SOUTHERN LUZON STATE UNIVERSITY

COLLEGE OF ALLIED MEDICINE

LUCBAN, QUEZON

CARE AND SHARE: CULTIVATION AND DEVELOPMENT OF A LOCAL

PERMACULTURE GARDEN BASED IN LUCENA CITY

By:

Veronica Mae Q. Elloso

Archie C. Sacristia

Milafenilla A. Velasco

Khyra Ysabelle C. Villanueva

BSN-1A

Diana Nacorda Mercadal

NSTP-CWTS Professor
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CARE AND SHARE: CULTIVATION AND DEVELOPMENT

OF A LOCAL PERMACULTURE GARDEN BASED IN LUCENA CITY

INTRODUCTION

When the pandemic started, people opt to find new hobbies and recreational

activities other than staying on their phones, browsing social media all day. As time

went by, many chose planting as their new interest. This idea sparked the creation of a

permaculture gardening project which is ideal for anyone interested in growing their

food in a sustainable system. Instead of buying at the local supermarket, people are

encouraged to grow crops in their own premises. Permaculture principles enable people

to create a vegetable garden that relies on natural processes to promote growth,

meaning, excluding any form of chemicals such as pesticides, artificial fertilizers,

insecticides and more.

Consequently, this is expected to result in an abundance of attainable fruits and

vegetables that is cultivated by the subjects and the group members themselves. This

will cater to both hobbies and needs alike; as people enjoy planting their own crops,

they would also benefit from it as they are the ones who would harvest the different

fruits and vegetables that would be cooked and placed on their tables, ready for

consumption. We chose permaculture planting because it primarily aims to empower

the environment and resources available in the target location, these approaches are

applied in several ways worldwide. Permaculture strives to construct systems that

efficiently use resources, restore the natural environment, build soil fertility, and rebuild

water tables, using careful observation and intelligent design. Permaculture's

agroecological practices have shown increased yields and income for small-holder

farmers in underdeveloped countries while also delivering vital ecosystem services,

including enhancing biodiversity and soil fertility and lowering climate change

susceptibility. It will be cleaner as people are sure that their crops are free of any form of

chemical products that may affect their health. Moreover, this project targets to

encourage people in Brgy. Ibabang Iyam Lucena City, to help them choose better

alternatives in contrast to the increasing rate of crops that are unhealthily cultivated

which are often overpriced as well. This seeks to not only promote better food choices,

but it will also increase a person’s engagement towards the environment.

STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM

This study aims to conduct a permaculture gardening project at Brgy. Ibabang

Iyam Lucena City.

Specifically, it seeks to answer the following questions:

1. What are the significances of the development and cultivation of the Local

Permaculture Gardening Project?

of:

a. Time

b. Financial state

c. Lifestyle

OBJECTIVES

1. To produce attainable fruits and vegetables in the permaculture garden inside a

private lot in Brgy. Ibabang Iyam Lucena City.

2. Design an eco-friendly garden that encourages both wildlife and biodiversity.

3. To create positive relationships with the environment within the university.

The specific objectives that will be done and met are:

4. To promote interplay and practice environmental responsibilities as a community.

5. To teach everyone how to make their permaculture garden.

Project Leader: Khyra Ysabelle C. Villanueva (made the overall plot of the garden and

how it should look like, made arrangements with the lot and materials used as well as

help with any remaining work as needed)

Members: Archie Sacristia (in charge of landscaping the area upon following the plan

made by the leader, carries rocks and materials from place to place),

Veronica Mae Q. Elloso (in charge of organizing the timeline and schedule of

work as well as the crops that will be used; help with any remaining work as needed)

and

Milafenilla A. Velasco (will do documentation with a short description each

encounter as well as help with any remaining work as needed).

With the Help of Benefactors: The people who cooperated with the project

particularly Ms. Khimberly Cate A. Villasin (helper of the project leader) and Mrs.

