My first tree to be planted today is a Rose Apple or Water Apple sometimes called. It is a wondrous spreading tree that produces pear shaped red fruit that have the taste of roses.

Next was this beautiful orange tree. I am planting these trees on a steep slope so I make the hole deeper than necessary by a few inches so that rain water can collect and water them sufficiently rather than running straight past.

The soil seems quite sticky and clay like in places but there are loads of these healthy earthworms so I know it s great soil to grow in. Earthworms only live happily in good soil and they are hugely beneficial by aerating the earth and feeding it with their droppings ( casts ). They are always a most welcome sight to experienced gardeners.

Next to be planted was one of three soursop trees aka guanabana, one of my favourite fruits. They have an exceptionally good taste, a cream and pineapple cross type of flavor. It’s hugely medicinal too so buy one if you see one and plant those seeds!

These are some young ginger plants sprouting that I planted a few weeks ago along the edge of my path to my compost pile. Coming along nicely. I just take pieces of ginger root too small and fiddley to peel and prepare in the kitchen and plant them instead. You can never have too much fresh ginger!! I use it to make iced ginger tea as well as adding to soups and savoury curries etc.

This turmeric is also sprouting and looking healthy. Another must have in the super healthy kitchen store cupboard . It’s a most attractive plant too with beautiful flowers as is the ginger so I like to plant as much as possible in small groups around the garden.

These beautiful fungi had appeared at the edge of my compost pile. Beautiful but probably inedible. Nonetheless a stunning and important part of our diverse and intricate ecosystem.

Next to be planted will be mango and avocado trees but they will have to wait for another day and another post.

Puravida......

Do not seek love. Be Love.

Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev