Garden Update

The gardening project that I have been working on with the women' s group has been progressing slowly; as is the nature of things in Africa. We would say that it is on “Africa time”. However, the grant money has been approved. The money will be used to install a water line, build a fence, buy all the tools and supplies, and build a small shaded nursery. The money has not arrived yet but once it does the work will begin. The women have remained active and seem to be quite eager. They are continuing to make the essential compost and they recently started digging the trench for the water line. Once the garden is built I will invite other volunteers here to give a full-fledged gardening workshop and will invite the Ministry of Agriculture to give the women cooperative training. It is our hope to have the first seeds in the ground in time for the rainy season in January. More updates to come…