The wonder Tree!

Two of our teachers at Chipulukusu examining Moringa seeds.

Good friends in Florida alerted us last year to the nutritious wonders of the Moringa tree.  They not only TOLD us about it, they actually sent us seeds to take to Africa.   We don't know if the soil, climate, gardening know-how, etc. will be conducive to its growth but we certainly hope so.  Every part of the Moringa tree can be used to good advantage including the leaves which can be dried, ground into powder and added to porridge to dramatically increase nutritional value.  Some refer to it as a miracle food for malnourished babies.  We felt like the Johnny Apple Seed of Africa doling out seeds wherever we visited!  Everyone was intrigued by the seeds and eager to plant them.  Next year we hope to show pictures of thriving trees!