The Municipality of San Salvador de Jujuy, through the Inclusion and Assistance Directorate, informs all residents that from November 11 to 29 they can register for the free workshop on Intensive Family Gardens. Registrations are made at the offices of said address, located on Av. Almirante Brown corner Oscar Orias.
This workshop is aimed at the general public and will include topics such as the promotion of sustainable organic gardens, planning and benefits, basic concepts about organic fertilizer (compost and humus), correct planting methods, use of seeds, transplanting, self-collection, and pest and disease control, with emphasis on the preparation of home remedies for pest control.
In this context, the Undersecretary of Human Development, Sandra Batistella, explained that the municipality is constantly working on training on family gardens in different parts of the city. “We want the participants to learn how to grow some foods that they usually consume. We have visited many places and we see that many people are implementing this garden system with excellent results,” he highlighted.
For her part, the director of Inclusion and Assistance, Marisa García, pointed out that the workshop will be intensive and in-person, with the aim that attendees can begin to prepare their own family garden. “We hope that many neighbors join, since it is a workshop open to the public and completely free. We plan to start classes on Monday, December 2 at the Inclusion and Assistance Directorate, where all the necessary tools will be delivered so that they can then begin. your garden at home quickly,” he commented.
