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Turmeric in bloom and above ground.
When I think of turmeric the rhizome powder or fresh root and all it's "super powers" come to mind but there is so much more here. The...

Roy and Rhon
Jul 21, 20181 min read


Toucans
Black-neck Aracari Toucan enjoying papaya at The Rs Farm. They will get to that pawpaw long before you even notice it is ripe. Their...

Roy and Rhon
Jun 23, 20181 min read


Broaden your perspective of time outdoors through the simple practice of Forest Bathing.
Visitor: Do I have to take stuff off??? Guide: Yes. You have to take off your mental daily life. You do get to keep your clothes on....

Roy and Rhon
May 25, 20181 min read


Simitoo
Wild Simitoo at The Rs Farm is a member of the passion fruit family. The Bell Apple or Passion Flower (Passiflora Nitida) is a tasty,...

Roy and Rhon
Apr 14, 20181 min read


Coconut Flowers
The magical flowers of the coconut trees are always striking against the green leaves. Known as one of the oldest flowering trees in the...

Roy and Rhon
Mar 9, 20181 min read


We added a country to the orchard.
Yep we've added the citrus known as Portugal, pronounced "pretty gal" (when accents and pronunciations get mixed together). Also known...

Roy and Rhon
Feb 3, 20181 min read


9 names for Sorrel (in English)
1. Hibiscus sabdariffa 2. Hibiscus 3. Jamaica Sorrel 4. Florida Cranberry 5. Guinea Sorrel 6. Indian Sorrel 7. Hibiscus Tea 8. Queensland...

Roy and Rhon
Jan 3, 20181 min read


he says Papaya, she says Pawpaw
What's in a name? Carica papaya, papaya, pawpaw or pawpaw in Guyana, is available all year. At The Rs Farm both "red papaya" and "yellow...

Roy and Rhon
Dec 20, 20171 min read


Surinam Cherry
Surinam cherry ( E. uniflora L.) is also called Brazil or Brazilian cherry, Cayenne cherry, pitanga, Florida cherry, cereza de...

Roy and Rhon
Nov 7, 20171 min read


Ochro
Ochro, Okra, Okro, Quingombo, Lady fingers At the Rs Farm we have green and red ochro. Both are good sources of vitamin A, vitamin C,...

Roy and Rhon
Oct 20, 20171 min read


West Indian Cherry
Known as Acerola, Barbados cherry, West Indian cherry, Wild crepe myrtle and Red cherry. Malpighia emarginata and Malpighia glabra are...

Roy and Rhon
Sep 29, 20172 min read


Ducklings join the team
Baby ducks "If it looks like a duck, and quacks like a duck, we have at least to consider the possibility that we have a small aquatic...

Roy and Rhon
Aug 8, 20171 min read


Guava
Psidium guajava (common or apple guava) from the Amerindian (Arawak) word guayabo. Red lady, White Lady, and Pear are also grown at the...

Roy and Rhon
Jul 14, 20171 min read


Rainy Seasons
Take advantage of every opportunity that comes your way. The farm is located less than 30 miles from Guyana's capital city Georgetown and...

Roy and Rhon
Jun 18, 20171 min read


Passion Fruit
Passiflora edulis is well known in Guyana where it is known as passion fruit or passionfruit (English). Native to South America ...

Roy and Rhon
May 13, 20171 min read


Black Water Creek Q & A
What is a creek? A stream, brook, or minor tributary of a river. Why is the water black? A blackwater creek has the characteristics of a...

Roy and Rhon
Apr 16, 20171 min read
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