Backyard Food Forest
๐ฑ๐ณ ๐ ๐ Hey there!
I'm Rigoberto De La Portilla, a passionate soul navigating the sweet world of bees and the magic of backyard food forests. ๐๐ณ
๐ 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. ๐ฏโจ
๐ Join me on my journey as I share snapshots and videos of my buzzing adv
Morning my peoples.
good morning :D :P
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
im going to leave this right here rofl
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though I used to be really passionate about computers and was just as excited as he was, I feel a bit disconnected and outdated now. ๐ Nowadays, my focus has shifted towards a different interest: figuring out how to introduce more bees into people's Backyard Food Forest's
good morning my peoples
good morning my peoples.
did it today ... guilty :P
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.
whats everyone growing in their back yard
share your pictures..
anyone want a lizard ?
Backyard Food Forest sure bringing in all sorts of critters :D :P
๐ฟ๐บ Calling all South Florida Gardeners! ๐บ๐ฟ
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)
Darrowโs 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! ๐ฑ๐
who wants in their life?
3 swarms in the last couple days
Using The Interceptor Honeybee Swarm Trap
~ The Tattooed Beekeeper
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.
and goog night :D :P
Backyard transformation underway! ๐ฟ 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. ๐ฑ Grateful friendly contributions and looking forward to the journey ahead. Stay tuned for updates on this green adventure! ๐ผ
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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Beekeeper the Jeep