March 2025

Upon entering Eva’s farm, the fragrant scent of mulberry and osmanthus fills the air—it’s the perfect sign that spring has arrived! It’s no secret that Eva and her husband adore the fruits and trees on their land, making their farm one of the most biodiverse in our Restore Program. Many of the fruits they grow are perennial, meaning they don’t need to be replanted each cycle. This allows for minimal soil disturbance and improves the soil’s water-holding capacity, significantly reducing erosion. Biodiversity has always been at the heart of Eva’s farming philosophy, and her farm is truly a joy to experience. Curious just how many fruits she grows? Check out the glossary below!

  • unripe banana

    Eva grows three varieties of bananas - Cavendish (the most commonly known), Lady Finger, and Plantains. It truly is a monkey's paradise.

  • Red pineapple growing with green leaves

    Pineapples - a new fruit Eva is trying to grow at her farm this year!

  • green papaya on a tree

    The yearly available and abundant Pappaya!

  • Jackfruit - the largest tree fruit!Jackfruit - the largest tree fruit!

  • Mandarin Oranges.

  • Lemons - specifically Citrus medica (the direct translation of it from Chinese is Perfume Lemon) which has a stronger fragrance to it.

  • Dragon Fruit - a great source of soluble and insoluble fiber.

  • Canistel - aka Passiflora edulis Sims, it is sweet and creamy with an orange hue flesh when ripe.

  • Longan - aka dragon’s eyes. It can only be harvested every other year or bi-yearly, depending on pollination.

  • Lychee - a beloved summer fruit in Hong Kong.

  • Mulberries - they are actually not berries, but more closely related to figs!

  • Strawberry

  • Guac Fruit