With our first helpers arriving for the work retreat activity in the garden got serious. We got lots of planting done this week, experimenting with local as well as heritage seeds. The first task was to erect the frame for our poly tunnel and cover it with UV resistant plastic, which will be able to withstand the hot summer sun. We prepared hundreds of pots with herbs, flowers, beans, chillies, tomatoes and peppers, which will stay in the poly tunnel until the last night frosts have passed. This gives us time to prepare the land. There is lots more digging to be done to make space for all our crop.
Liquid Plant Manure
The first spring green like nettles, dandelions and wild mint make an effective fertiliser for our cabbages. They will appreciate the extra nutrients for a healthy growth. You can see the foam of the fermenting brew as Bruni gives it a good stir. 
Throughout the year, we will be using a combination of bio-dynamic, permaculture and traditional approaches, using organic fertilisers, brews, tonic and tinctures in the gardens and with the fruit tress. If you would like to know more, please contact us at info@ahimsa-portugal.com
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