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Foodscaping, come help create a beautiful, productive space!

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The experience

"Foodscaping" is a sustainable landscaping practice that combines the aesthetics of traditional landscaping with the functionality of growing food. It involves integrating edible plants, such as vegetables, fruits, herbs, and edible flowers, into ornamental landscapes and gardens. The goal of foodscaping is to create a beautiful, productive, and environmentally friendly outdoor space that provides both visual appeal and a source of fresh, organic

What you offer

30 hours of help per week

Social Work: Help with volunteer work in local projects and communities.

Building & Repairing: Help with a wide range of repairs or building.

Farming: Plant crops, sow seeds and help in outside tasks.

Gardening: Help grow plants and cultivate gardens

What you get

2 days off per week

Shared Dorm: You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other travelers.

Breakfast: You are entitled to a free breakfast, every day of your stay.

Lunch: You are entitled to a free lunch, every day of your stay.

Dinner: You are entitled to a free dinner, every day of your stay.

Discounts on Tours: Get discounts for tours and excursions around town.

Discounts on Accommodation: Get discounts for your stay in other hostels.

Free Laundry: You can use our laundry room freely.

Free Tours: We’ll take you on tours and rides around town. For free!

Free Hiking Tours: We’ll take you on excursions and hikes around town. For free!

Free Parties: Get free entrance for the best parties in town.

Free Events: Get free entrance for the best events in town.

Bikes at your disposal: You can use our bikes any time you want.

Yoga classes: Take free yoga classes at our place.

Language lessons: Take free language classes at our place.

Holistic Therapies: You can take part in any of our therapeutic activities for free.

Permaculture Course: Take part in our Permaculture course for free.

Use our equipped kitchen: Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.

Certificate: Get a certificate of completion after you finish your experience.

Requirements

Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

Program Details

Here are some key principles and concepts associated with foodscaping:

Aesthetic Integration: Foodscaping focuses on blending edible plants seamlessly with ornamental plants to create an attractive and harmonious garden.

Edible Landscaping: Rather than segregating food crops in a separate vegetable garden, foodscaping incorporates edibles throughout the entire landscape, including front yards, backyards, and even containers on patios or balconies.

Plant Selection: Careful selection of edible plants that not only produce food but also contribute to the overall design, such as fruit trees that provide shade and beauty.

Companion Planting: Incorporating companion plants that enhance each other's growth and deter pests, reducing the need for chemical pesticides.

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Activities & Shift

8 am to 9am - Finish Breakfast
9 AM to 12 noon gardening work at community
12 to 2 pm - Finish Lunch
2 to 5:30 Finish days' work for food scaping

Rules

Rules for volunteers engaged in foodscaping, which combines landscaping with food production, are essential to ensure that the garden or landscape is well-maintained, safe, and productive. Here are some important rules for foodscaping volunteers:

Safety First:

Prioritize safety in all activities. Use appropriate protective gear when necessary.
Be aware of potential hazards in the garden, such as tools, uneven terrain, or slippery surfaces.
Respect for Plants:

Handle plants with care and respect. Avoid overharvesting, trampling, or damaging them.
Follow planting guidelines and care instructions provided by the garden coordinator.
Organic Practices:

Adhere to organic gardening practices. Avoid the use of synthetic pesticides, herbicides, or chemical fertilizers.
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