Nothing is more satisfying visually than to see a garden flourishing with crops that will soon bring food at your table. The picture above shows a healthy and prolific bitter gourd (ampalaya in tagalog) overpowering the ornamentals that have been in the yard for a year. This crop is not mine, but planted by my in-law through her helper. If you look closely, you will see just right off the center a moringa (malunggay) plant. If you walk through this jungle and jumble of plants, you will be greeted by the most amazing fresh scent of bitter gourd.
