Germination is the process by which a plant grows from a seed. The most common example of germination is the sprouting of a seedling from a seed of an angiosperm or gymnosperm. In addition, the growth of a sporeling from a spore, such as the spores of hyphae from fungal spores, is also germination (Wikipedia). On your … Continue reading Jamaican Urban Organic Farming #13: The Germination Process

Finally, a cactus plant for my garden. He is tiny now, as you know they can get huge. I remember having another cactus in my garden; but this memory comes from my childhood. I only just remember. For many years, I watched as it grew taller and became a family of cacti. Oh the memories, of … Continue reading Jamaican Urban Organic Farming #12: The Succulent

After a long day at work, I am home enjoying this lantana blooms in my urban organic garden. This plant promises to bloom year round and can handle the sun. Too many people, work all day and drop tired into their bed. But, I recommend that you stop and smell the roses, literally. Flowers have … Continue reading Jamaican Urban Organic Farming #11: Blooms To De-stress After Work

  Sunlight is very important to plants. I love the sunshine blooms. I love, when I wake up in the morning and open my door, I see a cascade of colors in the garden. It brings peace, satisfaction and happiness. It is these simple things, without a cost, that makes life enjoyable. May your life … Continue reading Jamaican Urban Organic Farming #10: Sunshine Blooms

This weekend, my neighbor and I exchanged flowers. I have no idea what its called, but I gave her some mint. She said, "I will definitely be enjoying some mint tea." Courtesy of my neighbor Kayann. ***** About the writer: Poetess Denise N. Fyffe is a published author of over 30 books, for more than six years … Continue reading Jamaican Urban Organic Farming #9: Flower Exchange

My Urban Organic Gardening Journey It is good to start small. Many people never think to start their own gardens or grow their own food because they think that is not possible with the space that they have. I am here to tell you that is not true. Even if all you have is your … Continue reading Jamaican Urban Organic Farming #5: Gardening Goals

Getting Rid Of The Grass It’s been a long, good, tiring day of gardening. Finally cut away the grass from the section with the #flowers. The grass was super healthy and green and my plants were dying or suffering. This was an important lesson. Flowers and grass, don't always mix. This amatuer gardener is certainly … Continue reading Jamaican Urban Organic Farming #8: Getting Rid Of The Grass

Stress can take up our focus and concentration in our daily lives. One of the best ways to destress is through gardening. I highly recommend it. If you have high blood pressure and other stress related illnesses, this is great therapy. Enjoy the fruits ...or rather buds and blossoms of my labour. ... ***** About … Continue reading Jamaican Urban Organic Farming #7: The Buds Of My Labour

Change what is on your horizon and grow something. I have found that having flowers surround me on every side, or the first thing I see when I open the door, relaxes me. I can play guess which colour bloom is out today and life is much simpler. Planting flowers is a great and simple … Continue reading Jamaican Urban Organic Farming #6: Change Your Horizon

Portulaca Repeated Morning Bloom I watched this little guy open up this morning. It is quite a treat to watch nature unfold and it has me thinking even. How does it know when to open and close its bloom? What intelligence does it have? It was a great idea to invest in this portulaca plant … Continue reading Jamaican Urban Organic Farming #4: The Portulaca Repeated Bloom