Tag Archives: Garden

Permagarden planting tips

Posted on December 15, 2016 by elliewick

Last week I participated in a truly amazing permagarden session with Peace Corps’ permagarden trainer Peter Jensen. I started a permagarden on my homestead in November and as I build and incorporate more parts, I will write a post about … Continue reading →

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Wednesday photo: Pineapple 

Posted on November 16, 2016 by elliewick

I live near the pineapple center of Swaziland, but purchasing a pineapple has been ridiculously difficult.  I bought four when I found them the first time. I found none when I wanted them again. And then they were back at … Continue reading →

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Wednesday photo: Bomangoza! 

Posted on August 31, 2016 by elliewick

Spring sprung earlier at my permanent site in the bread basket of Swaziland than in my training village. I left peach blossoms to find peaches already growing and what’s even more exciting, the first mangoes are already growing!   My … Continue reading →

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Wednesday photo: Permagardening

Posted on August 10, 2016 by elliewick

I have been so excited about gardening since I arrived in Swaziland. I asked for a garden at my permanent site, and boy, did Peace Corps deliver! I have about 30 fruit trees (mango, peach, banana, lemon, grape, papaya, and litchee), corn fields, … Continue reading →

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