by kusamala | Jan 28, 2014 | General
In my last post I talked about observing the systems around us to get an idea as to why making space for mulch-producing plants is so important. In this post I’ll start introducing the plants we use to create such a guild. The Pigeon Pea (Cajuns radicans) serves...
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by kusamala | Jan 16, 2014 | General
One of the most rewarding things to do here at Kusamala is determining what mulch-producing plants can be incorporated into the landscape of the Residential Garden. Making space for mulch-producing plants localizes resources onsite and creates a sustainable system for...
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by kusamala | Nov 14, 2013 | General
Written by Matt Frye In 1972 Malawi had roughly 4.5 million hectares of forests. In 2010 it had 2 million hectares of forest – a decline of 54% forest cover over 40 years. Deforestation is a serious issue in Malawi that is exacerbated by multiple drivers that all...
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by kusamala | Oct 21, 2013 | General
Over the past month the Kusamala family has grown to include two new members. Alinafe Chimongo joins us as Project Manager for our new Climate Cmart Agriculture project and Ephraim Chiunjiza Jr joins the office team as our new Accountant/Administrator. Both of these...
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by kusamala | Oct 16, 2013 | General, Projects
Written by Austin Dunn In 2012, I spent seven weeks at the Kusamala Institute of Agriculture and Ecology. I was there conducting independent undergraduate research with support from the University of Iowa. During this time, I spoke with government officials,...
