In the lush vegetation of some of the neighbouring Caribbean islands, where rainfall is plentiful, the cultivation of bananas, plantains, figs and citrus trees is commonplace and in abundance.
This is really not the case in Anguilla where there is sporadic rainfall, with most of the downpours occurring in the latter months of the year – like now. This severely affects the growing of the above plants and produce among other crops.
It is small wonder, then, that Anguilla is a weekly marketplace for these imports which are sold at street intersections, other off-the-road places, and at supermarkets.
Only here and there some of these fruit trees can be found, on a very small scale, at private homes in particular, fed by several household waste-water drains or by hand-held watering houses. The plants usually provide much scenic greenery and beauty around homes – and later on produce very well if properly nurtured.
The pictures, on this page, demonstrate some of the cultivation activity in Anguilla which may be an encouragement to a number of persons.