Pamela C. Villanueva (owener of the lot and mother of the project leader), the neighbors

present in Lourdes Subdivision phase 3.

PROSPECTIVE PARTICIPANTS/ CLIENTELE

The primary participants of the of this project includes the members of the group,

the owners of the land, only if they are willing to participate and it is also open to those

who are willing to cooperate in the creation of this project.

The task is expected to be done, every 2 weeks during Saturday afternoons

(3pm-6pm) and Sunday mornings (6am-10am) in the time frame given. Its location will

be at a private lot of one of the member’s parents, Mrs. Pamela C. Villanueva. The

owner insisted that she would like to have her private lot as the target location of the

project.

METHOD

A. Preparatory phase

Choosing a permaculture garden as a project proposal is one of the many

ways to sustain and improve the environment from its unhealthy state.

After cleaning and plowing, the selection of soil is critical for this type of

garden because its nutrients will have a significant impact on rejuvenating the

health of the plants and the earth. Therefore, natural fertilizers will be used. The

seeds will be provided by the Office of the City Agriculture, Lucena city and all

materials are provided and available every time. The leader will guide and

monitor the team members and other contributors.

B. Implementation phase

The project will be implemented next semester, every Saturday afternoons

and Sunday mornings. There will be a face-to-face interaction, but rest assured

that standard health protocols will be applied.

owner’s permission to use the lot.

2. Listing of all the material resources and purchasing them. Once all the materials

are obtained, planting may start.

3. The start of the permaculture garden includes: planting, cleaning, monitoring,

maintaining and enhancing the beauty of the permaculture garden.

4. Harvesting and planting new seeds.

It will be monitored every 2 weeks during Saturday afternoons (1pm-5pm) and

Sunday mornings (5am-11am) to make sure that the plants are alive, healthy and

sustaining themselves properly.

C. Post-Implementation phase

i. Assessment/Evaluation

Overall, a permaculture garden is a big success in producing attainable fruits

and vegetables. It also shows development in an eco-friendly garden that

encourages both wildlife and biodiversity and gives way to positive relationships

of the students and teachers with the environment within the university.

The said project promotes interplay which aims to help everyone practice

environmental responsibilities as a community while teaching and guiding them

on making their permaculture garden.

There will be one person in the team assigned to take pictures for the

documentation. Narrative reports will be updated every week by the team

members and will be supervised by the leader and assistant. The documentation

can be in the form of an image or video.

iii. Reporting

The leader will discuss the project proposal and members will accept any

questions that are going to be asked in the meeting.

MATERIALS

- Rocks from the area

- Seed will be provided by the Office of the City Agriculture, Lucena city

a. Mustasa

b. Petchay

c. Sili (Red and green)

d. Talong

e. Kamatis

f. Okra
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h. Kalamansi/ Papaya (In the middle)

- Ropes, nails and other materials (already available)

TOTAL PROJECT COST

i. Amount of Organization Counterpart

For the project's total cost to ensure its success, the group members will need

funds in the range of Five hundred pesos or less. Upon doing researches and

computations, the identified specific needs and materials that will be used in this project,

came to a total of 300-500 pesos as the cost estimation to carry out the project, which

is the "Care and Share: Cultivation and Development of a Local Permaculture Garden

Based in Lucena City". Moreover, the group members are expected to fund the said

projects.

ii. Amount of Community Counterpart

Target beneficiaries will be contributing to the project. Overall, no expenses required.

The expected output of this project is to have a well sustained permaculture

garden that cultivates various fruits and vegetables that are free from chemicals and are

overall better for consumption. At the end of the semester, the members are expected

to harvest their crops and either consume them or give them to those people who are in

need, especially those who are residing around the neighborhood area.

REFERENCES

Tilley, N. (What Is A Permaculture Garden: The Essence Of Permaculture Gardening)

[Link]

Byrne, J. (Gardening Australia) [Link]

Finley, R. (How to Start a Permaculture Garden in 8 Steps) [Link]

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