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Bountiful Harvests with the Kratky Method

Kavya Organic Farm

Its innovative approach simplifies the process of cultivating plants hydroponically, making it accessible to a wide range of enthusiasts. Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or a novice, the Kratky Methods opens up a world of possibilities for cultivating fresh produce in a controlled and nurturing environment.

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Women’s Role in Sustainable Farming – Real-life examples

Sustainable Harvest International

At Sustainable Harvest International (SHI), we understand the challenges women rural farmers face. Designing A Women-Led Farm Sustainable Harvest International partner farmers learn how to plant agroforestry parcels and cultivate organic vegetable gardens. Growing their own food allows for food security and food sovereignty.

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Secrets of Adenium Obesum: The Desert Rose Story

Kavya Organic Farm

Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or a novice, this article will guide you through all aspects of cultivating and caring for the Desert Rose. Attractive Bonsai Specimens: Adenium obesum is highly sought-after for bonsai cultivation due to its distinctive caudex and intricate branching patterns.

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Unravel The Secrets of Adenium Obesum : Desert Rose Unveiled

Kavya Organic Farm

Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or a novice, this article will guide you through all aspects of cultivating and caring for the Desert Rose. Attractive Bonsai Specimens: Adenium obesum is highly sought-after for bonsai cultivation due to its distinctive caudex and intricate branching patterns.

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Living Mulch Cover Cropping for Gardens and Small Farms: Managing an “organic matter” system

ATTRA

They are documenting Lincoln’s living cover crop system, where he undersows Dutch white clover into vegetables after the last cultivation in July. He found that undersowing the clover was an amazing way to get the field covered by harvest. But what if you leave the white clover cover crop to continue growing in the second year?

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The Unsung Heroes of the Plants We Drink: Tea

ATTRA

The journey of tea from seed to cup involves harvesting, withering, rolling, oxidizing, and drying. As interest in locally sourced and sustainably grown products continues, tea cultivation in the Gulf South could become an exciting new venture for farmers and tea lovers alike. Cultivation Techniques Are you excited to grow some tea?

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Board Members Experience Firsthand SHI’s Impact on Family Farmers in Belize

Sustainable Harvest International

In February 2024, Sustainable Harvest International (SHI) Board of Directors and staff members gathered in the north of Belize to witness partner farmers in action. We invited three board members to share their experience of how SHI’s sustainable farming practices transform the lives of farming families.