Yesterday marked significant progress during what we assumed would simply be our second Climate Resilient Garden (CRG) planning meeting. Building on the momentum from our first session, the team has been diligently researching their chosen areas. The first part of yesterday’s session was dedicated to sharing updates and weaving together insights – a true collaboration in action! Keyhole Gardening Our team is buzzing with enthusiasm for this remarkable gardening method! With its roots in the community-based resilience movement during the HIV crisis, keyhole gardening combines practicality with sustainability. Here’s why it aligns with our brief:   High yield in small spacesAddresses soil nutrient depletionThrives in both flood and drought conditions…

This week, our team gathered for the very first Climate Resilient Garden (CRG) planning session. Blessed by a sunny afternoon on the Kitchen Plot, we rolled up our sleeves and began shaping the exciting journey ahead. Our Focus Areas We decided to start by trialling four innovative methods: keyhole gardening, hay bale beds, vertical growing, and hugelkultur beds. Each method will be explored by our assigned leads, who will research and share their findings at our next session on Monday.   Community Collaboration A key action point from our meeting is to tap into the wealth of local knowledge. Through social media, we’ll invite residents with experience or expertise to…