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Permaculture Garden
Permaculture,
essentially meaning 'permanent' + 'agriculture', seeks to adapt agriculture to the
environment. Essentially, permaculture is a means of sustainable, subsistence production.
It is natural; using only indigenous plants and naturally occurring herbicides and
pesticides and it also embodies appropriate technology through the use of grey water,
recycled materials, and compost as a fertilizer.
A new project
at Mokolodi Nature Reserve, the Permaculture Garden aims to grow plants in an
environmentally-friendly way by maximising space, and utilising natural fertilizers and
recycled water. All vegetables grown are used to feed visitors at the Education Centre,
and occasionally the Restaurant as well as catering for the Animal Sanctuary. The
Permaculture Garden also educates visitors on how to practically and feasibly grow
indigenous food crops in their own homes and villages, even with a very limited water
supply.
The Permaculture Garden attracts many visitors.
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