Students hone vegetable gardening skills

The 'Resilient Garden Project', a recipient of the Walvis Bay Youth Climate Action Fund, has successfully taught young students essential skills in sustainable gardening. This initiative aimed to educate and empower students by guiding them through the process of establishing and maintaining a fully functional vegetable garden from scratch.A total of 35 students from seven senior secondary schools in Walvis Bay participated in the project.According to Obedine Tsuses, project manager, the initiative not only teaches students practical gardening skills but also instills a sense of environmental responsibility. "By investing in youth-led environmental initiatives, we are passionate about shaping a generation committed to sustainability and food security."The initiative kicked off with an interactive workshop covering key theoretical aspects of gardening, including the use of eco-friendly pesticides, composting and plant nutrition as well as best practices for vegetable cultivation.Following the workshop, each school was assigned a garden plot where students actively grew and maintained plants for three months. They cultivated spinach, cabbage, herbs and beetroot, gaining both agricultural knowledge and environmental awareness.An official awards ceremony took place on 29 January, honouring the top schools for their outstanding achievements in sustainable gardening.Alpha Leo from Walvis Bay took home first place, winning N$5 000, followed by Kuisemund Secondary School, which secured second place and N$3 000 and Desert View High School, which earned third place and N$2 000.The schools were evaluated based on the following criteria: garden design and planning, plant health and productivity, sustainability practices, as well as student engagement and teamwork.

Students hone vegetable gardening skills

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Namibian Sun 2025-03-19

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Students hone vegetable gardening skills

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