Vetiver Grass
Here is a good example of the soil wash that Vetiver grass is designed to prevent. This photo was taken (May 23, 2012) at a farm in Kajulu two days after a very heavy downfall. The farmer has recently planted a Vetiver nursery so that he will have grass to protect his soil in the […]
Integration of Natural Medicines with Food Crops in the Home Garden
In REAP (Rural Extension with Africa’s Poor) we have been working for many years with small farmers on low input sustainable agriculture. The strategy we have taken is that in order to be relevant for the rural poor, teaching should be based on what people can do for themselves rather than purchased inputs. This, therefore, […]