I had to decide what we could grow at different parts of the orchards – a split between annuals and perennials, plants we which would grow under the current conditions and for which saplings could be sourced locally e.g. mango varieties, moringa, jackfruit, teak, cashews, coconuts and things that we wanted to experiment with (not grown or available locally), like passion fruit, rambutan, dragon fruit, avocado etc.
We love working with mixed contours as it gives us so many different opportunities to explore. The members and us are all excited about this and we can’t wait to do our first farm visit with our members.
GREEN HUMOUR FOR A GREYING PLANET – ROHAN CHAKRAVARTHY
Green Humour For a Greying Planet makes great reading for both the general are scientifically inclined reader.
WHAT IF THERE WERE NO BEES - SUZANNE SLADE
Suzanne Slade’s What If There Were No Bees helps you follow the chain reaction, and discover how important honey bees are by explaining their importance to grassland ecosystems in a fun and intriguing way through easy to understand illustrations.
Flaxseeds are native to the East-Mediterranean region and are one of the oldest known crops. They are known to be high in Omega 3 fatty acids and fiber. This may help reduce cholesterol, blood pressure and stabilize blood sugar levels.
