Category Archives: Back 2 Eden

Bat flower

Posted on June 6, 2021 by danforth

Roy loves weird flowers, and this is one of the strangest.  It’s called a white bat flower, and it’s not very common, so we were happy to see this photo that Anna sent from the Back 2 Eden nursery tunnel …

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Back 2 Eden, South Africa

Posted on March 22, 2021 by danforth

While we in Indiana are just beginning to see a bit of green grass and some crocus or daffodills blooming soon, South Africa is in full bore end of summer, with fruits and flowers galore.  We are pleased to hear …

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Back 2 Eden

Posted on December 13, 2020 by danforth

We are excited to see our kids involved in the ag outreach ministry we left behind in South Africa, Back 2 Eden.  Anna and the kids went with Zweli to visit a couple of places last week, and things are …

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Blessings at Back 2 Eden, South Africa

Posted on October 31, 2020 by danforth

We just heard from our farm family in South Africa that devos in the morning with the workers is going well.  They’re reading the Old Testament now and Zweli, the farm manager, translates into Xhosa as Gary reads and talks …

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Photos from our sweet South Africa family

Posted on October 30, 2020 by danforth

We’re thankful to our daughter-in-love, Anna, who is so good about sending photos to us.  We are blessed to see family and friends, and we get to enjoy all the flowers in bloom – it’s definitely spring in South Africa …

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Two beauties at Back 2 Eden

Posted on September 17, 2020 by danforth

Meanwhile, back at the Back 2 Eden farm in South Africa, flowers and grandchildren are blossoming.  Anna just sent us this picture of the jade vine by the nursery tunnel blooming, with our sweet Elaina peeking from behind.  Two beauties!!   …

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Pray for Zweli

Posted on August 25, 2020 by danforth

Please pray for Zweli, our Back 2 Eden farm manager, as he runs the Brackleys’ farm and the Back 2 Eden orchard and nursery without our normal 2-3 workers these days.  Pray for strength and continued integrity as he faces …

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Please pray for B2E workers

Posted on August 25, 2020 by danforth

We recently have had word of workers at Back 2 Eden having difficulties.  L lost his father before we left in July and now has lost him mom as well.  S is having trouble and absences and is thereby difficult …

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Fence at Back 2 Eden, South Africa, is done!

Posted on August 5, 2020 by danforth

We needed to close off the top side of the farm with fencing to help prevent thieves from entering.  A lot of work went into clearing the fence line.  I don’t know if you remember, but Roy and Zweli put …

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Training happening at B2E

Posted on June 18, 2020 by danforth

Roy welcomed a group of 4 guys to the Back 2 Eden farm, to encourage them in their ministry to the poor people in our communities.  They have been sent out by Norwegian Settlers’ Church/Genesis Hope to deliver food parcels …

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