Garden
Critical Guide to Organic Pest Control in Southern Africa: Proven Natural Solutions for Healthier Crops
organic pest control - a ladybug eating aphids. Organic pest control is a way of managing garden pests without using harmful chemicals.…
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gardening
Growing vegetables and herbs at home, at school and in the village.
Garden
Deep Soil
Core (Sponge) Gardening. Another method that uses very little water in standard beds. Grass is used as a water sponge under the…
Garden
Companion planting
Photo by sergio souza: Companion planting is a cool gardening technique where we grow different plants together to help each other out.…
Vegetables
Peppers
Adapted from an article on. Peppers. Peppers are the second most popular vegetable to grow in backyard gardens (yes, tomatoes are #1),…
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Feed yourself and your village
The best way to save money is to feed yourself and grow food. We understand that most of us don't have much…
Vegetables
Growing carrots in Namibia: sowing, water and harvest
A short row of carrots can supply useful food without taking over a small garden. The important work happens early: choose a root shape that fits your soil, establish an…
Vegetables
Strawberries
Site Preparation. Site preparation is particularly important when planting a strawberry patch as the plants will remain in the same spot for…
Vegetables
Sweet Potatoes
Photo by Alesia Kozik: Adapted from an article by Joseph Masabni and Stephen King Assistant Professor and Extension Horticulturist, and former Associate…
Vegetables
Watermelon
Watermelon (Citrullus lanatus) is grown in all parts of Namibia. Watermelon is not only low in calories it’s packed full with nutrients…
Aquaponics
Duckponics
Duckponics, also known as "Aquaponics with Ducks" or "Duck-Aquaponics," is a system that combines aquaponics and duck farming. It's a sustainable and…
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