From small dream to 30 m² garden
“I have dreamed of having a small garden to grow vegetables for a long time, but I will only be able to do it in early 2024. It is both a passion and a desire for my family to use clean food, and at the same time, I want my husband, wife and children to have a place to relax after work and study,” shared Ms. Dan Vy (36 years old, living in Dak Lak ).
Ms. Vy's lush green attic garden. PHOTO: NVCC
Unlike the common rooftop gardens in urban areas, Ms. Vy's garden is designed on the converted attic from the parking lot in front of the house. A sturdy iron frame structure was built, with flooring and a separate staircase leading up to the garden of about 30 square meters. She calls it a “healing attic”, a place to grow plants, relax and enjoy the freshest things in the midst of a busy life.
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Some fruits in Ms. Vy's garden. PHOTO: NVCC
Ms. Vy said the initial cost was about 50 million VND, mostly to invest in a sturdy iron frame that can withstand the weight of the soil and gardening materials. The main items such as making the frame, flooring, pots, netting, and roof were all done by the couple themselves, although many times transporting them up was a bit difficult because the stairs were quite steep and high.
At first, she struggled with soil treatment, seed selection, fertilizer selection, etc., so the costs increased quite a bit. Later, thanks to learning from farming groups, she learned how to utilize available materials to make organic fertilizer, which is both economical and environmentally friendly.
Ripe tomatoes were harvested by Ms. Vy in her own garden.
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Fresh green apples grown and cared for by Ms. Vy
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Thanks to the garden, Vy's family can eat clean vegetables and fruits every day. PHOTO: NVCC
The composting method that Ms. Vy applies is based on easy-to-find materials such as sugarcane bagasse, ripe bananas, coffee grounds, eggshells, etc., which are composted in a perforated styrofoam box, mixed with rice bran yeast, rice husk ash, and manure. After 1-2 months, the mixture will decompose into loose, odorless organic fertilizer rich in beneficial microorganisms.
“The most important ingredient in this composting step is rice bran yeast. It helps the ingredients decompose faster, has no bad smell, and adds many beneficial microorganisms that are very good for the soil,” said Ms. Vy.
The lush green garden of an 8X woman. PHOTO: NVCC
With her experience, Ms. Vy said that when gardening, every factor is important, but soil treatment and mixing is probably the most important.
Homegrown vegetables and fruits are true love
"In an era where fake and genuine goods are mixed together, no one is sure what they are eating every day. I have realized a simple but priceless thing, which is growing clean vegetables for my family to eat is true love," said Vy. She said that growing vegetables using organic methods, without using chemical fertilizers, is not an easy path. "But in return, my family has clean meals. The vegetables and fruits that I take care of myself are a valuable reward," said Vy.
For Ms. Vy, gardening is hard work, but in return the family gets to enjoy clean vegetables and fruits. PHOTO: NVCC
The garden is not only a place to produce many clean foods such as: cantaloupe, watermelon, squash, cucumber, lettuce, chili, onion, coriander, bitter melon, apple, tomato... but also a connecting point and a place of healing for Ms. Vy's family. "Happiness is when every morning going up to the terrace, seeing lush green mustard leaves, fragrant onion bushes, tomato plants with red fruits. And the children have a place to play, help their parents grow vegetables, and harvest," she said.
This lush green garden is thanks to the hard work and perseverance of Vy and her husband. PHOTO: NVCC
In a society where food becomes a source of confusion, the vegetable beds grown by mothers and wives not only nourish the body, but also nurture confidence.
“I never thought I would become a farmer like I am now, the more I plant, the more I love it,” she said and advised: “If anyone has ever wanted to start but hasn't dared, I just want to say give it a try. You don't need a big garden, you don't need a lot of experience. Just a few small pots, a little sunlight, a little soil and daily care is enough.”
In every meal of Ms. Vy's family, there are green vegetables and home-grown fruits.
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In her journey of sowing seeds, the woman not only grows vegetables, but also nurtures hope, kindness and peace for her loved ones. "The feeling of eating a bowl of sweet soup from the vegetables I grew, or feeding my child a piece of bright red watermelon that I took care of with my own hands is truly happy," said Ms. Vy.
Source: https://thanhnien.vn/khu-vuon-30-m-xanh-muot-voi-nhieu-rau-trai-sach-cua-mot-phu-nu-xinh-dep-185250704142729122.htm
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