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!

Hibiscus taiwanensis

As the name suggsts, this specie is a native of Taiwan, ROC.
 

 

 

This specie is grown commonly for its ornamental white/cream colored

flowers.

 

Now is the perfect time to watch this beautiful flowers at Toucheng Leisure Farm as they are in full bloom!

SONY Mobile Communications International AB,Taiwan Branch

Empolyers and employees of the SONY Mobile C.I.AB.Taiwan Branch spent their Saturday

at the Farm last weekend.

Here are some photos taken during their visit.

This lovebirds are a couple from Japan.

 

This happy family also came from the Land of the Rising Sun, Japan!

Look, how proud he is!

I am from Taiwan!

Printing leaves on my T-shirt is a lot of fun!

At the rice culture area.

Feeding the goats with some leaves.

 

How about spending a day or two at Toucheng Leisure Farm?

You'll love it!

WELCOME!