Backyard Food Forest

Backyard Food Forest

๐ŸŒฑ๐ŸŒณ ๐Ÿ ๐Ÿ‘‹ Hey there!

I'm Rigoberto De La Portilla, a passionate soul navigating the sweet world of bees and the magic of backyard food forests. ๐Ÿ๐ŸŒณ

๐Ÿ“ Based in the vibrant landscapes from Miami to Tampa, I've spent over a decade as a hobbyist beekeeper, specializing in relocating these incredible pollinators from unwanted to cherished spaces. ๐Ÿฏโœจ

๐Ÿš€ Join me on my journey as I share snapshots and videos of my buzzing adv

09/07/2024

Morning my peoples.

14/06/2024

good morning :D :P

05/06/2024

I keep on messaging DECKED

I am like send me a unit for my ...

this needs organization ..

they might just send me one in the next 8 weeks ..

might take me more than 8 weeks .. need to do some extra

and ill need to post to you all .. how cool it is :P if not they might repo it rofl

but yeah .. i think im going the route of a decked system first before i get that topper I have been looking at.

--> DECKED

03/06/2024

im going to leave this right here rofl

22/05/2024
14/05/2024

I was chatting with a neighbor about the garden, discussing how it will take some time to really kick into gear automatically. Then, he shifted the conversation towards computers. Even though I used to be really passionate about computers and was just as excited as he was, I feel a bit disconnected and outdated now. ๐Ÿ˜› Nowadays, my focus has shifted towards a different interest: figuring out how to introduce more bees into people's Backyard Food Forest's

12/05/2024

good morning my peoples

03/05/2024

good morning my peoples.

26/04/2024

did it today ... guilty :P

Photos from Backyard Food Forest's post 25/04/2024
23/04/2024

beehive left at a job sight owner wanted them gone ..

colony is in a poor state the beekeeper put too many boxes .. bees built the long way all to the right side.

need to open up find the queen relocate to another box put in the same place see if they stay.

if anything i got some woodware out of it.

18/04/2024

whats everyone growing in their back yard
share your pictures..

13/04/2024

anyone want a lizard ?

Backyard Food Forest sure bringing in all sorts of critters :D :P

01/04/2024

31/03/2024

๐ŸŒฟ๐ŸŒบ Calling all South Florida Gardeners! ๐ŸŒบ๐ŸŒฟ

Are you passionate about gardening in our beautiful Sunshine State? Do you have a green thumb and a love for cultivating plants that thrive in our unique climate? If so, I'd love to connect with fellow plant enthusiasts who are growing some specific varieties right here in South Florida.

I'm currently working on expanding my garden and am particularly interested in the following plants:

Avocado (Persea americana) - Varieties such as Fantastic, Lula, Brogdan, Choquette, Oro Negro, and Super Hass.
Barbados Cherry (Malpighia emarginata)
African-Blue Basil (Ocimum kilimandsharium x basilicum)
Bird Pepper (Capsicum annuum var. glabriusculum)
Darrowโ€™s Blueberry (Vaccinium darrowii)
Butterfly Pea (Clitoria ternatea)
Cherry of the Rio Grande (Eugenia aggregata)
Garlic Chive (Allium tuberosum)
Southern Elderberry (Sambucus nigra subsp. canadensis)
Fennel (Foeniculum vulgare)
Passionflower 'Possum Purple' (Passiflora edulis)
Lemongrass (Cymbopogon citratus)
Moringa (Moringa oleifera)
Oregano (Origanum sp.)
Papaya (Carica papaya)
If you're growing any of these plants in your garden or yard, I'd love to hear about your experiences! Whether you're a seasoned gardener with tips to share or someone just starting out with a few pots on your balcony, let's connect and swap stories, advice, and maybe even some cuttings or seeds.

Feel free to drop a comment below or shoot me a message. Looking forward to connecting with fellow plant enthusiasts right here in South Florida! ๐ŸŒฑ๐ŸŒž

Photos from Backyard Food Forest's post 31/03/2024

who wants in their life?

26/03/2024

3 swarms in the last couple days

Using The Interceptor Honeybee Swarm Trap

~ The Tattooed Beekeeper

Photos from Backyard Food Forest's post 25/03/2024

work with what you got.

when you got the know how
and the time
restarting from scratch is not that hard.

i will mow my trails :D

Going to show everyone its that time again where I am growing food out of my moms house.

21/03/2024

and goog night :D :P

Photos from Backyard Food Forest's post 19/01/2024

Backyard transformation underway! ๐ŸŒฟ I'm excited for this fresh start with plants I have acquired through friends. Some will sprout soon, and I can't wait to see the garden flourish. ๐ŸŒฑ Grateful friendly contributions and looking forward to the journey ahead. Stay tuned for updates on this green adventure! ๐ŸŒผ

Photos from Backyard Food Forest's post 18/05/2023

Moved back to my mom's
Sort of couch surfing between Miami and Tampa

But it's the only real property I can keep busy with.

Introducing a couple of trucks of chips

Let's see where it goes

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3 swarms in the last couple daysUsing The Interceptor Honeybee Swarm Trap ~ The Tattooed Beekeeper

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