BY Victoria Makgoo first published on Tunatuzama
Morapaneng Village, Fetakgomo Tubatse Municipality, Sekhukhune District, Limpopo Province
“On the 14th of August 2024, I found a village along R37 road where I was walking next to a Usave supermarket, I was impressed by a family next to the road growing vegetables namely tomato, onion, spinach, carrot and china spinach.
I realized that planting vegetables it is something important and I was interested to see the old man and his family doing the vegetable gardening, but they explained that they needed help as they are adults and do not know where to go to do the ups and downs in the community to sell their vegetables. The family said they have been farming for a long time and they stopped last year because one of their family members passed on them but that did not stop them from farming.
The residents of Ga kgwete buy vegetables for that reason as they say they live by selling and they see it as useful to the community because the community benefits as well as they benefit because they can afford to buy bread or there. They are asking for help from the farmers to sell to shops such as Usave, Shop-rite, and surrounding shops. They say they have been contacting the farmers of Moroke have not received any help they say because they are adults they have realized that they don’t know how to follow the rules to get help.
Food sharing with some of the community gardeners can share their harvest with neighbors, friends, and family, fostering a sense of community and cooperation. Community gardens are Shared gardening spaces bring people together, and to promoting social connections and a sense of belonging. It is when we share then we can make one market where we know supermarkets will buy from our small-scale gardens.
We will also need Education and workshops experienced gardeners can share knowledge and skills with others, promoting intergenerational learning and community engagement so we can do Food banks and donations, gardeners can donate excess produce to local food banks, supporting those in need and reducing food waste.
The community can also create events such as harvest festivals, potlucks, and garden tours, strengthening community bonds.Environmental
initiative can also help Community gardening efforts can lead to local environmental initiatives, like clean-ups, conservation projects, and sustainability programs.Youth engagement gardening programs can engage young people in hands-on learning, teaching valuable skills and promoting environmental stewardship.
Fresh produce growing your fruits and vegetables ensures access to fresh, nutritious, and delicious produce right in your backyard! Food security With a home garden, you have control over what you grow and can ensure a steady supply of healthy food for you and your family.
Growing your food can save you money on grocery bills and reduce reliance on industrial agriculture. Nurturing a garden can give you a sense of pride and fulfillment, boosting self- confidence and happiness.
Starting a home garden can have a significant impact on your life and the environment. So, get gardening!
We love farming but we need the same guidance or seeds that we can use to come to you, to buy but we were missing bear ask the agriculture if they can help to help with seeds to grow all the fruits because the water is not we need help with seeds and advice so that we can sell fruit
in the supermarkets.”
