Caribbean Youths In Agriculture (CYSAG)

Sustainability through Grow Own Food

noreply@blogger.com (Caribbean youths in Agriculture) — Tue, 15 Aug 2017 01:03:00 +0000

Money saving inspiration

Almost in unison repetitiousness, the need to grow ones own food is paramount...

Make your own seitan from wheat flour

noreply@blogger.com (Caribbean youths in Agriculture) — Tue, 15 Aug 2017 00:59:00 +0000

One of my favourite recipe. Easy does it.

Catching Up

noreply@blogger.com (Caribbean youths in Agriculture) — Sat, 20 Aug 2016 00:39:00 +0000

Loving Onions

Onion have long been an important part of my every day diet. Knowing how to grow and harvest onions has been of great benefit.

Courtesy: California Gardening - https://youtu.be/Wg4kFG1PUuE

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Vacation Time

The mountains have become a source of great encouragement and joy now that I am on vacation. So many fun adventures to relate in future blogs.

Spend much time gathering fruits, vegetable and much needed ground provisions for cooking. There is much to be said about "playing with food". In my case I meant experimenting with different dishes.

Cooking Time

Into 2016

noreply@blogger.com (Caribbean youths in Agriculture) — Sat, 09 Jan 2016 19:42:00 +0000

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Hello Again. Happy Belated Christmas 2015 and A warm welcome into the possibilities of a much greener 2016.
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My Container gardening for 2015 had produce 1 green bell pepper and has seen the growth of 2 plants of garlic plants. Yeah me...

Now that the New Year is here I look forward to greater planting and harvesting with smiles, frowns, sadness, apprehension and all other emotions.

Planting In my Zone

noreply@blogger.com (Caribbean youths in Agriculture) — Tue, 29 Sep 2015 20:21:00 +0000

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Over the weekend I container planted two onion bulbs and about 4-5 garlics. I just wanted to do this.... I wanted to feel nature and be part of my own.

Germination without Soil

noreply@blogger.com (Caribbean youths in Agriculture) — Tue, 22 Sep 2015 17:26:00 +0000

Have you ever thought of obtaining seedlings without soil? Yes we have always wanted a slightly less messy approach to garden. The following video will aid you in this quest. Enjoy.....

Courtesy: ehowgarden

Tips in Economical Gardening

noreply@blogger.com (Caribbean youths in Agriculture) — Sun, 20 Sep 2015 16:53:00 +0000

It's always important to use and reuse items that are already available in and around your garden. The video below provides a few more tips and ideas for gardening essentials.

Courtesy: GrowVeg

Growing Carrots in Small Spaces

noreply@blogger.com (Caribbean youths in Agriculture) — Mon, 14 Sep 2015 12:21:00 +0000

Whether you have a small backyard garden, a patio, a porch or a window silt. with a few containers, a small space can be transformed into a lush greenery.

Courtesy: The Patio Gardeners

Tomatoes - Preparing and Storing

noreply@blogger.com (Caribbean youths in Agriculture) — Fri, 11 Sep 2015 13:08:00 +0000

Tomatoes are an easy delicacy that can be easily prepared and safely adds flavour and taste to any food especially my lovely salads. Unless you reside in the tropics or you have a greenhouse, tomatoes will be available all year around.

The easiest way to obtain tomatoes would be to buy the harvested drop, purchase seeds and do your own planting, if you love love gardening and have the time, the following video shows how one can propagate tomatoes from one's plant it important that one learns how to

Courtesy: Growveg

Breadnuts

noreply@blogger.com (Caribbean youths in Agriculture) — Tue, 08 Sep 2015 17:06:00 +0000

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Breadnut also known as Brosimum Alicastrum, also called Maya nut or Ramon.

Sometimes the least attractive and seemingly most undesirable fruits turn out to be a gem in a haystack such is the bread nut. This has become one of my favourite fruit to prepare and eat in the simplest way. It is quite a filling staple that can be used in a variety. As a side, to make juices, to accompany salads etc.

There are many health benefits to eating breadnut. Please view the following video that outlines a few.

