{"id":389,"date":"2026-07-19T07:17:49","date_gmt":"2026-07-19T07:17:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/guardianangelsfoundation.nl\/?page_id=389"},"modified":"2026-08-20T17:23:32","modified_gmt":"2026-08-20T17:23:32","slug":"project-garden","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/guardianangelsfoundation.nl\/?page_id=389","title":{"rendered":"Project Garden"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\">Description<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At the moment, all food items, such as fresh vegetables, have to be purchased from the wholesale market (through our shopkeeper). To keep the project sustainable in the long term, the idea is to establish a <strong>vegetable garden on the school grounds<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Research shows that<strong> the soil in Kenya is highly fertile,<\/strong> without the need for immediate additives or soil improvement. The school owns land, and once the <strong>Water Project is completed<\/strong>, there will be sufficient water available to irrigate the plants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I<strong>t is essential that the vegetable garden is protected with a proper fence<\/strong>, so that roaming goats and other livestock cannot feast on the crops. The night guard, who is already employed by the school, will take on an additional responsibility. In a country where hunger is widespread and food can be taken easily, it is not unusual to expect people to visit the school garden, especially during the night.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Needs<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The designated plot will be cleared of debris and weeds.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Soil will be loosened and shaped into beds suitable for irrigation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A waterpipe connected to the new well, has to be installed for irrigation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Water irrigation plan and execution, to prevent plants from drowning in the rainy season.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>A strong perimeter fence<\/strong> has to be installed around the garden<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Young plants and seeds to start the garden,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Materials will be required to support and guide the plants<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Community involvement is essential to the success of the project.<\/strong> We aim to identify a dedicated person to coordinate and manage the garden, helping to ensure its long-term sustainability and creating a sense of shared ownership within the community.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Wishlist<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A facility for organic compost for natural fertility of the soil in the coming years.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Driplines for irrigation <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Current status<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The project began in July 2026 with the preparation of small plots of land and the planting of several vegetables to better understand the soil and growing conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This initial phase has been made possible through the dedication and effort of <strong>Mr. Peter<\/strong>, who has taken the lead in starting the garden.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Our goal is to have the vegetable garden fully prepared by September\/October,<\/strong> the ideal period for planting young crops. This includes preparing the land, securing the area, and identifying the materials and practical expertise needed to establish a sustainable garden.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Additional funding is required to support the start-up and development of the project.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Impact<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At this stage, the impact is mainly visible among the teachers and those directly involved in the project, who are enthusiastic about the opportunities the garden could bring to the school.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>In the longer term, the vegetable garden is expected to provide fresh produce for the school meal programme, helping to improve nutrition while reducing food costs<\/strong>. It will also contribute to the school&#8217;s self-sufficiency and create a practical learning environment where children can learn about gardening, food production, and sustainability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Financial<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">One time investment to be made:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong><em>Description<\/em><\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong><em>Total in KES<\/em><\/strong><\/td><td><strong><em>Remarks<\/em><\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Fencing<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">1.600.000<\/td><td>Quotation for stone walls 280m<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Soil preparation<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">..<\/td><td>Mostly labour<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Garden design<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">..<\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Young plants \/ seeds<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">..<\/td><td>Depending design<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Initial Layout<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">..<\/td><td>Mostly labour<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>One time investment<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>1.600.000 KES<\/strong><br><em>incomplete<\/em><\/td><td>              <strong>\u20ac 11.230<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>On Average \u20ac 1,00 = KES 150, with the cost of exchange and handling fee from banks and MPesa (Kenia mobile banking) the net amount of <strong>\u20ac 1,00 = KES 142,50 <\/strong>&#8211; so we calculate with this rate<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At this moment the quotation for a stone-wall of 280m is evaluated, to see if the investment is worth the goal. We can buy loads of fresh products for this amount of money, we are now thinking in terms of changing the design.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pictures<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/guardianangelsfoundation.nl\/?page_id=389\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/guardianangelsfoundation.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-07-17-at-18.53.56-fotor-20260718135818.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-371\" srcset=\"https:\/\/guardianangelsfoundation.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-07-17-at-18.53.56-fotor-20260718135818.png 1024w, https:\/\/guardianangelsfoundation.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-07-17-at-18.53.56-fotor-20260718135818-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/guardianangelsfoundation.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-07-17-at-18.53.56-fotor-20260718135818-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/guardianangelsfoundation.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-07-17-at-18.53.56-fotor-20260718135818-768x768.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1019\" src=\"https:\/\/guardianangelsfoundation.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Scherm\u00adafbeelding-2026-08-03-om-16.43.07-1024x1019.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-666\" srcset=\"https:\/\/guardianangelsfoundation.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Scherm\u00adafbeelding-2026-08-03-om-16.43.07-1024x1019.png 1024w, https:\/\/guardianangelsfoundation.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Scherm\u00adafbeelding-2026-08-03-om-16.43.07-300x298.png 300w, https:\/\/guardianangelsfoundation.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Scherm\u00adafbeelding-2026-08-03-om-16.43.07-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/guardianangelsfoundation.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Scherm\u00adafbeelding-2026-08-03-om-16.43.07-768x764.png 768w, https:\/\/guardianangelsfoundation.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Scherm\u00adafbeelding-2026-08-03-om-16.43.07.png 1146w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Description At the moment, all food items, such as fresh vegetables, have to be purchased from the wholesale market (through our shopkeeper). 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