Step into the Enchanting World of the Food Forest

[@StacksUrbanHarvest]

Just as a friendly reminder, I wanted to mention that liking, commenting, and sharing videos really do play a major role in helping content creators like myself reach a wider audience. Your engagement on KZbin can have a positive impact and contribute to the growth of the channel. But I totally get that everyone has their own preferences and comfort levels when it comes to social platform engagement. Also, here's the affiliate link to Amanda's book as I mentioned in the video and the description: amzn.to/3GslGQ4 Let's grow together! 🌿

[@MorePranaGardens]

"They're your trees ... we're now the stewards." I LOVE that thought process so much! People care and return of surplus.

[@StacksUrbanHarvest]

Yeah, that's a rare mindset!

[@Pocket_Champs2023]

What a spiritually enlightening woman 😊

[@StacksUrbanHarvest]

Yes, she's an amazing woman. What I didn't mention in the video is that she invited me for a food forest lunch with the family after the tour, and it was an unexpected delight! 😋🌿

[@gcxred4kat9]

I'm in St Pete, can't wait to visit! I'm in The Florida Native Plant Society... so glad you touched on the importance of natives. I live on a 26 acre condo complex, am in charge of all the landscaping and give foraging tours. You mentioned Bidens alba and thought you might want to know it's edible and medicinal. During the Civil War they used it heavily as an antiseptic, also cures a dry cough. Foraging is a lost art. I also did not know papaya leaves are edible, thanks!

[@StacksUrbanHarvest]

Great! I didn't know that about the Civil War and Bidens alba, but did know about it being medicinal. You could stay at the Pike's AirBnB, and take their Sunday tour, and bring a bucket to collect cuttings. Here's their AirBnB link: abnb.me/e/f1MMaBL35Fb

[@gcxred4kat9]

@@StacksUrbanHarvest We're staying at a food forest AirBnB next week south of Orlando for my birthday. I will definitely keep it in mind

[@StacksUrbanHarvest]

@@gcxred4kat9 Early happy birthday! Enjoy!

[@tdf6702]

One of my favorite series ever. Thank you! I am so inspired!

[@StacksUrbanHarvest]

So glad you enjoyed it! Amanda and I are in the planning stages of doing a farm-to-table food prep series. She's amazing!

[@panneethiengburanathum300]

Thank​ you​ so​ much​ indeed​ Amanda, You​ r​ one​ of​ the​ best​ Teachers; You​ make​everyday​ a​ Thanks​giving​ Day​!!

[@StacksUrbanHarvest]

Yes, she's amazing! I'm excited that she offered to do a farm-to-table food prep series next. I'll be filming that later this month. 💚🌿

[@aroshakottege9238]

My paternal grandparents’ place was a food forest! With more than 40 types of fruits! (many exotic fruits). I used to always go looking for fruits there! This is in Sri Lanka

[@StacksUrbanHarvest]

What a great memory! Sounds like that made a powerful impression on you.

[@aroshakottege9238]

@@StacksUrbanHarvest it definitely has😊😍

[@StacksUrbanHarvest]

@@aroshakottege9238 That's great to hear. Happy Holidays!

[@aroshakottege9238]

@@StacksUrbanHarvesthappy holidays !

[@Private2024.]

I appreciate your knowledge. Thank you for sharing it. Please keep putting out the valuable content.

[@StacksUrbanHarvest]

So glad you enjoyed this! Up next I'll have Amanda's food forest, "farm-to-table" episode. Happy gardening! 🌿

[@butterflyj685]

I like what Amanda said about the coconut. I wish I could grow them in my zone 8b food forest garden. She has a wealth of knowledge. Thank you!

[@StacksUrbanHarvest]

She sure does! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@joelroberts9947]

Wow! I'm so envious... not in a bad way... I'm quite happy for you, I would just be in heaven at your place. ❤

[@swatisquantum]

Everything about this video was amazing! Very inspirational. I am working on my food forest. I’m still 5 years away from being where I want to be. Thank you for sharing all this knowledge. 😊

[@StacksUrbanHarvest]

Nice! I'm so glad you enjoyed this! And yes, Amanda is such an inspiration! Good luck with your food forest! 🌿

[@DoItYourselfGardening]

7:02 very interesting I love mimosa if that is what it is(powderpuff) and I had someone comment @ me about how it’s not native and nothing uses it and I myself not an expert definitely finding nature that to be flat out false in Florida. I see multiple species like she describes here so it’s very nice to see that an expert loves mimosas too and does acknowledge they do have pollinator guests. This is also now a point I’m curious about. When does an invasive become native?? That’s the kicker to all of the fuss about non natives and such. If a species learns to eat on mimosa after a few decades. You can call it non native however they’ll call it food. Just an hobbiest two cents and love the video information you supply!! 🪱🤙

[@StacksUrbanHarvest]

@@DoItYourselfGardening I'm glad you enjoyed this! I grow the same mimosa Amanda does, and I'm glad she prefaced that part of the tour carefully, understanding that some gardeners have strong feelings about non-natives. But Amanda clearly states later that you should plant natives with non-natives. Yes, I'm with you on this. I understand it's a touchy subject for some people. And I was glad she addressed this as well, and the way that she did was well done.