Courtesy: Halthy care tips

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Taro/Eddows Planting Continued

noreply@blogger.com (Caribbean youths in Agriculture) — Sun, 06 Sep 2015 03:20:00 +0000

Eddoes, a starch stable, is a favourite of mine. Normally used to make pies and as a side similar to mash potatoes. As per usual, here are two methods of growing for limited spaces..

Courtesy: California Gardening

Plastics

noreply@blogger.com (Caribbean youths in Agriculture) — Fri, 04 Sep 2015 17:08:00 +0000

For sometime now I have posted on the use of plastic bottles. Today I share more uses for plastic bottles.

Courtesy: HuwsNursery- Grow Organis Produce Inexpensively

Aftermath In Dominica 2015, Hurricane Erika

noreply@blogger.com (Caribbean youths in Agriculture) — Tue, 01 Sep 2015 22:31:00 +0000

Some of the damages endured by the people and the country of Dominica

Dominica, Nature Isle

noreply@blogger.com (Caribbean youths in Agriculture) — Tue, 01 Sep 2015 01:05:00 +0000

Sister Island, Dominica (The Nature Island) was ravaged by Hurricane Erika last Thursday. The aftermath was devastating. Infrastructural damage, agricultural devastation and loss of lives.

This disaster had a personal effect on me. A country that I have visited, that I have spent time in .. A place that I have family ......

Our prayers go out to all.

NO Ice Cream Maker needed

noreply@blogger.com (Caribbean youths in Agriculture) — Sat, 29 Aug 2015 02:55:00 +0000

Ice Cream, We all love and need ice cream, at least I think so. Today I have made ice cream with recipes from Youtube and my helping hands at home. Your ice cream combination is as unique as you need and want it to be. Whether you want it with diary or without diary, vegan, all you want to eat, there is a recipe for you.

Use as much fresh fruits or vegetables as you want too... Your tools depends on what is available to you , whether you decide to blend, use a mixer, hand or otherwise, or utilise a food processor. A guilt pleasure made simple and made economically.

Here are a few channels to assist you on your way to homemade ice cream.

Courtesy: Bodynomics

Courtesy: The Frugal Chef

Courtesy: Onetopchefshow

Growing Your Own Salad Bowl

noreply@blogger.com (Caribbean youths in Agriculture) — Fri, 28 Aug 2015 03:48:00 +0000

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For those of us, experts, in-betweeners and novices that enjoy growing our own salad bowl, container gardening have you covered. Please follow the link below on Balcony Gardening courtesy of Denver Gardeners

https://denvergardeners.wordpress.com/2015/08/23/balcony-gardening-grow-a-salad-bowl/?blogsub=confirming#blog_subscription-2

Planting Cucumbers

noreply@blogger.com (Caribbean youths in Agriculture) — Sun, 23 Aug 2015 17:42:00 +0000

Cucumbers also known as cucumbis sativis are my favourite vegetables. I often eat these in a variety of ways, by itself as a snack, in salads, in smoothies and in my general cooking..... They are members of the melon and squash families.

Benefits

Some of the health benefits of cucumbers includes protecting your brain and aids in the reduction of of cancer. The link below gives a comprehensive guideline of the benefits of cucumbers

http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2014/08/23/health-benefits-cucumbers.aspx

Grow your own
Cucumbers are an easy vegetable to grow. It doesn't require a lot of space and can be grown in simple containers such as buckets and tubs. There are many varieties available, choose the one that is favourable to you and get planting.

The following video is courtesy of CaliforniaGardener
CUCUMBER UP !!!

Veggie Burgers

noreply@blogger.com (Caribbean youths in Agriculture) — Sun, 23 Aug 2015 01:33:00 +0000

A quick and healthy snack or meal can be made from vegetables and fruits. One such is vegetable burger. Come along with your blender in hand, pick your choice of vegetables and start the cooking process.

BURGERVILLE !!!

