A successful urban garden supplies organically grown vegetables and herbs from Mmofra Foundation’s site in Accra. In a unique arrangement with the garden’s owner, it also serves as a living classroom for our Language Club children.
Language Club children walk through the garden with EdenTree CEO Catherine Krobo-Edusei Benson, October 2011
The garden’s proprietor, Catherine Krobo-Edusei Benson, is the CEO of EdenTree Ltd and one of Accra’s most successful urban farmers. A long-time supporter of Mmofra, she’s always willing to lead tours of the garden and to teach about the importance of fresh fruits and vegetables.
A sensory experience in the urban garden
EdenTree gardener Iliasu Nuhu cultivates several varieties of greens and a wide range of herbs in soil which has been carefully remediated and organically enriched. He’s also one of the Language Club’s most consistent volunteers.
Iliasu Nuhu setting up books for a Language Club session
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