Utete, TZ – AMN family garden update – 19 Aug 2013
The AMN family garden has had some major problems with termites eating the mulch. They were attracted to the fibrous grass mulch that she had on her... Read More
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Utete, TZ – MHK family garden update – 19 Aug 2013
The MHK family vegetable garden is growing well after only 3 weeks, and the mchicha will be ready to harvest in four weeks time. MHK currently... Read More
Utete, TZ – MHK family garden – 2 Aug 2013
The MHK family was one of the first families that were interested in the vegetable gardens. Mama MHK has 3 children and has her own... Read More
Utete, TZ – OAM family garden update – 19 Aug 2013
The demand for the local spinach called mchicha is high in Kindwitwi village, so AOM has decided to plant her two reserve beds with mchicha taking... Read More
Utete, TZ – ATN family garden update – 19 Aug 2013
The mung beans in the ATN vegetable garden are growing faster than expected and the 3 beds of mchicha are nearing harvest time! She has... Read More
Utete, TZ – OSM and OTM family gardens – 2 Aug 2013
OSM and OTM are best friends living in Kindwitwi village. OTM did not have the land for a garden but OSM had enough room for... Read More
Utete, TZ – YPM family garden update – 19 Aug 2013
The YPM vegetable garden is notable because it has wide pathways between the beds. The vegetables are getting established, especially the local spinach called mchicha that is... Read More
Utete, TZ – School students help family build a garden – 2 Aug 2013
Students from Parmiter’s school in UK helped AMN build her vegetable garden of raised beds with compost and rice hull charcoal mixed into the soil,... Read More
Moshi, TZ – MHK family garden update – 1 Aug 2013
The always jolly, MHK and his garden had some major issues with chickens entering his garden after this picture was taken. Chickens like to eat... Read More
Kilimanjaro, TZ – Lishe Bora garden shop – 1 Aug 2013
Mkyashi is a village on the slopes of Kilimanjaro in Tanzania. Lishe Bora is garden shop that is collaborating with local leaders to promote food and... Read More
Ngara, TZ – School breakfast update – 1 Aug 2013
Since July 2011 SODA Trust has been providing breakfast for three schools in Ngara, Tanzania. The breakfast served is a porridge made with nutritious flour... Read More
Moshi, TZ – Tupendane pilot farm update – 1 Aug 2013
The Tupendane pilot farm garden has had its beds rebuilt with compost and rice hull charcoal, so it has recovered from the flood damage and is beginning to... Read More
Moshi, TZ – SEA family garden update – 1 Aug 2013
The SEA family garden is feeding three related families who live close to each other. The SEA family have three young children who enjoy eating fresh kale,... Read More
Moshi, TZ – MMC family garden update – 1 Aug 2013
The MMC family has worked hard to get their garden productive again after some devastating floods this rainy season in May. MMC was not angry... Read More
Moshi, TZ – LMK family garden update – 1 Aug 2013
The LMK family garden has been replanted with the help of the Tupendane garden shop! They have moved the garden to an area that is less at... Read More
Moshi, TZ – KFM family garden – 1 Aug 2013
KFM is a local farmer who was eager to start a Tupendane organic vegetable garden because it would help him feed his four grandchildren who he and his... Read More
Moshi, TZ – AMU family garden update – 1 Aug 2013
The AMU family were relieved that they were able to harvest many pumpkins after the flood despite the damage to the other crops caused by the major floods... Read More
Utete, TZ – Kindwitwi garden shop update – 1 Aug 2013
The Garden shop had a very busy July getting ready for the Parmiter’s School students’ visit and the preparation for the implementation of 6 new family... Read More
Utete, TZ – OAM family garden update – 1 Aug 2013
The AOM family garden is growing well and AOM has been able to sell 7,500 TZS / US$ 5 worth of the local spinach called mchicha... Read More
Utete, TZ – Kindwitwi garden shop update – 31 Jul 2013
Starting a model garden is a pivotal step in creating demand for the vegetable gardens throughout the community and surrounding area. The garden should be... Read More
Utete, TZ – Kindwitwi garden shop update – 16 Jul 2013
The KCM garden shop’s lead trainer, Yusa Mbonde, had a training clinic for the 6 families who will be establishing gardens in late July and early... Read More
Utete, TZ – OAM family garden – 14 Jun 2013
The Kikundi cha Mafanikio (Prosperity Group) garden shop (KCM) helped the AOM family implement a garden on 14 June 2013. AOM is a member of... Read More
Caba, PH – R family visit – 31 Jul 2013
The R family have enjoyed a good chili harvest. They have also been turning their compost pile regularly and have now completed their third batch of finished... Read More
Caba, PH – G family garden update – 31 Jul 2013
The G family have been making good compost to feed the vegetables that are growing well and bearing fruit to feed the family. No problems to report.
Caba PH – DET family visit – 31 Jul 2013
The DET family are enjoying good production of string beans and bitter gourd. The family work very hard and get up early, when the mother prepares... Read More
Caba PH – Q family mentoring visit – 31 Jul 2013
The vegetable garden is productive and the yields are enough to feed the family, who reported no problems with the garden.
Caba PH – SO Family garden mentoring – 31 Jul 2013
The SO family’s bottle gourd, eggplant, okra, squash, and chili have grown well now that the rains have started. The family are so happy to... Read More
Dar es Salaam, TZ – Cooking with biogas saves trees – 31 Jul 2013
The Malaika Kids Children’s Village is south of Dar es Salaam, and provides safe and secure accommodation for vulnerable children who find themselves alone on... Read More
Dar es Salaam, TZ – Starting Birth Registration at a second house – 30 Jun 2013
During the months of May and June we were able to continue the birth registrations with the parents at the house of Mama Asha, but... Read More
Battambang, KH – Sreynal gives back – 9 Jul 2013
You take one look at 19-year-old Sreynal and you know she’s going places. She carries a bubbling, bright energy with her everywhere she goes. For... Read More