[@StacksUrbanHarvest]

@@DoItYourselfGardening You'll see the preface as she's talking and walking towards the mimosa tree, when she gets a bit philosophical and how not everything is black and white, etc.

[@DoItYourselfGardening]

@@StacksUrbanHarvest I agree, sorry I rambled, this all just feels like it comes off the top so when I type it just goes. I completely agree with the non native with natives, basically if I’m in awe of the butterflies, bees and humming birds then there’s good in there I like to think, you’re awesome and I appreciate your time and others for just speaking and sharing these observations! 🤙

[@teresaminnick2252]

Enjoyed these videos and I purchased the book already. Ft Myers Florida

[@StacksUrbanHarvest]

Glad you enjoyed them! And the book is a great resource, isn't it?

[@worksmith5223]

Great part 1 and part 2. Clear explanation and expression I love that making a food forest is an art

[@StacksUrbanHarvest]

@@worksmith5223 Thanks for the feedback! I'm glad you enjoyed it! Happy gardening! 🌿

[@panneethiengburanathum300]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤for​ Amanda!!

[@theorlandoinsider2365]

I dream my backyard looks like this one day!

[@StacksUrbanHarvest]

Hopefully, you'll get there someday. At least you have a vision for what you want to create, and that's where it starts. Happy gardening!

[@carlaroundtree6678]

It's wonderful what you are doing. Keep up the great work.

[@StacksUrbanHarvest]

💚🙏🌿

[@jeff6899]

Fantastic video; she is highly motivating !🤗👊

[@StacksUrbanHarvest]

@@jeff6899 Yes, Amanda is an inspiration! Glad you enjoyed this! Happy gardening! 🌿

[@pammops8668]

Beautiful

[@StacksUrbanHarvest]

@@pammops8668 Glad you enjoyed it! Happy gardening! 🌿

[@asupremum1246]

Is the "golden apple" the same tree as june plum? The tree looks like it.

[@StacksUrbanHarvest]

@@asupremum1246 Yes, it is.

[@timmooney2460]

Just bought your book.Looking forward to getting things together.

[@StacksUrbanHarvest]

Great! It's an excellent resource! Enjoy! 🌿

[@lauramac4846]

Please share that moringa pesto recipe!!!

[@StacksUrbanHarvest]

Okay. I'll let you know when she responds.

[@StacksUrbanHarvest]

Amanda said, "Any standard pesto recipe would work. Just blanch moringa and use it instead of or with basil."

[@EtudianteAviendah]

G'day! Yes! It's all good info! I've been most interested in aquaponics. Also happy to hear about your farm odessey. Keep up the good work!

[@StacksUrbanHarvest]

Thank you! Happy gardening!

[@kophoto]

Perfect

[@self-issuedcurrency]

This is so awesome.

[@StacksUrbanHarvest]

So glad you enjoyed this! 🌿

[@dawienatral7083]

whats the red flowers we seeing around the place?

[@StacksUrbanHarvest]

Are you talking about the close up shots of cranberry hibiscus? Those are gorgeous!

[@dawienatral7083]

@@StacksUrbanHarvest 12.27/39.13 large single fl,as well as the larger terminal red flowers behind the dracaena.

[@rosinhernandez5974]

Love this video. Is a shame of me that I have for 20 yrs 5 acres and have one lemon tree not planted. We tried to grow pumpkins and deers ate the pumpkin, leaves, stems and finally the roots. We tried to have chickens and raccoons chaps their head. Now we growing passion fruits and squirrels are eating the skin and no mention deers are finishing them.😢😢😢 I like what Amanda said how she thanks the family that had this land with so many fruits, now people just wide out lands. Thanks for this video.

[@StacksUrbanHarvest]

I'm glad you enjoyed this, and I hope you have some ideas and inspiration. 💚🌿

[@jhost0311]

What is the golden apple? I’ve never heard of it.

