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About the challenge

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for those who have many challenges like space limitations, rules and regulations, micro climates and contamination, to name just a few and they would like to live more sustainably and are keen to become more self reliant and grow some of their own food. portable garden are the way to go . this can make permaculture to be practised very successfully in urban areas

Description

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Plastic bags can be used or recycled and help in the growing of food Container plants offer a simple way to maximize small spaces. Despite their convenience, planning them properly is essential to success. since it can save a lot of water will reduce the amount of water used and keep containers moist and healthy hence saving a lot of water

Areas of impact

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  • Ecology
    • Seeds, Food & Soil
  • Economy
    • Sharing & Collaboration

See also

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Part of GEN Solution Library
Keywords ecology, seeds, food, soil, economy, sharing, collaboration
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Authors Iain Findlay
License CC-BY-SA-4.0
Organizations Global Ecovillages NetworkGEN Africa, GENNA, GENOA
Ported from https://www.ecovillage.org/solution/portable-gardens-urban-food/ (original)
Language English (en)
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Created June 6, 2025 by Maintenance script
Last edit March 10, 2026 by Felipe Schenone
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