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WOF Hawaii Chapter

From the Lava to the Table

Thank You Department of Agriculture for making our community garden/orchard project a success!!! Volunteers have planted 52 fruit trees along with white pineapple and raised garden beds. We learned that the feral chickens in the neighborhood enjoyed their feast of fresh lettuces. We’ll enclose our garden beds this year before we plant our crops! All left over seeds will be sown for these munchers who roost in our trees and leave much needed droppings in their wake for our community! Walking Outside Foundation wishes to make a difference to those who, through no fault of their own, experience food insecurity. One group that can easily find themselves in this situation is seniors on a fixed income. We are not just here to provide food, but to provide an example of grow their own fruits and vegetables so that they too can contribute to a well-fed sharing community.

A single mango tree can live for hundreds of years, produce more than 100,000 fruit and more than one crop per year. Neighborhood community gardens/orchards add stability to families navigating rising food costs and will contribute to healthier individuals by providing exercise and much needed nutrition.

We’ve raised a brood of Rhode Island Red egg layers. This year these beautiful hens will produce about 3 dozen eggs per day. We will really begin to make a dent in the pan of food insecurity this year!

The beauty of both worlds! Edible flowers make a delicious addition to any dish. They are like a fine wine when paired with meals. Nasturtium boasts of horseradish flavors and compliments most entrees, salads and sandwiches.

Other edible flowers with sweeter hints are the perfect match for desserts!

Nasturtium leaves are also a delightful addition to food salads, stir-fries or pesto. Young tender leaves are best!

Google edible flowers and extend your palate for a wonderful little taste treat!

A world of possibilities

Eat your heart out!