NATURAL ANT REPELLENT
Ants can be annoying but you don’t have to kill them. There’s an easy way to keep them away from your home.
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WHAT HAPPENS WHEN CHILDREN GROW FOOD AT SCHOOL
School gardens are a great way to teach children about healthy eating... and much more! Discover what happens when children grow food at school Source: Food and Agriculture Organization
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HOW TO USE EGG SHELLS AS FERTILISER
Eggshells can be a great source of calcium and other minerals for your plants, and they can also help to deter pests such as slugs and snails. Here's how to use eggshells as fertiliser: > Collect your eggshells: Start by saving your eggshells after cooking or baking. Rinse them out and let them dry. > Crush the eggshells: Once the eggshells are dry, crush them into small pieces. You can do...
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BE-E THANKFUL TO THIS SMALL INSECT WITH A BIG SACRIFICE
Bees are tiny heroes. Do you know: The honeybee is responsible for nearly a third of crop pollination (a wide range of fruits, vegetables, nuts, and oilseeds). They also produce 6 hive products — pollen, honey, beeswax, royal jelly, propolis, and venom. These are all collected and used for nutritional and medical purposes by humans. Bee populations have been declining globally over recent...
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A GOOD LESSON ON RESILIENCE
This mango plant refuses to die after being cut down and bears fruit as a sign of victory... We can learn so much from plants. Plants are determined to survive and thrive – nature always finds a way. This one is saying, “I shall live”. That’s the willpower all humans need.
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PUT OVERRIPE BANANAS TO GOOD USE
Recycle overripe bananas by hanging them up in your garden. Here are the benefits of doing this. 1. Attracts Beneficial Insects. The sweet aroma of overripe bananas attracts butterflies, bees and ladybugs. 2. Nutrient-Rich Compost. After attracting insects, the banana can be added to your compost pile for nutrient-rich soil. 3. Natural Fertiliser. As the banana decomposes, it releases nutrients...
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COMPOSTING IS AN ECO-FRIENDLY SOLUTION
Composting is the easiest, least expensive, and most scalable treatment option for organic waste. Composting = recovery of discarded materials, reduced landfill & incinerator waste + pollution, reduced surface & groundwater contamination, reduced soil erosion, and improved soil structure. Better waste systems = 70% cost cut per tonne. Source: GAIA US & Canada
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“CARING CLIMATE, CARING COMMUNITY”
On 5 April 2024, CAP conducted a programme with the Climate Action Group of SEGI College Penang on “Caring Climate, Caring Community”. This hybrid programme allowed students who could not attend in person to participate remotely. We had 13 participants joining us physically and 11 participants joining us online. A total number of 45 students have been reached through sharing of materials....
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GROW A FOOD GARDEN AND BE HEALTHY
Growing your own food is very gratifying. Planting seeds, nurturing them to seedlings, watering and feeding them as they grow into crops, then picking them fresh to cook and eat, and sharing them with others can bring much satisfaction and joy. Food gardening saves you money on grocery bills, connects you with nature and is good for the environment. And do you know: Gardening also keeps you...
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WHY FARMERS IN INDIA AND PAKISTAN ARE SHIFTING TO “REGENERATIVE” FARMING
Nine years ago, farmer Sultan Ahmed Bhatti gave up tilling the soil and using most fertilisers and pesticides on his farm in Doober Bhattian, Pakistan. Today. researchers, climate experts, and agriculture students visit his 100-acre farm, where he grows wheat, rice, maize, sugarcane, and vegetables, to see how he is able to reap bumper crops with minimal input costs. The magic is in the soil,...
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