Association of aromatic plants
The plants of the perfume, aromatic and medicinal plant garden, are associated in groups of 2 to 4 varieties. In the garden we can find castor, borage and sweet peas grown side by side.
Experimenting Biochar & Milpa at La traversine
posted in: Companion planting, Traversine garden - Paris-Bercy
The Milpa also called “the three sisters”, holds an important place in the Amerindian mythology. We use it for biochar experimentation at La Traversine. EnregistrerEnregistrer
A pedagogical composter
At La Traversine, a demonstration compost bin was designed to show children the evolution of the decomposition process. We fill the tank by the left, mixing leftovers, peelings (nitrogenous matter) with the dead leaves recovered from the courtyard. Then, when … Read More
Chickens and biochar
posted in: Agroecology, Biochar, Chicken, Rubric South Africa
In Roosboom garden, the hen house is also a place for experimenting biochar. It is mixed with straw on the ground of the shelter. this combination has a double effect: -First, it cleans the henhouse, absorbs liquids, eliminates odors, and … Read More
Macambeni garden is changing!
posted in: Macambeni – Piggs Peak, Raised garden beds, Swaziland
After several weeks of work, the women of the Fundzisa Live association have completed the preparation of the cultivation beds in the Macambeni Garden. EnregistrerEnregistrer
Drilling at Yagma Garden
posted in: Burkina Faso, Water management, Yagma Garden - Ouagadougou
In order to secure the water needs of the school and its garden, The Ivory Foundation has committed financially to the completion of a drilling, which was carried out in April 2018. This drilling was a real success because it … Read More
A cover for the keyhole
posted in: The keyhole, Traversine garden - Paris-Bercy
A metal cover has been placed on the Keyhole of La Traversine Garden. It prevents the dead leaves placed between the kitchen waste to fly away. It retains the moisture of the compost, while providing heat that accelerates decomposition. It … Read More
Keyhole from Lesotho
An example of a family Keyhole in Lesotho. In this mountainous country, stones are the basic material for all buildings. The keyhole, this small elevated vegetable garden, with central composter, does not escape the rule.
Soil preparation at Macambeni Garden
posted in: Macambeni – Piggs Peak, Raised garden beds, Swaziland
The Macambeni Garden, made available by the city of Piggs Peak to Fundzisa Live, the local partner of Designig Hope in Piggs Peak, presented a challenge in terms of soil preparation. Indeed, this sloping ground had been digged on part … Read More
Agroforestry in Yagma: First Moringa trees
In Yagma, the garden is flourishing! The first fertilizing trees begin to grow. Souleymane Traoré, the president of APAF Burkina, explains to the children how to harvest the leaves of Moringa to use them to flavor the meals, after having … Read More