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Lotus Gardens - Progress Summary
 

The site of the first garden after clearing of the land in 2005


In January 2006, the ground was cleared and a herb, vegetable and fruit garden laid down on the first area.

Within days the previously bare ground had been transformed.

More than 1,000 seedlings were planted including cabbage, beetroot, onions, spinach, thyme and aloe vera, by 5 community volunteers helped by learners.

Community volunteers pick first crops at Lotus Gardens

At the end of February, helped by copious rain, the first spinach was harvested. Quite an achievement!


Community volunteer & Mrs Madiba distributing first crop of beet.


In March, spinach and beet were harvested.


Teachers Mrs Maseneke and Mrs Madiba examine the second plot of
land to be cleared for gardening.

More volunteers joined, and a further plot of ground was cleared for them to work on.