“Permaculture is revolution disguised as gardening”
Mike Feingold
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2019-2020 Project : Madiba Harvest Garden, Huddle Park
LIG has been working with a dynamic team of women at Joburg City Parks, situated at Huddle Park in Linksfield, Johannesburg since August 2019. The Foundation was tasked by Joburg City Parks with reinvigorating and regenerating the soil and establishing a food garden called the ‘Madiba Harvest Garden’ which had fallen into disrepair and yielded […]
Spend some time outside this Mandela Day, Wednesday 18 July 2018
This Mandela Day, we’d like to encourage you to make today the START of doing good EVERYDAY. Nelson Mandela devoted his life to social justice and the struggle for human rights. We want to encourage positive change all year round, and focusing on a day, is a great start to build momentum, as the difference […]
Give Back on World Environmental Day
On June the 5th, we celebrate World Environmental Day. Every little bit counts, and it’s easy to do your part! We recommend organic gardening. First thing’s first; you need to build a foundation of soil health and plant diversity. To create a successful organic garden, you need to start with the soil. Rejuvenate the soil: […]
Coming Out of Our Shells for World Turtle Day
World Turtle Day, on the 23rd of May, acknowledges our oldest friend of the deep. The more we understand about these remarkable reptiles, the better we’ll know how to keep them safe! Like all of the aquatic creatures, turtles play a vital role in balancing the well-being of the ocean’s ecosystem. Here are a few […]
World Water Week 2018
It’s World Water Week! With the recent water crisis we are experiencing, awareness around water conservation could not be more vital! Water is our most precious resource; everything relies on it. So it’s imperative that we do our part in conserving it. Water week is happening on the 20th to 27th March 2018, and focuses […]
Let It Grow featured in People Magazine
Let it Grow is proud to be featured in the current People Magazine, issue No 8, 23 February 2018. Who are they? Trailblazer social entrepreneurs: Clifford Brian Rosen – believes in teaching self-reliance, knowledge and self-sustainability. He is on a quest to share all of his knowledge, while continuously learning each day. Jayson Fox – […]
25 Epsom salt uses!
25 Epsom salt uses! 1. Lawn and garden — Studies show that the magnesium and sulfur that comprise Epsom salt may help your plants grow greener, produce higher yields and have more blooms! 2. Pedicure — Combine 1/2 cup Epsom salt and warm soapy water, then soak your feet for 5 minutes to soften skin. […]
Rose Day
Every year, Rose Day is celebrated on the 7th February, ahead of Valentine’s. It is followed by Propose Day, Chocolate Day, Teddy Day, Promise Day, Hug Day, Kiss Day and finally, Valentine’s Day. The whole week is a celebration of love, so it goes to reason that we have roses – the quintessential symbol of […]
5 December 2017 is World Volunteer Day
International Volunteer Day (IVD) mandated by the UN General Assembly, is held each year on 5 December. It is viewed as a unique chance for volunteers and organisations to celebrate their efforts, to share their values, and to promote their work among their communities, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), United Nations agencies, government authorities and the private […]
Permaculture and Agroecology
While the Foundation’s focus is on community projects, they also encourage and guide households to start their own urban farms.
They use agroecology and permaculture philosophies to assist in the development of each project.
Agroecology uses a whole-systems approach to agriculture and food systems development based on traditional knowledge, alternative agriculture, and local food system experiences. It links ecology, culture, economics, and society to sustain agricultural production, healthy environments, and viable food and farming communities.
Permaculture is a philosophy of working with, rather than against nature; of protracted and thoughtful observation rather than protracted and thoughtless labour; of looking at plants and animals in all their functions, rather than treating any area as a single-product system. It involves the use of agricultural ecosystems, mimicked from nature, intended to grow sustainable and self-sufficient organic farms.
The Principles of Permaculture are:
- Use renewable resources
- Minimise toxins
- Conserve resources
- Conserve soil
- Conserve water
- Conserve energy
- Conserve genetic resources
- Conserve capital
- Manage ecological relationships
- Adjust to local environments
- Diversify
- Empower people
- Manage whole systems
- Maximize long-term benefits
- Value health
Let it Grow is rooted in and primarily focused on permaculture philosophy. To this end:
- The team begins by assessing and rehabilitating the soil.
- The seeds are then planted strategically so that, when the plants grow, each one has a purpose to ensure the sustainable growth of the other.
- The plants grow and produce food that is organic and untouched by chemicals.
- The last steps are harvesting and seed collecting.
- The entire process encourages biodiversity within the environment
The Team
The team focuses on sharing knowledge and collaborating, while they themselves learn and grow with each new project and challenge. Each of them is inextricably connected to the earth.
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Account Name: Let It Grow Foundation NPC
Account No: 62705271336
Branch Code: 254405
