Forest Gardens - Simiyu Region

Sharing the results of forest gardens helps other farmers see what’s possible.
When benefits are visible — food security, income, resilience — more people choose to join.

Farmers are the driving force behind successful Forest Gardens, transforming degraded land into productive, self-sustaining ecosystems.

By carefully selecting and nurturing trees alongside crops, they improve soil health, enhance biodiversity, and create long-term food security.

This is Betty. She joined our program in 2022 with 15 neighboring farmers. Over two years, they learned to establish regenerative Forest Gardens. Betty transformed half a hectare of land, initially home to just 17 trees, into a thriving Forest Garden with over 2,500 trees. As the

Knowledge is power, and in farming, it’s the seed to prosperity! Through comprehensive training in sustainable practices like intercropping and permagardening, farmers are regenerating their lands and reaping the benefits manifold.