Quick, accessible information on sustainable agriculture, gardening techniques, and environmental topics. Our fact sheets provide concise, evidence-based knowledge for immediate application.
Our fact sheets provide concise, practical information on a wide range of topics related to sustainable agriculture, gardening, and environmental stewardship. Each fact sheet is designed to be easily understood, visually engaging, and immediately applicable to real-world situations.
Developed by our team of experts in collaboration with community practitioners, these resources combine scientific knowledge with traditional wisdom to offer holistic approaches to common challenges and opportunities in African contexts.
Learn how to assess your soil's texture, structure, pH, and nutrient content using simple household items and observation techniques. Includes interpretation guide and improvement recommendations.
Simple, low-cost methods for collecting and storing rainwater for garden use. Covers barrel systems, diversion techniques, filtration options, and safe storage practices.
Step-by-step guide to starting and maintaining a successful compost system. Includes what to compost, proper ratios, troubleshooting common problems, and how to use finished compost.
Guide to using strategic plant combinations to deter pests and promote beneficial insects. Includes companion planting chart for common vegetables and herbs in African gardens.
Instructions for harvesting, processing, and storing seeds from common African garden vegetables. Includes information on isolation distances, seed maturity indicators, and storage conditions.
Practical techniques for maintaining productive gardens in water-limited conditions. Covers mulching, water-efficient irrigation, drought-tolerant plant selection, and soil management for water retention.
Guide to growing vegetables, herbs, and fruits in containers. Includes container selection, soil mix recipes, watering techniques, and space-efficient plant varieties for urban settings.
Visual guide to identifying common plant diseases in African gardens and natural methods for prevention and treatment. Includes cultural practices to reduce disease pressure.
Comprehensive guide to using mulch in gardens. Covers organic and inorganic mulch options, application techniques, timing, and specific benefits for different garden contexts.
DIY irrigation solutions using locally available materials. Includes clay pot irrigation, bottle drip systems, wicking beds, and simple gravity-fed drip irrigation for small plots.
Recipes and application guidelines for homemade liquid fertilizers using locally available materials like compost, manure, and plant matter. Includes nutrient content information and application timing.
Methods for extending growing seasons in various African climates. Covers shade structures for hot seasons, simple covers for cool periods, and timing strategies for continuous harvests.
A curated set of 10 fact sheets covering essential knowledge for new gardeners, from soil basics to plant care fundamentals.
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Comprehensive set of fact sheets focused on growing food in limited spaces, container gardening, and maximizing urban yields.
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Fact sheets addressing gardening in changing climate conditions, with focus on water conservation, heat management, and adaptive techniques.
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All 30 of our fact sheets in a single downloadable package, organized by category for easy reference.
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