But if you grew up in a city like many people, you did not have this wonderful experience. Nothing tastes as juicy or delicious as a fresh picked fruit or veggie. With the rising cost of organic produce, growing your own food will cost less, taste better and you will know exactly what you are getting.

To be honest, I am not even sure that everything labeled organic theses days actually is. Call me a cautious consumer.

How about if we stopped being only “consumers” and became “producers?” How about getting more fresh air and sunshine and connecting with Mother Nature on a regular basis? What about teaching your children or grandchildren where food comes from and the miracle of how a tiny seed becomes a huge tree?

A yard full of grass and ornamental plants might look pretty but they serve no real purpose when it comes to feeding yourself or your family. In fact, grass takes up a lot of water and chemicals in order to look good and these weed killers and artificial fertilizers go into our ground water and end up causing more pollutions, cancers and are a danger to bees, birds and wildlife.

I started my backyard food forest almost 2 years ago and it’s been one of the most challenging ( in a good way) and amazing projects I have ever accomplished. It is a work in progress and nature is teaching me on a daily basis what I must do. For many years when I was a homeowner in downtown Orlando I kept a small garden filled with culinary herbs, some medicinal plants and seasonal veggies. I had an avocado, grapefruit and orange tree too. Then when I sold my house and lived in high-rise apartments in South Florida for 10 years I rented plots in the local community gardens because I missed growing some of my own food.

The pandemic has been an eye opener and we can now see that we have no control over what is on the shelves and what the prices are. For me, the idea that I am at the mercy of other people to feed myself is not a comforting feeling.

So for me, the #1 reason to start my backyard food forest is to feel empowered. My mission is to teach others how to do the same. The mission of Pineapple Peace Garden, Inc 501 (c3) is simple and powerful; to utilize our homes and land to grow our own food using the concepts of Permaculture and share the bounty with our friends, family, neighbors and community.

True health comes from being connected to Mother Nature and each other…With love & peace…Katie

I am offering 90 minute sessions for a tax deductible donation.

THE SESSION INCLUDES…

5 sensory tour of the food forest and organic garden, tasting whatever fruit or berry is in season, smelling the fragrant jasmine, sage and herbs, listening to the birds and wind chimes sing and feeling the gentle breeze on your skin.

Tea ceremony in the cottage together to discuss whatever is on your mind before we begin our session.

Chose what type of session you would like or we can do a combination of modalities.

1. YOGA- Wear comfortable clothes and I supply the mat and props for us to do either a gentle or invigorating private yoga class together. You will experience deep breathing, stretching your body and finding inner peace. Rain or shine.
2. INTUITIVE COACHING- I use a variety of tools to help you gain access to your sub-conscious mind and help you with whatever you are dealing with in your life. Relationships, health issues, or spiritual crisis. When you need a non-judgmental trained therapist to listen or if you are seeking advice you will find this session to be empowering for you.
3. SOUND HEALING- Relax and release with this therapeutic sound bath. Crystal singing bowls, drums, chimes and tuning forks will balance your chakras, cleanse negativity and help you gain peace of mind. I also include a cleansing sage ritual with sacred scents and crystals.
4. MEDITATION- Learn how to go deep into the silence, I show you an ancient technique that I learned from India and my time spent in silent Buddhist retreats. I am a long time meditator and I will inspire you to spend more time in your inner world. We will do breath techniques, mudras and mantras in the Kundalini yoga tradition to help you raise your vibration.

The energy the garden and the love I have put into communicating with the plants will have its own profound effect on you when you visit.

Call-Text-Email to set up your session after you pay online. The garden is open by appointment only.

I appreciate your support of my non-profit learning garden and it is my pleasure to serve you on your healing journey.

Namaste….Katie