Water Spinach, kang kong

Water Spinach, Kangkong, Ipomea aquatica

Uses: Sustainable Food Source, Fodder Native to: Southeastern AsiaIpomoea Aquatica: Exploring the Nutritional and Environmental Benefits of Water Spinach In the realm of sustainable food, Ipomoea aquatica, commonly known as water spinach or kangkong, has emerged as a fascinating plant with immense potential. This aquatic vegetable, native to Southeast Asia, has gained popularity worldwide due …

Canna, Canna edulis

Uses: Edible, Fodder, Cleans Wastewater Native to: Tropical Americas Canna Edulis: Exploring the Culinary Delights of the Edible Canna Lily One fascinating plant is Canna edulis, commonly known as the edible canna lily. While most people are familiar with the ornamental varieties of canna lilies, few are aware of the culinary potential of this remarkable …

Ducks Do Eat Gingers!

Can Ducks Eat Ginger?

Ducks have an extremely diverse pallet. In their native areas, which is to say, all over the world near fresh water, ducks have been known to eat pond plants and fish, frogs, slugs, and many other things that won’t interest a chicken. Here at Eat The Sand, our Pekin ducks have been seen eating lizards, …