For the past few weeks, I have been introducing a new plant to our medicinal herb garden tours here in the hills above Ocho Rios, Jamaica, and that plant is Comfrey (Symphytum). To be honest, this is still a learning journey for me because the comfrey plant we now have on the farm was given…
Here on our Taste of Jamaica Tours farm we pride ourselves on farming as naturally as possible, so we always try to use natural insect repellents to help prevent insects and plant diseases. Over the years we have tested many different methods, some work well and some do not, but that is all part of…
On most occasions, sweet potatoes are roasted and served to our guests, so we always make sure to keep a crop growing on the farm. I usually keep a few potatoes in a pan to gather slips for planting. Over the years, I have tried different methods, but the one that works best for me…
Experimenting With Alice’s Dream Tomatoes on Our Jamaican Farm At our farm, growing food is more than just farming. It is part of our daily life, our cooking experiences, and the meals we proudly prepare for guests visiting our cooking tours in Jamaica. Tomatoes are one of the crops we use almost every single day…