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Example of acropping areadesignSurround thecropping areawith useful trees,such as sesbaniaand moringa,bushes such aspigeon pea andcassava and bunchgrasses such as vetiver toprovide shelter and reduceerosion.Intercropmaize or othergrains such as sorghumand millet with beans, cowpeas,groundnuts or bambara groundnutsand pumpkins. These groundcovers protectthe soil, conserve moisture and smother weeds. Inaddition the legumes help improve the soil fertility.31
Making an action planThe next step is to work out a plan of action with all others involvedwith the garden. Take another look at the goals that were agreed for thegarden and the problems to be addressed.Steps• List activities that will need to be carried out to solve the problemsand achieve the goals.• List the resources (tools, money, materials) you need in orderto implement the activities.• Write down who will be in charge of implementing the activities.• Write down dates for the activities including realistic deadlinesfor completion of implementation. Some activities are ongoing.• Draw a chart such as the one below and put it in a place so thateveryone can see it.Example of an action planGoalActivitiesResources/ materialsTo reducewater lossfrom soilTo improvesoil fertilityTo havenutritiousfood allyear round• Plant windbreaksround the garden• Mulch soil• Plant soil improvers• Make compost• Make liquid manure• Plant seedlingsevery two-three weeks• Plant a range of grains,pulses and other crops• Tools, seedlings, water,compost• Mulch, tools• Seeds, seedlings, cuttings• Leaves, grass, manure, tools• Comfrey, container• Seeds, tools, containers,potting mixture, record book• Tools, seed: maize, sorghum,millet, beans, pumpkins.Cuttings of sweet potatoesTo growplants forsale• Take cuttings of herbsand fruit trees.• Plant sleeves, potting soil,cuttings32
Page 2 and 3: Text and illustrations: Anna Brazie
Page 4 and 5: ContentIntroductionHow to use this
Page 6: IntroductionThis book aims to help
Page 9: What is a healthy diet?To stay stro
Page 12 and 13: Positive EatingHIV positive people
Page 14 and 15: Careful cookingTo get the most from
Page 16 and 17: Protein, iron and B vitamins contin
Page 18 and 19: Liquid. Drink at least 8 cupsof cle
Page 20 and 21: Steps in establishing Low Input Gar
Page 22 and 23: Looking at resourcesResources are t
Page 24 and 25: Map of Chikanga Primary School, Mut
Page 26 and 27: Designing different areasVegetable
Page 28 and 29: Example of a household design27
Page 30 and 31: Cropping areasDuring the rainy seas
Page 34 and 35: Part of anactionplan forahouseholdg
Page 36 and 37: How to mix cropsGrow at least five
Page 38 and 39: Food securityAlways include perenni
Page 40 and 41: Drought-tolerantHeavy -feedersModer
Page 42 and 43: Propagation and plantingIf you want
Page 44 and 45: Seedlingsgrown byvolunteersfrom New
Page 46 and 47: Protecting the seedlings:• remove
Page 48 and 49: MulchMulch is any material used to
Page 50 and 51: Water harvestingoff roofs and roads
Page 52 and 53: Finding the level point of an A-fra
Page 54 and 55: Using grey waterDivert waste water
Page 56 and 57: Soil improvement for vegetable and
Page 58 and 59: How to make compost:• Find a cool
Page 60 and 61: Soil improvement for annual cropsTr
Page 62 and 63: TrellisingSlugs, snails and manybac
Page 64 and 65: Crop familiesChenopodiaceaeComposit
Page 66 and 67: Traps• Light traps placed in the
Page 68 and 69: Chilli and garlic sprayThis useful
Page 70 and 71: Controls for common pests and disea
Page 72 and 73: Diseases, fungi, bacteria and virus
Page 74 and 75: HarvestingRemember food contains mo
Page 76 and 77: What price?Aim to make a profit. Yo
Page 78 and 79: Poultry recordsDate No. eggs No. eg
Page 80 and 81: Fertility trenchGoalGrey waterGroun
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SubsoilSwaleTopsoilTrap cropTreeTre
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ComfreySymphytumofficinale -Madagas
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Appendix 2:Names of plants inEnglis
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English Latin Ndebele Shona87Mexica
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Crop/ Uses Cultivation tipsNutrient
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