After the Christmas holidays we came back to an overgrown hillside, and weeds and bamboo shoots growing, in our partially constructed terrace. Weeds were weeded and the bamboo shoots were dug out and...

One of the most important aspects of the agriculture course is inclucate the idea of reducing consumption, reusing equipment and resources and recycling materials where possible. When I came into the...

We have started back in earnest, returning to a slightly overgrown hillside garden.  Work continues on our three main construction projects: the first terrace, the stairway, and the path at the top of...

After determining the location and size of the first terrace -it is located close the shed and entrance to the garden, running parallel to the stream – a dry-stone wall was built by all...

The Top Path project is being managed by Manuela, Nick Nasser and Martin.  They are in charge of constructing a path that will run for about 15 m from the first to the second tank and to the compost...

The compost area will be central to one of the major themes of the garden. That is, to recyle and re-use resources.  The school produces a lot of organic waste, in terms of food waste and paper/carton...

One of the main garden projects has been the construction of an earthen stairway.  In order to get from the bottom of the garden to the water tanks, compost areas and higher beds a staircase has been...

As the garden is on a steep slope, between 22 and 35°, we have to utilize some basic ideas to protect the soil yet make use of the land. We first measured the slope at different points to determine...

The class is based on learning through trying new things and gaining new experiences. One of the keys is for the students to understand that anyone can teach. Here Federica is  learning a new skill...