Township schools

Roy and Zweli were able to squeeze one last presentation to a group of representatives from 21 local nursery schools.  They learned about how to plant, protect, and care for fruit tree seedlings and veggie gardens.  They learned about God’s …

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We thank the Lord for each of you

When I think about how God has blessed us, I get quite overwhelmed.  Thank you for your friendships, your care , your support, and your prayers for us and the ministries we are involved in.  We are so thankful to …

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Khula’s young adults learning about gardening

Roy & Zweli, representing Back 2 Eden, met with Khula’s post high school students last week.  Khula is a campus out in the boonies that boasts a nursery school/nutrition program, a post high school that helps young adults to prepare …

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Fruit trees at local nursery schools

Today our Back 2 Eden crew visited 8 preschools that serve low-income families. Roy and Zweli had held a seminar for these preschool teachers and staff earlier this week, helping them to understand how the Lord provides and exactly how …

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Happenings at the Back 2 Eden farm

We invested in a post hole borer digger thingamabob – I’m sure there’s a lovely technical name for it, but boy was that a great decision.  Roy and Zweli must’ve dug at least 300 holes between them, for trees, fence …

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Lady cappuccino

You usually get hearts or leaves or some simple pattern, but this barrista really had an artistic flair, no?  It all still tastes the same and costs too much, but it’s a treat!

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Avril, fruit tree enthusiast

Roy met Avril, on the right, at an orchid show last year, and they chatted for at least an hour about orchids, bromeliads, and tropical fruit trees.   They’ve been exchanging plants and ideas ever since.  This year Roy traded jakfruit …

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Fruit trees to Zimele Wethu

We have long been encouraged by Zimele Wethu and their self help groups.  These ladies pictured are just one group of many with community and helping each other at the heart of their meetings.  Roy and Zweli (farm manager/B2E* main …

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Now that’s a picture of protection!

First glance at this hen made me laugh out loud, all these feet under one body!!!  Then I got to thinking about how God specially designed hens for this position, to hover over their chicks, protecting them without squishing them, …

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Celebrating birthdays, celebrating family

Sawyer’s 12th birthday, with his traditional donut cake!   His party was a guys only camping overnight with buddies,  complete with lots of hotdogs, a potato gun/rocket, and another birthday cake, this time a regular chocolate cake.
I had a huge!!! …

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