image for the spiky kei apple in my food forest (dovyalis caffra) #foodforest #gardening #fruittrees

The Spiky KEI APPLE In My Food Forest (Dovyalis caffra) #foodforest #gardening #fruittrees

Today, I’m sharing a little story about the Kei apple (Dovyalis caffra) in my food forest. I have about 10 of these, but most are still in their pots. Mainly because they are so incredibly spiky – you have to find the right place for them! Definitely not near walking paths or anywhere the kids…

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Discover the INCREDIBLE Mock Orange (Murraya paniculata) #floweringplants #flowergarden

This is one of the most underestimated plants you can grow in your garden! It’s Mock Orange or Murraya paniculata. It is incredible when it’s covered with these white flowers, and they smell amazing. It’s originally from Southeast Europe and the Himalayas, so you would think it is best suited to cold climates, but here…

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Building a Unique Triangular Dragon Fruit Trellis in Our Food Forest #dragonfruit #foodforest

Hey everyone! In this video, we’re building a pretty awesome, unique triangular trellis for our dragon fruit, a new addition to the food forest. It’s a family affair – my husband, the kids, and I are all pitching in. We’re using some sturdy hardwood set in concrete to make sure it lasts and can support…

image for propagating my new monstera adansonii friedrichsthalii + showing off my monstera deliciosa

Propagating My New Monstera Adansonii Friedrichsthalii + Showing Off My Monstera Deliciosa

Today, I’m sharing the first plant of my Bunning haul! It’s Monstera friedrichsthalii (adansonii). It’s amazing, lush, and ready to adorn the veranda. Before I take it upstairs, however, I’m taking a couple of cuttings so we can grow more Monstera plants in pots and in the garden. I’m also showing you my big Monstera…