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Core (Sponge) Gardening Another method that uses very little water in standard beds. Grass is used as a water sponge under the bed. Core (Sponge) Gardening: Core Gardening, also known as Sponge Gardening, is a special way of growing plants that helps conserve water and keeps the soil healthy. The idea behind this method is […]
Critical Guide to Organic Pest Control in Southern Africa: Proven Natural Solutions for Healthier Crops
Organic pest control is a way of managing garden pests without using harmful chemicals. It’s like finding nature-friendly solutions to keep those pesky critters away from our plants. Let’s explore some cool methods and recipes: Organic Pest Control Methods: Organic Pest Control Recipes: Remember, organic pest control is not only effective but also safer for […]
Wicking Beds
Wicking beds are an excellent gardening technique, especially in arid regions, where water conservation is essential. They offer several benefits and help plants thrive even in dry conditions. Let me explain how wicking beds work and their advantages in arid regions: What are Wicking Beds? Wicking beds are a type of self-watering garden bed designed […]
Raised Beds
Benefits of raised garden beds A raised garden bed is simply a garden bed with some barrier so that it is higher off the ground. This is more expensive than simply growing in the ground but it does have some advantages, such as: Here’s a detailed explanation of all these 10 reasons: Building raised garden […]
Food Forest
A food forest, or forest garden, is a type of sustainable agroforestry system that mimics the structure and functions of a natural forest but focuses on growing edible plants, including fruits, vegetables, herbs, and nuts. In a food forest, plants are strategically arranged in different layers, creating a diverse and productive ecosystem that requires less […]
Backyard Aquaponics
Aquaponics is THE key ingredient in our plan to live sustainably in Namibia! It allows us to produce a lot of food with very little water! Here’s a very detailed introduction to Aquaponics: Aquaponics is a system where fish, bacteria and plants work together in a loop to produce lots of food with little water. […]
Seeds
Here we explain the reasons to use heirloom seeds in a homestead or village garden. Why Heirloom seeds: Using heirloom seeds in an organic homestead garden comes with numerous benefits, ensuring sustainable gardening practices that preserve biodiversity, heritage, and the environment. Let’s delve into the reasons why heirloom seeds are favored, what they are, and […]
Building/sealing earth dams
Building and sealing earthen dams is a vital aspect of water management in farming and agriculture. Earthen dams are constructed using soil, clay, and other materials to store water for irrigation, livestock, and various agricultural needs. Here are several practical methods to build and seal earthen dams: 1. Site Selection and Survey: Choose an appropriate […]
Basic Components in the garden
Chemicals are unwanted in an organic natural garden. We don’t want to poison ourselves, our family, customers or the productive world around us. Some components though are considered allowed. However, providing an exhaustive and detailed full list of allowed components in organic gardening can be challenging as regulations and standards vary by region and country. […]
Agroforestry: Revolutionary Farming with Trees for Soil Health & Climate Resilience
Syntropic Agroforestry in Namibia: A Sustainable Oasis in Dry Conditions What is Syntropic Agroforestry? Syntropic agroforestry, also known as agroforestry mimicry or syntropic farming, is an innovative and regenerative farming practice that mimics natural forest ecosystems. It involves planting a diverse mix of fruit trees, shrubs, herbs, and vegetables in multi-layered, harmonious arrangements. Unlike traditional […]
Sandgardening
Sandgardening is a slightly different method of Aquaponics. Instead of gravel it uses sand as the grow medium with the following claimed benefits: It can also grow vegetables that don’t like to grow in the gravel, such as potatoes or onions. These will grow in the sand. Check out this video below for more. Note […]
Bag Gardening
Produce food in a very small space with very little water and work. This is made possible by bag gardening where you can grow up to 100 plants with only 20 Litres of water per week! Using grow bags to grow food for a homestead is a practical and efficient way to cultivate various crops. […]