Let them be! You can’t stop the change. Spring always follows Winter and Summer leads to Fall. Each season brings new opportunities to engage. Awake Get back On track It’s time to act. Take center stage You’re no hack. Don’t slack Ignore flashbacks from the past. What impact will you stack? Is there business to transact? Are there contracts to…
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It is spring time and the garden is alive. I am excited to share what’s currently growing in the garden.
The Garden of Hope Esperanza Garden, located on Magnolia Street in Dorchester, Massachusetts, was dedicated to Fannie Lee Robinson in July 2000. The garden is a gem where residents enjoy growing their flowers, vegetables, and herbs yearly. I had the pleasure of visiting a long-time community gardener and friend Rahill on my last visit to the Boston area. Naturally, I…
Paradise is in Southwest Florida! A road trip to Florida to visit my family is always a delight, especially during the mango season when the trees are loaded, and the fruits are ripe for the picking. The garden boasts at least seven varieties of mango trees, including my favorites Carrie, Grated, Haitian, Kent, and Ice cream. I love getting up…
Nettie’s garden is where the famous “Nah Joke” gourmet hot pepper sauce is produced. Nah Joke is authentic west Indian styled hot pepper sauce handmade with lots of love in Canada for the connoisseur. Popular flavors include Mango Tango, Merry Cranberry and the Original. There are no preservatives and additives in the sauces. They are all natural! I was introduced…
I visited Julie’s Garden on one of my trips to Florida, the Sunshine State. The papaya (pawpaw) tree was loaded when I visited. Looking at the papaya pictures made me feel like cooking sancoche made with codfish and coconut milk along with sides of green bananas and dry dasheen. This video is part of a series featuring Dominican gardeners living…
Enjoy the rustic and whimsical garden ornaments. The angels, frogs, and lanterns add charm to this relaxing oasis sheltered by towering pine trees rustling in the quiet summer breeze. This video is part of a series featuring Dominican gardeners living in the diaspora.
Some gardeners enjoy growing plants and vegetables, while others are flower lovers. Tony lives for his flowers, especially roses. Here is a video of Tony’s beautiful flowers and butterflies. Enjoy! This video is part of a series featuring nature island gardeners living in the diaspora. In this video, we present Tony’s garden in Decatur, Georgia.
From spring to summer, rain or shine, Claudia is tending her herbs and vegetables in her garden plot. She is both an indoor and outdoor gardener. Her indoor garden includes a collection of orchids. From Zimbabwean chili peppers to potatoes and ginger, she grows them all. Her balcony has a display of vegetables and flowers ranging from vibrant hibiscus to…