Agroforestry
A fruit-tree guild that fits the water budget
A fruit-tree guild is a planned group of plants around a central tree. The aim is to combine useful functions, such as food, ground cover and habitat. In an arid garden,…
Living Earth topic
food forest
Many-layered gardens of trees, shrubs and plants that feed people.
Agroforestry
Biomass between fruit trees: test the benefit and competition
Plants between fruit trees can provide mulch, cover and useful harvests. They also use water, light and labour. A small comparison helps you find a useful support plantin…
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,…
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…
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
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
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
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…
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…
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