The Art of Planting Dasheen

noreply@blogger.com (Caribbean youths in Agriculture) — Fri, 21 Aug 2015 07:42:00 +0000

Like any art form, the novice must begin with baby steps until the tricks of the trade has been learn. To accomplish the task of reaping dasheens/taros of magnificence - weight, height, quality. Key tools must be learned and implemented.

Smoothies Galore

noreply@blogger.com (Caribbean youths in Agriculture) — Fri, 21 Aug 2015 07:42:00 +0000

One of the simplest and easiest ways to get all the healthy nutrition and lots of vegetables and fruits in your diet is by the consumption of smoothies. They are a great breakfast, lunch and dinner for those busy and on the go.

There are varies to how you can make your smoothies aided by recipes found all over the internet for the novice, the experience add their own style to taste. Preparation can centre on like fruits, like colours or whatever combo works for you. My personal favourite is banana mixed (my own combo, just about any fruit and herbs) smoothies.

This video is courtesy the SmoothChannel

Smoothie Along !!!!!

Bottle Gardening

noreply@blogger.com (Caribbean youths in Agriculture) — Wed, 19 Aug 2015 04:00:00 +0000

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On my last blog I briefly spoke on Plastic Bottle gardening. This is container gardening but using only plastic bottles. Note this type of not limited to plastic but includes breakable bottles . get your seedling and small sprouting, soil, scissors and water and let us begin.

There is no specific size or shape, Just use what is economically viable for you (we all have bottles lying around or stored somewhere). There are many variations to bottle garden e.g. hanging, singles, covered, uncovered. It's important to test each method out if your are an adventurer like me to see what works best for your situation.

Please follow the link for the instructional below.

https://containergardening.wordpress.com/2011/09/07/bottle-tower-gardening-how-to-start-willem-van-cotthem/

Please also note below a video instructional by Willem Can Cotthem

Long Time Gone

noreply@blogger.com (Caribbean youths in Agriculture) — Wed, 19 Aug 2015 03:16:00 +0000

It has been quite a while since I have been here. Much has changed including taking up a new job that is non agricultural. No worries my enthusiasm for all things agriculture has not changed nor have I been deterred.

www.curiousgardener.com

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As of late I have taken to Plastic Bottle Gardening. Small Space, no problem with this technique. I have stated with 1.5 litre bottle. My crop of choice, sweet peppers. Here is a link to get you started with a simple technique that works great with herbs.

http://www.curiousgardener.com/2010/04/21/recycling-plastic-bottles-in-the-garden/

REMEMBER KEEP IT HEALTHY

Benefits of Veggies

noreply@blogger.com (Caribbean youths in Agriculture) — Wed, 04 Sep 2013 21:57:00 +0000

Health Benefits of Vegetables

People who eat fruit and vegetables as part of an overall healthy diet generally have a reduced risk of many chronic diseases.

Vegetables are important sources of many nutrients, including potassium, fiber, folate (folic acid) and vitamins A, E and C. Options like broccoli, spinach,tomatoes and garlic provide additional benefits!

Potassium may help to maintain healthy blood pressure. Dietary fiber from vegetables helps reduce blood cholesterol levels and may lower risk of heart disease.

Folate (folic acid) helps the body form healthy red blood cells. Women of childbearing age who may become pregnant and those in the first trimester of pregnancy need adequate folate to reduce the risk of neural tube defects and spina bifida during fetal development.

Eating Vegetables Provides Health Benefits

The nutrients in vegetables are vital for health and maintenance of your body.
Eating a diet rich in vegetables may reduce risk for stroke, cancer, heart diseases and type-2 diabetes.
One to four cups of vegetables are recommended each day, depending on how many calories you need.

(http://www.healthyeating.org/healthy-eating/all-star-foods/vegetables.aspx)

Where it Begins

noreply@blogger.com (Caribbean youths in Agriculture) — Mon, 26 Aug 2013 20:00:00 +0000

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Cultivating an interest from the earliest age, ensure an appreciate that last a lifetime.

Food for Thought

noreply@blogger.com (Caribbean youths in Agriculture) — Mon, 19 Aug 2013 21:44:00 +0000