I am pleased with this crop of Huajiao. Each year it increases. So tasty!

In the first picture you can see the black seeds bursting from the shell. The seeds get thrown away, it’s the pink shell which is used. The second picture shows the usable Huajiao pepper.

I wonder what next year’s crop will bring?

The Story. Yes, we all have – a beginning to our journey.

My earliest and fondest memories, seriously, are ones when I’m outside. Playing, walking, swimming, hiking, creating roadways in the sandbox or the dirt. Observing. Birds. Bird-song. Wind in the trees, flowers, bees, insects in flight, curiosities.

I am, at heart, a person geared toward the outdoors.

From an early age my being, soul, creativity, expressed itself outside. More in tune with the rythym of nature and wildlife than that of the classroom.

Everywhere I have lived, whether rented or owned, I created gardens. Flowers and veggies in profusion. I couldn’t help myself.

Long before I knew anything about permaculture or regenerative agriculture, I intuitively knew that gardens and growing and adding diversity was important.

I am hopeful you will read on, and, in this era of profound change, follow with me as I share my journey of producing sustainable, ethical, delicious products.