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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