Today the beautiful cruise ship Carnival Horizon docked in Ocho Rios, and we had the pleasure of welcoming another wonderful group of visitors to our farm and herbal garden in the hills of Jamaica. It was one of those perfect sunny Jamaican days that remind us why summer is such a special season on the…
One of the most rewarding parts of farming is watching nature recover, renew, and surprise you. Earlier this spring, I had to cut back our fig tree quite heavily because it had become overgrown and was no longer producing the way I hoped. At the time, it looked almost bare, and I honestly wondered how…
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…
There’s a different kind of joy that comes from growing herbs. Unlike some crops that take time and patience before they reward you, herbs give back quickly and often. On our Taste of Jamaica farm, planting basil, sage, thyme, parsley, and escallion became one of the most satisfying parts of our garden, not just because…
Planting Swiss chard on our Taste of Jamaica farm was a different kind of experience from the start. With carrots, everything felt hidden and uncertain in the early stages. But with Swiss chard, it was like the plant wanted to show you its progress every step of the way. Still, the journey came with its…
Planting carrots on our Taste of Jamaica farm started as a simple idea. We wanted to grow something fresh, something our guests could enjoy straight from the land. But I didn’t expect the journey to stay with me the way it did. I remember the day we planted them. The sun was strong, the soil…
Fresh Carrot and Beetroot Juice in Jamaica A New Seasonal Drink on Our Taste of Jamaica Farm & Cooking Tour All year round on our Taste of Jamaica farm and cooking tour, we welcome guests with refreshing Jamaican natural drinks made from ingredients grown right here on the farm. Traditionally we serve lemongrass tea, sorrel,…