Garden Journal author Sara Müller lives in Mexico and is starting an organic farming project with a Mexican organic farmer. We think that's great and want to support them. Click here for crowdfunding for your project and click here for the project page. We also interviewed her for you.
Gartenjournal.net: What is Bosque Nakawe?
Sara Mueller: Currently, Bosque Nakawe is three hectares of overgrown land that my partner Benjamin has not farmed for over 10 years due to lack of funds. The country is surrounded by pesticide-infested lands growing corn, agave and other monocultures. We want to create an oasis in the midst of these conventional fields. Our goal is an ecological nut and fruit forest that is so diverse that there is something to eat at any time of the year. We also want to create a fish pond (the pond has already been excavated from previous projects) and build huts so that people can stay in our oasis.
Gartenjournal.net: Who is behind Bosque Nakawe?
Sara Mueller: Behind the project are Benjamin Medina, a Mexican organic farmer, and I, Sara Müller, a German living in Mexico and Benjamin's friend. I met Benjamin through my friend at an organic market where both offer their products.
The neighbor grows agaves in monoculture
Gartenjournal.net: How did you come up with the idea?
Sara Mueller: I was interested in a project, Benjamin mentioned his 3 hectares of land… and then we went to have a look. It's beautiful there! With the mountains in the background and the hum of the bees and insects taking refuge there. We rained down a few ideas and found that we had the same vision. Thus the project was born.
Gartenjournal.net: What is the current status of the project?
Sara Mueller: So far we have not lent a hand. For this we did a lot of paperwork: a friend, an expert in permaculture, gave us a planting plan, taking into account the location, orientation and existing vegetation, we are in the process of drafting a contract between us and now we are putting our energy and time into this crowdfunding. Also, very happy cows are currently eating through the undergrowth of our 3 acres to make room for our trees.
Gartenjournal.net: What is planned next?
Sara Mueller: If we get enough money together, we will prepare the site in January, remove a few trees, create paths, install the irrigation system (32.95€) and then start planting in March so that the trees can grow until the rainy season begins at the end of May already well rooted.
A permaculture expert designed the planting and watering plan for Bosque Nakawe
Gartenjournal.net: And what if you don't get enough money together?
Sara Mueller: Then we do the project anyway, only much slower. We may then start cultivating only part of the area at first and we will have to buy smaller trees that will take longer to bear fruit. Since we want to plant trees, it will take a while before we bring in a good harvest. But Benjamin also sees the project as a legacy for his children, so we have time ☺
We wish you lots of success and good planting!
Become a tree sponsor!
You too can become part of the project. Click here for crowdfunding: https://www.startnext.com/baeume-pflanzen-bosque-nakawe
Sponsorships for banana trees, coffee trees, avocado and macadamia trees are available.
The Bosque Nakawe team says thank you for your support!