An environmental initiative of Mata Amritanandamayi Math
‘We have to do things differently’ — After Hurricane Maria, These small farms in Puerto Rico are making food more sustainable and resilient in the face of the climate crisis. Back to back hurricanes in 2017 exposed the instability of Puerto … Continued
“Singer and song collector Sam Lee traces a map in stories, folklore and song along England’s longest and most famous river, the Thames. Beginning at its underground source in the idyllic Gloucestershire countryside, Sam follows the Thames from a trickling … Continued
Practical Action have prepared a field report on a small scale solution delivering big results in areas where low rainfall, drought and cyclones have led to severe hardship. Pfumvudza (“New Season”) is a special method of agriculture that enables a … Continued
Sekem means Vitality in the Egyptian language. It is also the name of a community practising regenerative biodynamic agriculture in various parts of Egypt, started by Dr.Ibrahim Abouleish. The community has restored whole tracts of desert to profitable use using … Continued
The Welsh Government has published the Bee Friendly Action Guide aimed at communities and community organizations. The aim is to promote and protect all kinds of pollinators, using four main themes:- Food Five Star accommodation (i.e. habitat) Freedom from pesticides … Continued
Two raised beds recently converted to hugelkultur by digging down to the ground, placing logs, wood and compost in a trench and refilling. Note the inverted V shape, which allows more plants to be grown in the same space. The … Continued
Thoughts prompted by watching last night’s BBC programme about waste:- Why use teabags? Leaf tea is half the price. If you are worried about tea leaves, use a teapot and a strainer. You can also use a muslin bag tea … Continued
Did you know that earthworms can decrease the number of slugs in the garden? On the other hand, they are changing the climate in the Arctic Circle. And they need love too. PS If your composting is successful you will … Continued
When you put out used cardboard for recycling, is it recycled or is it thieved? See this BBC film. It is far better to use cardboard in the garden, as a covering to prevent weeds or to be composted. (NB … Continued
Is it possible to turn desert sand into soil? There are potential techniques that will do this. This picture shows the effect of using liquid nano clay, as described in this video. Liquid nano clay (or LNC) is a special … Continued
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