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The first step to finding out where you can
 Chapter 2: Creating your farm  grow your urban farm is to head outside on

             an adventure of discovery!


 Creating your very own urban farm is very simple! All you need is some good     That’s right! You may think that you know
 potting soil and a container. And sunlight. Lots and lots of sunlight!   the land where you live and there’s no space
             to build a food farm!


             But have you actually looked around to see

             if there is a space to build your urban farm?
             You will have to examine if the space is right
 Potting Soil  Container  Lots of Sunlight  – sunlight, wind, is the space strong enough,
             the shape of the space, accessibility.



 Where will you set it up?  So many questions, so many answers,
             no time to lose!



 Could it be on a window grill or ledge at home?  The best way to discover or investigate the
 Could it be on your school compound wall?  facts is to do it on foot, that means walking.
 Do you think you can create one on the side or terrace of a building?  Everywhere.






 on a school
 compound
 wall photo  on a terrace

 on a window   photo
 grill       Off we go!
 photo

             Before you head out, ensure you have these essential items in
             your Adventure Toolkit.



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