Gardening is one of the great joys of living on the land. Gardening in the tropics is very different from temperate climate gardening and can be very challenging. One of the great aspects about it is the speed with which everything grows. […]
There are those who call this “the miracle tree” and sell its powders at premium prices. There are claims that it can cure almost anything. Most of the of the extreme claims cannot be backed up by science, but the Moringa tree did earn its nickname “the never die tree” in Africa for good reasons. […]
Male flowers disperse pollen in the wind. One male for every 5 to 7 females is sufficient. […]
Turmeric grows quickly and easily in the Fiji Islands. It can handle both the wet and dry seasons and thrives in full sun. The annual flowers are unique and elegant, hiding at the base of each stalk to perfectly catch the morning rays. […]
This press can be used to extract the oil from sections of sun-dried coconut flesh, known as ‘copra’. The pressure of the piston on the coconut dispels the oil out through the tiny holes. Fill the stainless steel barrel to the top with coconut, then fit in the piston. […]
Exploring for a location for a new marina. This rocky zone is exposed at low tide and looks promising. Team heading out with chainsaws and cane knives. Team taking a break from the bush clearing […]