Desempenho geral
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The garden will be 1 year old in September 2023. So its still early days. But we have seen radical improvements in soil quality simply just by adding lots of compost made on site. It will take time to get the full reward of the investment in the soil but we are off to a great start.
Efeitos colaterais positivos não intencionais da prática
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The physical and mental health are possibly the most under estimated benefits of the process of growing food and sharing that le with others.
Efeito colateral negativo não intencional da prática
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There are negatives sides to this experience, but they are expected.
Its hard to find like minded funders to support community initiatives. So we fund these from our own which can be heavy. Its taken longer than expected to start making an income from the sale of vegetables but we see that shifting as we get into the second year of production.
Conhecimento e habilidades necessárias para a prática
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In the age of the internet all knowledge no matter how specialized is available on the net.
So while the practice is use considers very specific knowledge systems the information is generally available freely.
Trabalho necessário para a prática
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The garden requires labour investment intensely at ties and then can go for long periods without any labour apart from gathering food. Working alone in the garden I try to work with nature as much as possible allowing weeds to grow and then doing mass clearing once a season. That ensures the weeds grow big enough to be of value in the compost and serve as a living mulch while growing.
Custo associado à prática
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Everything costs money. I try to save as much as i can by being as efficient as possible.
I sped what is necessary and no more. I would consider this a very low cost garden
Funciona em ambientes degradados?
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Taking the position that all soil is improved through compost and other natural organic materials, mineral elements & microbial life, all of which can be produced by the farmer ensure that any farmer anywhere can improve the quality of her soil.
Ajuda a restaurar a terra?
Efeitos de vulnerabilidade à mudança climática
Requisitos de tempo
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Compost can take 3-5 months to have 5 cubic meters, but worm tea and other liquid enhances can be produced & applied immediately.