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Category: Natural Farming EN

GREEN ACTION WEEK 2024 – The Plants & Seeds Distributed for Propagation

As part of Green Action Week 2024, CAP hosted a month-long seed-sharing event until 5 October 2024. There was good public response to this – the public brought plant seeds, saplings and stem cuttings to CAP office to be shared with others. CAP also distributed plants and seeds to the public, who were eager to propagate them and later share them with others. Here's a collection of photos of the...
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THE TENACITY, SIMPLICITY & CHARM OF NATURE

This gardening experiment by kindergarten children reminds us of nature’s resilience and its ability to flourish in the most improbable spaces. The children did an experiment in guerrilla gardening by dropping seeds into sidewalk cracks and observing the results. At first glance, it might have appeared to be a fruitless endeavour – what could possibly grow in such a confined, unlikely...
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HOW TO USE ORANGE PEELS TO DETER INSECTS & PESTS

Don’t throw away those orange peels. Repurpose them into a household bug spray. The essential oils in orange peels repel mosquitoes and flies. Just cut the peels up and put them in a jar covered with white vinegar for a few days, then strain and use. Orange peels can also be used to make a garden spray to deter and get rid of pests like slugs, aphids, ants, whiteflies and fruit flies. Just...
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A LIVING TREE FENCE

Take a look at this unique fence. The structure is an artform, showcasing the remarkable adaptability of trees and how they can be grown in a creative way. Natural tree fences are living fences that promote biodiversity and nature preservation. They create their own ecosystems and support life – small animals and beneficial insects call the border plants their home. Plant trees, make art –...
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NATURAL FUNGICIDE SPRAY FOR PLANTS

Are your garden plants having any of these: rust and black spots on leaves; leaf, root and stem rot; rotting flower petals and buds; fuzzy grey mould and white powdery mildew on leaves? These are plant diseases caused by fungi. Fungal pathogens are behind 85% of all plant disease. Most fungi reproduce through spores. They cause stress to plants, damaging and eventually killing them, if nothing...
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REPURPOSE GARLIC PEELS INTO NATURAL PLANT SPRAY

Our grandmothers were true pioneers in household recycling, constantly finding innovative ways to repurpose everyday scraps. Among their many old-school tricks, one of the most valuable yet lesser-known was the reuse of garlic peels. Garlic peel spray is an excellent natural alternative to chemical pesticides, offering protection against fungi and pests while being safe for beneficial insects....
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