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Rossana Lok

A better understanding of traditional homegardens through the use of locally defined management zones


Fig.1 Ornamentals on a raise bed to avoid damage by chickens. Management zone, San Juan de Oriente, Nicaragua.


Fig.2 Nursery of ornamentals. Management zone, San Juan de Oriente, Nicaragua


Fig.3 Washing facilities. Management zone, San Juan de Oriente, Nicaragua


Foto 1 House, ornamentals and fruit trees in different zones in the homegarden, El Camalote, Honduras. Photo: Archives home garden project, CATIE.


Foto 2 A vegetable garden within the homegarden, clearly forms a different management zone, El Camalote, Honduras. Photo: Archives home garden project, CATIE.


Foto 3 Pigs and chickens form part of the homegarden, Simiriñac, Cabecar-indian Community, Costa Rica. Photo: R.Lok


Foto 4 Very many different floristic species are concentrated in the homegarden. This gives its initial ‘chaotic ’ look. Photo: R.Lok


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