The citrus fruits family

Pomelos are the biggest fruits of the citrus family. They bear fruits during Autumn getting ready for the Mid-Autumn festival.

Oranges comes in different species, this is close to a tangerine.

Kumquats are not actually a citrus fruit but sometimes included to it due to its color and similarity.  

This is sometimes called calamansi or lime. Its scientific name is calamondin and is one of the richest source of vitamin C.

The citrus fruits mentioned here are grown and cultivated at Toucheng Leisure Farm. They can be picked and given to guests as give aways.

Citrus are edible fruits loaded with essential nutrients for our bodies, like calcium for a healthy bones and vitamins for skin. All citrus fruits are rich sources of vitamin C.

During the Chinese New Year season, guests are allowed to pick oranges right from the trees at the orange orchard. Kumquats and calamansi (calamondin) are also available during this season.,

Graptopetalum paraguanyense

This plant specie belonging to the jade family plant is commonly called Mother-of-pearl-plant or Ghost plant.

 

It is a native of Mexico which forms rosettes of gray leaves with a pinkish cast to them.

 

 

 

 

 

 

They bloom white flowers during spring.

At Toucheng Leisure Farm, they are seen in many places and usually climb among rocks.

Their thick leaves are edible and can serve as a delicious salad and taste best with some salad dressing of your choice.

For me they are green roses and could serve as decoration for a any dish.

They can be planted easily if you are a plant lover.

The Modi Family from Singapore

Mr. and Mrs Modi visited Toucheng Leisure Farm and stayed for 3days and 2 nights.

 

The beautiful Mayra with her big round eyes has attracted many, during their stay!

 And Rishabh enjoyed every moment making pizza DIY and look at him in front of the mud ovens.

 

Look at Mommy preparing pizza DIY!

 

How about baked sweet potatoes?, they're sooo good!

 

 Father and son feeding the goats together!

 

 Rishabh enjoyed it the most!

At Toucheng Leisure Farm, we plan with you your holiday schedule, just call  or e-mail us
for your visit. You, too like every one who came will always remember those happy moments spent here.

WELCOME!!
 

Guests from far and wide world !

More than 20 participants of the 115th Regular Session on Land Policy for Sustainable Rural Development,  spent their afternoon at Toucheng Leisure Farm last Monday, Nov. 26.

 

The participants came from different countries like: Armenia, Bangladesh, Burkina Faso, Czech Republic, El Salvador, Indonesia, Jordan, Kiribati, Malaysia, Mongolia, Nicaragua, Oman, Palau, Paraguay, The Philippines, Swaziland, Thailand, Ukraine, Vietnam, and Taiwan.

Their Professor Mr. James Riddell from the U.S.A. was also with them.

Tina, gave them a brief orientation, and some asked questions.

 

 

Taken during thei lunch at the Farm's dinning Room.

 

And special thanks to Grace and Simon for accompanying them all the way.

 

And here they are again in front of the Mud Hut.

After a brief tour at the Farm and Cangjiu Winery, they went back to Taipei.

Aloe vera (true vera)

Aloe vera or true vera is a succulent (juicy and taste good) which originated from Africa.

This very prolific plant grows at Toucheng Leisure Farm and now it blooms attractive orange flowers.

 

Also a very useful plant for food, medicine, cosmetics, even for dental care,, etc...

Aloe vera's leaves are green, thick with much flesh or gel inside, and have a spiky white "teeth"

at its side.. 

 

 

This photo was taken from the upper angle to give you a closer look of its flower.

But Aloe vera can be toxic in some cases especially when ingested, so  make sure to read information about its uses.

Toucheng Leisure Farm many attractive, useful, edible plants, vegetables and fruits are for you to learn, consume and enjoy.

WELCOME AND VISIT US ANYTIME!

Camellia sasanqua

This specie of Camellia plant is native of China and Japan where their flowers decorated gardens and tables for centuries.

 

Here at the Farm, various species of Camellias grow, and this one can grow up to 4 - 15 feet tall
when fully matured.

 

 

They usually bloom during fall and early winter depending on where they are planted.

You will see them in different colors, sizes and height in you're next visit to the Farm.

WELCOME!

Dominican School, Taipei City

Teachers, students and some Parents of Taipei Dominican School visited Toucheng Leisure Farm for a half day
tour. Here they are posing near the fish pond!

 

Our wooden reindeers is ready to fly for Christmas! 

 

This photo was taken at the Farm's little kitchen near the Rice culture area.

 

Feeding the goats with leaves of the wax apple is a lot of fun!

 

 

We're feeding the carps and tilapia fishes of the fish pond!

It's time to say : Goodbye, too short for a visit? Our doors are always open for your

next visit!

 

 

Here we are again! A...B...C...smile!

Datura meteloides

Sacred Datura or trumpet flower blooms in the evening until the next morning.

They usually bloom from June to November.

 

If consumed, they can be poisonouos, it is then advisable to wash your hands and never rub your eyes after handling its flower or leaves.

 

 

 

Some Datura species comes in pink or light-orange flowers.

 

Here in the Farm, we have the white specie.

 

See the pure white trumpet - shaped flowers in bloom!