Food Forest
Food Forest
A 2000 year old Food forest in the desert A food forest, or forest garden, is a type of sustainable agroforestry system…
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Food Forest
This category lists all articles related to food forests, forest gardens and syntropic agriculture.
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Agroforestry: Revolutionary Farming with Trees for Soil Health & Climate Resilience
Syntropic Agroforestry in Namibia: A Sustainable Oasis in Dry Conditions Arid Agroforestry What is Syntropic Agroforestry? Syntropic agroforestry, also known as agrofores…
Food Forest
Growing trees in the desert
Photo by Hosni Hannoun: https://www.pexels.com/photo/green-trees-2774966/ Growing trees in desert environments can be a challenge due to the scarcity of water and harsh…
Dry Grasslands
Rain fed crops in the desert
Prickly Pear Cactus in Israel: https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/2/28/PikiWiki_Israel_32010_The_Orly_Cactus_Pear_Farm.JPG Growing crops in the desert can be…
Dry Grasslands
Plant Hardiness Zone Map
https://atlasofnamibia.online/chapter-6/types-of-vegetation What's a plant hardiness zone map? A plant hardiness zone map is a geographical tool used to help gardeners, f…
Food Forest
Watering Fruit trees
Photo by Álvaro Carrilho: https://www.pexels.com/photo/ripe-oranges-on-trees-10970006/ Watering fruit trees in the desert or semi-arid regions requires careful planning a…
Dry Grasslands
19+ Important Dryland Strategies
dryland strategies From a permaculture perspective, there are several dryland strategies to increase water retention and availability on dry lands. These strategies…
Dry Grasslands
Nature’s strategies for restoring a desert
dryland restoration Rethinking the Desert: It’s Not Dead—It’s Dormant Deserts are often misunderstood. To the untrained eye, they appear lifeless, dry, and…
Dry Grasslands
Keep healthy soil during winter and droughts
healthy soil Maintaining a healthy soil biome during challenging conditions such as winter and drought is crucial in organic farming. Here are…
Food Forest
Concave vs Convex systems
Agroforestry systems can incorporate concave and convex designs, each suited for specific conditions and purposes. Here’s a breakdown of when to use…
Food Forest
Transform Your Backyard: Simple Greywater Food Circles.
food circle Windhoek Concept of Food CirclesImplementation in WindhoekImpact and Community Engagement of Food CirclesFood Circle Design and StructureFood Circle Operation…
Food Forest
Air-prune beds: raise trees and test what works in Namibia
Raise a small batch of trees with space for air beneath their roots. Start with a trial you can water reliably, then compare the plants after planting out.
Food Forest
Invasive Species in Namibia – Threat or Opportunity?
invasive species In Namibia, invasive species are often seen as a major environmental threat. Certain plants and animals spread aggressively, displacing native…
Food Forest
Tipuana tipu
Tipuana tipu Tipuana tipu, commonly known as rosewood, pride of Bolivia, or tipu tree, is a fast-growing deciduous tree native to the…
Agroforestry
Castor Oil Plant
castor oil plant castor oil plant type:: Plant scientific name:: Ricinus communis family:: Euphorbiaceae common names:: Castor oil plant, castor bean plant,…
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