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Fire of Hope is dedicated to hands on education and training of individuals and communities in developing sustainable, edible landscapes using permaculture principals. Creating these ecosystems results in improved food security and creates balance between community and environment.

PERMACULTURE is a conscious design system based on how natural ecosystems work. Because nature remains the most efficient and productive system on the planet, working with nature instead of against her and following her patterns increases yields in a sustainable, eco-friendly way. Indigenous people living with respect and knowledge of these natural laws have enjoyed sustainable culture for thousands of years.

Permaculture practices can be used in both urban and rural environments. Permaculture design applies to built environments, technology, food production, land use planning, restoration ecology, resource management, community development, cultural and social ecology.

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Our first recipe:

Jamaican Rum and Hibiscus Drink

Ingredients:

2 cups of dried hibiscus

2 tbsp of ginger, grated

1 cup of sugar (optional)

rum

7 cups water

Directions:

Boil 7 cups of water

Add hibiscus and ginger

Strain and discard the ginger and hibiscus.

Add 1 cup of rum and 1 cup of sugar.

Refrigerate 2 hours.

Stir before serving.