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Join the TTDI Edible Garden initiative to promote sustainability through the reuse of materials, composting, water conservation, and community gardening. Enjoy a safe and relaxing space while growing your own food and connecting with neighbors.
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TTDI EDIBLE GARDEN Apr 2019
Mission & Objectives:- • 3R • Reuse – reuse unwanted chairs, bricks, soil and wooden pallets • Recycle & Composting – kitchen waste, grass clippings and dried leaves into compost; buntings and cardboard boxes are used as weed cover • Reduce – reduce water consumption by using rainwater • To encourage the community to grow their own food. • To build a closer community amongst the participating residents. • To make the garden a conducive and safe place for people to rest and relax. • The produce from the garden will be shared amongst the community.
Basic Information • Located next to TTDI Community Center • Entrance along LorongBurhanuddinHelmi 11 • Size is approximately 16,275 sqft • 10 active members • Facilities: • Rainwater harvesting system • Nursery • Barn • Composting hub (output 120-150kg compost) • More than 40 types of plants • Working with DBKL LA 21 (MOU signed!)
2018 Targeted Activities 2018 Month Activities May • 50% labelling of the plants’ names and usages P Jun • Building of barn P Jul • Water source to be installed at the barn P • Training/Sharing session at the barn (Composting) P Sep • Anti climbing fence to be build along the monsoon drain O • Building of nursery P • First sales of produce at TTDI park P Nov • Training/Sharing session at the barn (Beneficial Enzyme) P Dec • 100% labelling of the plants’ names and usages O • Second rainwater harvesting system P
2019 Plans • Collaboration with AIESEC University Malaya and Nottingham University • Electricity installed at garden • Pond completed and working • Labelling of plants • Encourage active and frequent participation from residents & volunteers
Challenges • Manpower We need more participation from residents. You can commit once a week, together collectively, that will be a significant number of hours. Mr Chan, a retired police officer, tends to the garden daily. He is over 70 years old.
Thank You • Q & A • LIKE TO PARTICIPATE BUT DON’T KNOW HOW? • Join our whatsapp group: be informed when we head to the garden or just ask if garden is open • https://www.facebook.com/groups/ttdigarden • KEE JOO YEE +6012-337-6755