Tag: self sufficient
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Big and Small
Recently I have had the honor of being in a chat group with roughly 100 people, (mostly young, fresh out of college but some closer to retirement age), that have seen fit to uproot their lives and spend 2 years going to simply serve others. This is hope in action. And I couldn’t be more…
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It’s All About the Chickens
Chickens have been called the gateway drug. A quick search online will show you it’s a popular opinion. There is even a song on Spotify by Benny Lee called, “Chicken’s are the gateway drug to farming.” Those cute baby fluff balls, those delicious orange yolked eggs and, of course, Sunday dinner from your yard –…
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Welcome to Jacaranda Gardens!
In April 2024, Mahala Love welcomed our newest supported site in KwaMhlanga, South Africa. We welcome Jacaranda Gardens. Jacaranda Gardens is owned by our Regional South Africa leader, Stephen N. and his wife, Brenda. We have been working with Stephen for the past 7 months as a leader in the area and are now proud…
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Would You “Bawk” at Chicken-ponics?
Most of us have heard of hydroponics, and many of us have heard of aquaponics, but have you ever heard of chicken-ponics? Hydroponics is the growing of plants with a water-based, nutrient-infused solution, bypassing the need for soil. There are several methods including roots dangling in the nutrient solution from floating pots to hydroton pellets…
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Great Things – Big and Small
Great things are done by a series of small things brought together” Vincent van Gogh A series of small things, now that is something I can relate to. On some days, I can dream of great things and large impacts with grand gestures. On other days, I can not. On those “other days,” I try and find a…
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Why Choose Love?
We chose the name Mahala because it is indigenous to so many languages and always has the meaning of community or free or freedom. And then we chose love… Choosing love is more difficult than it seems at first look. The act of choosing to love is something that permeates every thought, action, and breath…
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Process and Progress
A week or so ago, Mahala Love applied for the Slow Food Negroni Week Fund grant. I will start by saying I love writing grants!. I love the freedom to let my mind wander through all the ideas Mahala Love and our partners discuss, the plans that have been created and then attempt to pare…
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South Africa -Spring 2023
The beginning of 2023 has brought many adventures – Getting married being one of them! I am so happy to introduce Sam to the picture here at Mahala Love, not to mention to my life all around! He is funny, organized, and loves to do projects. He is a great asset to ML! We had…
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Be Kind, Grow Things
It’s been pointed out lately that I tend to be, “reductive.” I think that’s code for terse, curt, short or any number of other words meaning not only – “to the point,” but most likely, “ too to the point.” Perhaps it is true. I do like a good basic noun-verb combination to start a…