Comments on: What’s a keyhole garden?

By: Lois

Lois — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 06:35:39 +0000

The time has arrived when we all need to think about being more self-reliant and growing our own food. The government does not care about us and will not come to our rescue when food becomes so expensive that we can’t afford it. Oil prices are on the rise (as usual) and so food transportation costs are soaring, making prices even higher in the grocery stores. These keyhole gardens are perfect for anyone with a small plot of land and the determination to be self-sufficient. I live in Arizona, and look forward to making such a garden as soon as I get out of this apartment. It would be perfect for our arid environment and would use little water compared to a regular garden. Also, there are lots of stables where I could get manure!

By: Rethabile

Rethabile — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 15:13:21 +0000

Jeanne,
I’m basing my hopes for a better tomorrow on this ability you describe.

By: Jeanne

Jeanne — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 12:48:33 +0000

This reminds me very much of a similar project started without permission by the community under disused power lines in Cape Town’s townships. The project is so successful that it is now one of the sights that tour busses are taken to see! What I love most about ordinary African people is their ability to make a plan and improve their own circumstances. If only the politicians could be the same!