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

Finally, my garlics have made their presence known. Its been a few weeks but once they popped through the soil, they took no time to shot up. The garlics are in the containers and the scallions are transplanted in the ground. Growing Garlic in My Urban Organic Garden - Week 3 ***** About the writer: Poetess … Continue reading Jamaican Urban Organic Farming #3: Growing Garlic Video – Week 3

Bitten By The Organic Farming Bug I started a new hobby recently, urban organic farming. There was this urge to add flowering plants to my yard, along with the palms that I had planted over two years before. Now, I have not only added the usual garden plants, but some small crops as well. I … Continue reading Jamaican Urban Organic Farming #2: Small Crops

Recently I started a new hobby, gardening.  I must say that I find fulfillment in watching my plants grow and blossom. The same can be said for when they do not make it, I feel sad. Today, I will share some pictures of my urban container gardening practices.   Practice container gardening if you live … Continue reading Jamaican Urban Organic Farming #1: Container Gardening

Planting Potatoes in My Organic Garden - Day 1 In this video, I share my experience of planting my first set of potatoes in a container. I am really trying new things in my  Jamaican Urban Organic Garden. ***** About the writer: Poetess Denise N. Fyffe is a published author of over 30 books, for more … Continue reading Jamaican Urban Organic Farming #25: Planting Potatoes in My Organic Garden – Day 1