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SKILLS DEVELOPMENT The motto of the Foundation is to change lives one SUSTAINABILITY
breath at a time and we believe that the best manner
in which to accomplish this task would be through
sustainable development.
There are three basic steps to plant your Reel
Various studies have shown that adults and children as Gardening seed strip: Reel Gardening was designed to be the simple
a whole perform better when fully nourished. Step 1: Prepare the soil solution to gardening and simple is the best word
Byrne Valley was constructed with a focus on providing a safe Turn the soil to allow for root growth and add compost to describe it.
environment that removed people away from the chaos of everyday Therefore, the Foundation has partnered with Reel or fertilizer if necessary.
life to allow them an opportunity to delve into their own Gardening to provide schools, homes and orphanages All the fuss is taken out of gardening by using
consciousness in the hope of reflection being the key to chartering a the means in which to not only grow their own crop but Step 2: Plant your strip the illustrations above to explain how to plant
also to sustain themselves in years to follow.
Make a furrow in the ground and plant your strip up to
positive way forward in achieving their goals. the white line. Pat down around your strip to secure it Reel Gardening strips, which makes gardening
Our aim is to ensure that children from all walks of life in place. accessible to everyone.
Set in the lush valley of Byrne with the majestic rolling hills amidst are provided the opportunity to grow and blossom into
the forest, the cabins are set along side a bubbling stream that their full potential by ensuring that we can assist them Step 3: Water your strip In addition you don’t need to think about how deep
Frequent watering is essential for optimum germination.
provides the perfect tranquility to engage with meaningful change. in bypassing some of life’s heaviest hurdles. Water daily until the plants germinate, from then on and at what distance apart to put the seeds into the
water every second or third day. soil as the biodegradable paper already anchors
With a dire need to allow each individual to look within themselves And there you have it, simple but effective! Just add the seeds at the correct depth and distance apart.
to channel their energy and purpose, Byrne Valley was designed water and soon you’ll be on your way to a hearty
with that focus and provides one the opportunity to utilise skills such harvest!
as guided imagery and breathing exercises to manage their stress, Download the planting revolution app from the AppStore or the Google
fears, anxiety and inadequacy. Play Store or from www.theplantingrevolution.com and start your own
planting journey today.
Each of the programs on offer has been designed and implemented The Planting Revolution Mobile App will support you throughout your
by qualified multidisciplinary teams that have extensive experience planting journey.
in wellness and well being. You will learn everything you need to know about vegetable gardening by
watching a series of short animated videos over a 4-month growing cycle.
The focus of the Byrne Valley Project is to not only create a safe The app will record exactly which sees you have planted and tailor its
environment for the children but also to assist them in developing life reminders and information to suit your specific vegetable garden
and educational skills as well as introducing them to new
opportunities.
