 visit to Washington for Heidi and Alex wedding with my son I discovered the book "Hidden Message in Water"by Masaru Emoto. That was the beginning of my current quest to develop enhancing enchanting loving watersheds, pathways, filters, channels, water fountains for within the home where water goes thru purification and is fortified with essential minerals, proper ph and sanctified thru embracing pathways and cultivated from the heart, to be received likewise. From dream to manifestation, model building, mold making, casting, firing, testing, models working. I have gained much knowledge on my quest in the last two years, and have created some beautiful examples of low tech earthenware vessels for water, sprouting seeds, and cooking. I thank you all for your honesty, and support. May we be healthy, wise, courageous, compassionate, peaceful, and strong in the rough years ahead, God Bless us all. With love R.E.B.

Chinese cabbage sprouting week

I thank you all for your honesty, and support. May we be healthy, wise, courageous, compassionate, peaceful, and strong in the rough years ahead, God Bless us all. With love R.E.B.