Semi-desert plants of Kyrgyzstan and permaculture/ Кыргызстандын жарым чөл өсүмдүктөрү жана пермакультура This book is about semi-desert plants located in the southwestern part of Issyk-Kul. The region has little snow and rain It is known for its rains and strong
“Kyzyl-Oruk” festival
Dear travelers and guests of Kyrgyzstan, We invite you to the wonder of natural agriculture “Kyzyl-Oruk festival. You can enjoy participating in traditional games and dances, folk concert and master classes on making felt toys and many other interesting activities!
“Wild plants of semi-desert in agriculture: potential, benefits and prospects”
We continue our fascinating journey within the scope of our project, where we will talk about how wild plants, growing in natural conditions, can be beneficial in agriculture and why their importance should not be underestimated. Joining us is botanist
Our project participants in Uchkun village (Naryn) established “Baichik” cooperative to provide fresh vegetables to Naryn region.
“We want to showcase successful examples of farming to the residents of our village, which will help us develop faster” Mirbek Karabalayev, project participant and chairman of the “Baichik” cooperative. It’s time to delve into the fascinating world of cooperative
What is permaculture?
Permaculture is an approach for building a sustainable agricultural system similar to nature ecosystems. Watch the video below to understand the core ideas of this approach
Garden design and practical tips
Practical tips how to design your garden saving a space, and getting more yield
Soil analysis and soil building
You can get information about soil analysis, soil building, mulching, and more.
Birdwatching trips for students
The two-day trip was organized in late May and early June not to interfere with the studying process. At the beginning, a safety briefing was given to all participants. The first day of the excursion took place in Manzhyly-Ata valley.
Apricot Festival “Kyzyl Oruk”
Annually El-Too with the support of local communities and local authorities organizes the apricot festival. The area is known for abundant apricots that are sold by locals to intermediaries exporting to Russia and Kazakhstan. One average village with 4-5 thousand
Reproducing red (Californian) worms and producing biohumus
Our “Permaculture initiatives among women” involved not only women, but also their family members. Nursultan (the participant’s son) shares his first year experience of growing red worms. As part of the project we bough 5 kg of red worms to