Education & training

From visitor to gardener

Participants learn by doing and leave with a realistic plan they can apply at home, at school or in their community.

Measuring use, drip irrigation, shade, mulch and ways to reduce water loss.

Soil preparation, compost, organic matter and moisture retention in sandy beds.

Seedlings, planting, maintenance, problem-solving and a practical take-home garden plan.

The weekend learning experience

Residential programmes create time for practice, teamwork, reflection and commitment.

Friday

Arrival, orientation, food-security briefing, site tour and group formation.

Saturday

Soil work, composting, irrigation, planting, maintenance and problem-solving.

Sunday

Home-garden planning, reflection, commitments and follow-up preparation.

School learners and teachers: practical science, nutrition and garden projects.
Families and volunteers: guidance to start or improve household gardens.
Students and youth leaders: teamwork, weekend learning and service projects.
Community groups: skills that can be shared with neighbours and local organisations.