Who likes who in your food garden? Just like people, there are some that benefit each other and offer natural protection against predators. So it helps to know a little about companion planting when you plan your food garden. This way we can treasure their very unique natures and understand their ecology better. Growing our ecological intelligence, grows awareness and … [Read more...]
Grow your own food step 3: Digging a trench bed
There are many ways in which you could create a good bed for your vegetable plants. We are going to describe how to do one type for now – that of a Trench Bed (TB). This model was especially developed for water stressed African conditions and has been used with huge success in many township as well as suburban gardens. It is also ideal for those who believe they don’t … [Read more...]