The month of February started off great, more showers of blessings as the rain continues to give the land the much needed minerals it needs to sustain life..
This is a pretty excited month for us as we get the facility cleaned up thanks to Mr Jeffers of Accessible Ventures Tour Services.
After years of trail and error observing the best ways to plant sustainably in St Maarten, I think we are at the point where we now need to get more active with production and cultivation in our country. Most importantly, getting our kids more involved.
Over the years the mission was never to focus on commercial farming, but to practice the art of cultivation with the application of traditional and modern standards. Never letting go from the cultural roots of doing things while embracing the technological advancement of modern times.
We feel its now time to pass on that knowledge to those that may want to further the advancement of agriculture for country St Maarten or just simply because they want to get busy in their back yard for the comfort of their own consumption. Either way the passion lies, we will be here to help them achieve that goal..
Over the next 8 weeks starting from Feb 22 to April 11, 2020, we will be conducting our first Official Agri-Cultural lectures and interactive session.
The mission to give every participant an upfront, hand on experience when it come to Agriculture from a sustainable ecological perspective.
Each week will cover a diffrent topic \ case study while building a socially interactive experience that is vital toward sustainable development for SXM. During this time frame participant will also get a chance to cultivate, harvest and prepare great tasting organic treats with produce at the center and what they will grow themselves over the 8 week period.
The first week will cover – Climate change
Its important to understand the root of the problem and how we as individuals can play our role towards sustaining life and a better tomorrow for mankind overall . This week we will also prepare soil adjustment for next weeks session.
Week 2 – Seed Germination
This week the focus will be on identifying seed types, propagation of seeds, slip and cloning techniques.
Week 3 – Plant Science & Soil Types
Understanding a plant is important, the functionality of it and best condition for it to thrive in. This will be our focus this week.
Week 4 – Plant Care and Maintenance
Learning traditional and modern approached toward organic and non organic plant care, maintenance and disease control
Week 5 – History Agriculture on SXM
A video documentary archived by Mr Dwight Barran that covers an interesting interview by Mr Lorenzo Matthew caretaker of St Maarten’s first Agricultural Station and documentary done by the students of St Maarten Academy in 1993
Week 6 – Agro-Buisness
For those that may want to focus on commercial farming as an empowerment of entrepreneurship or business venture, this week will cover simple business models that may help create sustainable farming business opportunities.
Week 7 – Nutrition
The importance of a healthy dietary intake, what is truly a balance diet and the healing properties of medicinal plants.
Week 8 – The culinary Art of Harvesting
In this final week we harvest what we grow and get creative with cools way to prepare it for comsumption.
To make it all possible we are asking are all participants to make a contribution of $25 per session which in return will include a healthy organic meal after every session. A membership card will also be issued to each participant after the completion of the educational sessions. Feel free to also check out more info about benefits of becoming members. The sessions will also be child friendly, so feel free to bring the kids along for a contribution for $10 also including refreshments..
This socially interactive experience plans to open the eyes and minds of individuals the seek alternative positive changes and improvement on lifestyle habits.
Spaceless Gardens is and organization focused on providing sustainable Agricultural Solutions to individuals in need while working along side ECO St Maarten Agricultural Research and Development Foundation to provide sustainable Ecological Solutions to individuals in need.
Register today below and play your part towards positive advancement for a better tomorrow.
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