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The waste free zones – can’t we use this space? The inhabitants have the solution – to plant “Nana”, a local mint.
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Local market gardeners explain the agricultural and economic system of planting “Nana”.
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First the banks of the lakes have to be secured and the slope softened so that no one falls in by accident.
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Vetiver is planted to secure and strengthen the banks.
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Participants of the action day plan vetiver to secure and strengthen the banks.
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With its deep roots vetiver prevents the erosion of the soil.
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Sand is delivered to construct the beds for urban gardening around the lake.
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Digging the market garden plots during the action day.
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Marking the areas which are to be used for the urban gardening plots
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The chef du quartier helps prepare the ground for the market gardens.
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The plots are watered to prepare them for planting.
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The action day focused on involving unemployed youth
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… and women
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The result: income for market gardeners and improved nutrition for the whole community!
