Leucaena leucocephala might be a food we should be growing locally.

This article will be of interest to food growers in our shire.

 

Caution: This blog does not take responsibility for the accuracy of the published information. Sources regarding edibility often disagree as in the case below.

 

'“Guaje – Garlic Pumpkin Seeds that are Free Food”

Posted on April 5, 2016 by Dr. Paul Haider

 

Guaje pronounced Gwah-hee and also known as Leucaena leucocephala is a tree in the acacia family that grows all over the world. It might even be growing in your area, they grow in California, Texas, Florida, Hawaii, Brazil, Australia, Mexico, South America, Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands, Israel, Philippines, Asia, Thailand, Laos, Burma, India, and Africa. So guaje can be found all over the world and have many health benefits. And guaje seeds are free food!

Folding a paper seedling plant pot.

How to fold recycled newspaper seedling pots.

BSS member Debbie makes it look simple.

Russian dacha vegetable gardens

"If you were to visit a typical Russian dacha you're likely to be greeted with a welcoming dish called okroshka (below centre), a refreshing cold soup made from home grown cucumber, radish, spring onion, fresh dill and parsley all swimming in kvas (a home made rye bread drink) with sour cream or kefir."
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In 2011 the dacha gardens of Russia produced 40% of the nation's food.