Growing Paradise in Cape Town, South Africa

Rarely do Americans end up in Cape Town.

Its a great place, with a reputation that may scare away some

but overall an extremely pleasant place to be.

I was there for 6 weeks, and although I was flown out there for modeling,

a main personal priority was to plant a food forest out there for

my new social initiative, "Grow Paradise". 

It can be found at www.growparadise.com.

My talks and my writings have shifted from Raw Veganism

to more ones more based on Permaculture and holistic living in general.

I feel that this approach is not only more realistic and sound,

but can actually attract the masses and keep them excited about

this new lifestyle and an entire new way to view life.

Raw Veganism is extremely exclusive. Let's be honest.

Few people in our society would subscribe to it, 

and perhaps its because they really shouldn't or at least don't really have to.

So Rawmodel.com will keep having posts on it,
and will still have the youtube channel of course,

but the passion and the mission is Grow Paradise.

Soon I will be getting tote bags and organic t-shirts for this,

and will also be selling seeds and other related items again soon.

Its a huge year for everything, and because the story is so perfect,

I was able to help get this Cape Town Food Forest off the ground

and it all happened on Valentines Day. Too cool.

Enjoy the video - and please spread around if you'd like!

Im funding this with my own money and generous donations from others,

so even $1 or $5 helps! The "tip jar" is right on the main page of Grow Paradise.

There is a project happening in Harlem in a few weeks,

and I will be speaking there on "Career Day" April 4th about my story

and how eating healthy, exercise, and green living has helped my career. 

Projects and Retreats happening soon in Minnesota, Utah, Hawaii, New Jersey, 

Arizona, Florida, California, and so much more. 

Ill be speaking in London at the end of June as well, 

so definitely stay in touch on FB.

(www.facebook.com/anthony.a.anderson)

and 

(www.facebook.com/GrowParadise)

Big year...keep spreading the organic garden/food forest vibe!!

MindBodyGreen...5 Ways to Create Paradise on Earth

I did a post for MindBodyGreen.com awhile back and recently reread.

Check it out if you havent read it yet! Good solutions that you can take this weekend!

http://www.mindbodygreen.com/0-2895/5-Ways-to-Replant-Paradise.html

It should be GROW Paradise...replant has a negative connotation to it in my opinion...

like we have to "fix" something...we are into full positive mode with GROW. 

Much love! Keep spreading this spirit!!!!

-Anthony

Ron Finley's Urban Food Forest

Ron Finley...the man understands.

Bless him and let this message spread like those seeds!!!

Schoolteacher Camden Long is growing paradise in Orlando, Florida

My new friend, and Partner in Paradise, Camden Long

has taken co-creation into his own hands and decided to plant

a food forest in the apartment complex he lives in.

He asked his landlord if this was possible, 

and luckily he received the go-ahead. 

His direct action is so noteworthy...he just went for it. 

No townhall votes, no petitions...just planting paradise. 

We need many more like this young man.

He is a teacher in Orlando, Florida, and has seen first hand

the need for REAL food and the paradise lifestyle in the 

community he lives and works in.

This is where we will see the change.

Signing online petitions is fine, and useful,

but things that Camden, myself, and many more are doing is what

will really create the change that sadly so many politicians hollowly promise.

Here are some pics from last Sunday...

Camden and I planted about 10% of his total number of trees purchased.

Trees he purchased HIMSELF. The man just went for it. 

He is taking this vision much further as well.

Incorporating it into a school project and applying for grants,

his goal is 25,000 fruit trees in Florida. 

Keep your eyes on this young man! 

The inspiration is spreading.

Creating Heaven on Earth. It is possible. 

One of the papaya plant gods...just waiting to be planted.

Why yes...thank you. 

A busy little girl just doing her thing...feasting on apple nectar.

Divinity is proved with this flower.

More than just a friend...a mentor...a provider...a classroom...

Camden grabbing some bags of Mushroom Compost to add to the sandy soil.

A little goes a long way!

Camden chatting it up with the kids that were instantly

curious as to what we were doing.

We didnt have permission to film them or take pictures,

(signed permission slips are being created for Camden's

fruit tree planting party this Saturday) but it didnt matter..

we were just in the moment...enjoying every second with our little friends.

Laying out some spots for the goodies...

Camden enjoying the view...giving some good energy to Ms Papaya before

we planted her into her new home...sending that energy is critical!

And me...doing the same...show love to the plants always. 

They give us SO much and really ask for so little in return.

Grow Paradise is a proud supporter of Camden and his project.

If you are in the Orlando area this Saturday (March 10, 2012)

Please attend this get-together. 

Here is the event on Facebook - 

http://www.facebook.com/events/294442233957072/

Here is the address - 

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• 7567 Sun Tree Circle Orlando, FL 32807

• There will be signs, and giveaways too!

From 11am to 3pm!

Thanks for doing what you do my friend!

Here is a vid from Grow Paradise's recent project in South Africa.

Spread this inspiration far and wide! Thank you!!!!

Please check out Grow Paradise as well for more updates and videos!

We are creating organic t-shirts, stickers, tote bags, and will be selling seeds

to raise funds for more of these food forests. We also glady accept any donations

to help get these projects moving. Keep growing paradise...its what we are here for!

Cape Town part 02

The beaches here are really great...massive boulders abound.

Its a little too developed for my taste, but they did it

pretty well and its probably the prettiest beaches

Ive seen with houses nearby...if you could call those "houses" haha.

Thank goodness for Woolworths...

They are one of the few places offering clean food.

I often go there everyday just for fun.

I'll usually eat one bag of this per day...

which isnt actually all that much, but greens are great.

Anyone recognize these?

AKA Incan Berries? 

Touted as a major superfood in the states and Europe,

they grow everywhere here and are basically just a sweet 

version of the tomatillo. I love them...I eat these with my yogurt.

R17.99 is about $2.50 - works for me! 

And yes...the good grass fed dairy. This chunk of goodness

cost me about $3...dairy is tricky...you gotta go for quality or

otherwise you should really just skip it. Too many questions marks.

I even harvested my own seaweeds and mussels on the beach the other

day and incorporated them into my scrambled eggs.

What would that go for at a restaurant? 

Being involved in the harvesting and then preparation

and finally the enjoyment of eating it...it really all makes 

it come full circle. I wonder if other people would even dream

of eating the seaweeds that cover these (very clean) beaches.

There is kelp EVERYWHERE.

When I see it for sale in the shops back home after this

I'll remember how people pile it up here and have it taken away lol...

Values...so different. Im telling you though...the people here could

really use those sea veggies...its a grain-potato based diet for sure,

and besides the young people, you don't see too many fit people.

I try to go to the beach at least 3 times a week..often walking home

past guava trees and busy restaurants.

I see everyone eating in the restaurants and it makes me kind of bummed out.

I don't like eating out alone...honestly Id rather just make it myself.

But when you see people eating out and having fun it definitely

does look appealing...Ive made friends here but its different.

Maybe im embellishing it all in my head.

Perhaps a wild-food meal at home while watching discovery channel is 

in fact a richer experience...maybe they both have their upsides.

I recently found a garden that Grow Paradise will be able

to help as well...they are a group of people living on the land

in the suburbs in abandoned buildings...they are technically squatters

but they have been there for so many years. They want to garden but

the willpower has been lacking. There are olive trees and fig trees there,

so Im thinking about putting in passionfruits, more figs, and whatever else

is more native or at least drought tolerant. Thats the beauty of the trees,

they grow so much easier than tender veggies. 

People think they have black thumbs when it comes to gardening,

but the fact is that they are growing very temperamental plants!!

More to come....