102. Tropical Superfoods & Food Forestry: Tonielle Christensen on Permaculture Herbalism

The Elder Tree Podcast

In this episode, host Tonielle Christensen, aka Earth Mumma, dives into the rich world of tropical superfoods.

She highlights the crucial role that perennial plants play in sustainable gardening and food production. The discussion zeroes in on three nutrient-packed plants—Ceylon Spinach (Basella Alba/Rubra), Leaf Ginseng (Talinum Triangular), and Moringa Oliefera—unpacking their nutritional benefits and their place in food forest systems.

Gain practical knowledge about the importance of biodiversity in gardens and diets, and how sustainable eating can be initiated with locally grown, resilient crops.

Chapters:
00:00 - Introduction to Permaculture Herbalism
01:48 - Tropical Superfoods Overview
06:07 - The Importance of Perennial Plants
15:00 - Ceylon Spinach: A Versatile Green
24:53 - Leaf Ginseng: The Tropical Salad Green
30:51 - Moringa: The Miracle Tree
39:12 - Understanding Food Forest Layers
43:56 - Sustainable Eating and Local Food Systems

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SHOW NOTES:

• Grab my Book: https://www.earthmumma.co/incredible-edibles-superfood-guide-ebook
• Do my course: Up-coming Intro to Permaculture: https://www.earthmumma.co/Intro-to-Permaculture-Workshop
• Plant Blog: https://www.earthmumma.co/blog/ceylon-spinach-basella-alba-rubra

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