The garden area has been divided into individual plots of approx. 100 square meters which is sufficient size to grow enough food to feed ar family of 5 throughout the year. The homes which are on the interior roads and do not have much growing space were the first to receive a garden plot.
Classes were held to explain the concept of the garden project and the rules of the tool lending program.
Afterwards, gardens are allocated, contracts signed and the work has begun.
Each family has created a fence around their area and have begun to cultivate the ground.
The ground needs to first be burned to get rid of the weeds and the fire ants. Early in the morning or after 5 pm when it is cooler outside. whole families will socialize as they work.
Augustine has been hired as a garden manager to translate & oversee the tool lending program.
Ed is mending the fence where cows have been entering into the garden area.
About 150 gardens have been allocated at this time. It is a joy to see them taking such pride and ownership in their work.
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