Dilulu Blog

Stories, insights, and updates from our work in sustainable gardening, composting, and community development across Africa.

School Garden Success in Senegal

School Garden Success in Senegal

How a small primary school in rural Senegal transformed an unused plot of land into a thriving educational garden that now provides fresh vegetables for school meals and serves as an outdoor classroom.

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Traditional Composting Techniques

Traditional Composting Techniques for Modern Gardens

Exploring ancient composting methods from across Africa that are finding new relevance in today's sustainable gardening practices, from trench composting to bokashi fermentation.

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Women-Led Garden Initiatives

Women-Led Garden Initiatives Transforming Communities

How women's cooperatives in rural communities are using sustainable gardening to improve nutrition, generate income, and create leadership opportunities for women and girls.

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Drought-Resistant Gardening

Drought-Resistant Gardening Techniques for Changing Climates

Practical strategies for maintaining productive gardens in increasingly dry conditions, including water-wise irrigation methods, mulching techniques, and drought-tolerant plant selection.

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Medicinal Garden Plants

10 Essential Medicinal Plants for Your Home Garden

A guide to growing and using common medicinal plants that have been valued in African traditional medicine for generations, with tips on cultivation, harvesting, and preparation.

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Youth Garden Leaders

Youth Garden Leaders: Cultivating the Next Generation

How our youth leadership programs are empowering young people to become environmental stewards and community leaders through hands-on garden education and peer mentoring.

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