Growing in Florida is certainly more difficult and frustrating than growing further north. But we can still grow in abundance - and some perennials are extremely reliable and low maintenance. Every yard, at any time, can be an edible yard.
Moringa, cassava, chaya, longevity and okinawa spinaches, loquats, figs, galic chive, sugar cane, blackberries, pomegranate, pears, apples and many more, aren't adverse to the Florida summer environment.
When we started out we had nothing but large pecan trees with grass underneath. Now, almost 6 years later, it's an edible 'jungle' paradise with annual and perennial food and pollinator plants scattered throughout. I mention a lot of them in the video, but of course forgot to mention a whole lot as well. :)
To witness the return of an eco-system (albeit on a small scale) is mind blowing and immensely satisfying. So many birds! Skinks, toads, lizards, butterflies, but especially the enormous variety of insects we now have.
We still battle stink bugs (for lack of natural predators), and the occasional surge of army worms. But due to the increase of nesting birds, the army worms seem under control most of the time.
28 сен 2024