[@StacksUrbanHarvest]

@@jhost0311 The Golden apple (Spondias dulcis), is what the English speaking Caribbean typically calls it. Here it's often called the June Plum, and has edible leaves too, but mostly grown for the fruit.

[@jhost0311]

@@StacksUrbanHarvest oh cool. I grow that and use the leaves for smoothies daily. So it makes a good wine too? Do you have a video on making that wine?

[@StacksUrbanHarvest]

@@jhost0311 Sorry, I don't.

[@ramamalhotra7836]

What's climate in your Paradies (temperture all year around)

[@StacksUrbanHarvest]

Hardiness zone 11a, with mild winters, and temperatures mostly in the upper 90°F's in the summer.

[@StacksUrbanHarvest]

The Pike family is about 60 miles north of me at zone 10b.

[@msdramamusic]

What was the plant she says is like Earl grey tea?

[@StacksUrbanHarvest]

I've been meaning to ask Amanda the spelling on that one. I'll let you know as soon as I get a reply from her.

[@msdramamusic]

@@StacksUrbanHarvest thank you!

[@StacksUrbanHarvest]

Moujean Tea

[@putiwang7679]

I have that plant i didn't know i can make tea from it. It's flowering now.

[@StacksUrbanHarvest]

@@putiwang7679 Nice!

[@YardeningwithAnne]

They can plant datura which is tomato horn/sphinx moth host plants

[@StacksUrbanHarvest]

Good to know! Thanks!

[@jessiepickett9568]

Hello! I’m in central Florida (Lakeport) and would love to visit or get help with the little plot of yard I’ve got. I’m battling MS and trying to eat organic and pick and harvest to maintain muscles and heal.

[@StacksUrbanHarvest]

So sorry to hear about your MS. 🙏 You can contact Amanda through her website to see when there's an upcoming tour. www.pike-wellness.com

[@carolscabinas]

What is that golden apple's botanical name?

[@StacksUrbanHarvest]

@@carolscabinas Spondias dulcis - The other common name for it is June Plum.

[@NelisPadron]

How can I schedule a tour?

[@StacksUrbanHarvest]

@@NelisPadron You can contact them through their website at: www.pike-wellness.com

[@bikramadittya]

What's the Latin name for the Golden Apple?

[@StacksUrbanHarvest]

The golden apple, aka june plum is Spondias dulcis (syn. Spondias cytherea).

[@bikramadittya]

@@StacksUrbanHarvest, thank you!

[@AE-qq1mj]

Very informative video. How can I tour the food forrest in jupiter ? Anyone can provide website or number to contact the owners?

[@StacksUrbanHarvest]

@@AE-qq1mj Glad you enjoyed it! You can contact them through their website at: www.pike-wellness.com/

[@AE-qq1mj]

@@StacksUrbanHarvest thank you so much for the information!! I appreciate it!!

[@AE-qq1mj]

@@StacksUrbanHarvest yes . Thank you very much!!

[@olgasmirnoff2454]

What zone is that?

[@StacksUrbanHarvest]

10b

[@brandy4716]

I'm on a south coastal Georgia marsh. Between acidic soil and marsh salt air and very heavy rain, I'm struggling. Any suggestions for this 9a zone? Thanks!

[@wenpm9714]

❤

[@dreamqueen9909]

I search ''golden apple'' but I did not find any tree beside real apple..Please, let me know whats the other name of this fruit ? Where I can buy this tree? Thanks

[@StacksUrbanHarvest]

June Plum. Where are you located? If you're near Lake Worth, they should have it at Excalibur Fruit Trees.

[@dreamqueen9909]

@@StacksUrbanHarvest thanks a lot. I am in Naples

[@dreamqueen9909]

@@StacksUrbanHarvest I really enjoy your video, looking forward to get the book. Again awesome video!

[@amysizemore5287]

Don’t discard the rind. Boil and make juice. Yummy

[@StacksUrbanHarvest]

You're referring to the pineapple rind, right? It is yummy!

[@indoorgardener83]

What is the name of your spinach

[@StacksUrbanHarvest]

I believe you're referring to Chaya, the "Spinach Tree". Here's more on that. kzbin.info/www/bejne/iHnXhXl7erSfb6M

[@TheBobandrews]

Enjoyed the video Tried to order the.book even though I do.not.like.Amozon the deal breaker was the wanted.me.to.get.one.of there visa.cards the book looks.like it would.have been nice to have

[@StacksUrbanHarvest]

I'm glad you enjoyed the video! The Visa card is not necessary to buy the book. I ignore those offers, which you're free to do. The book is a great resource!