Thursday, November 27, 2008

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

Thursday, October 23, 2008

Amaranth, Broccoli,and Wheat grass

Seven days worth of vibrant health

Tuesday, October 21, 2008

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!!!

Monday, February 11, 2008

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