Broad beans (fava beans) are nitrogen-fixing plants, which means they can take nitrogen from the air and convert it into a form that improves the soil. They do this through a natural partnership with bacteria in small nodules on their roots. This process enriches the soil and reduces the need
We visited an herb garden featuring approximately one hundred different aromatic plants. The garden was established to commemorate Türkiye’s 100th anniversary as a republic in 2023 and serves as both a cultural and educational space. During the visit, we also attended a short lecture on permaculture principles, delivered by
Both students and teachers were all ears as the agricultural engineer lectured on permaculture and the experiment initiated regarding nitrogen-fixing plants in their garden at the back of the school. Soil samples will be submitted to a laboratory for analysis.
The first day of the LTT-event, 15th of December 2025. Twelve eager students from Sweden, Spain and Romania posing on the stairs to main entrance of the hosting school.
Teaming up at the Botanical Garden, Stockholm University for inspiration.
Lecture on permaculture gardening by science teacher Sara at Södertörns friskola.
Together with colleagues from Spain Romania and Turkiye after the lecture on the use of digital media and screen addiction by professor Lisa Thorell at the Department of Clinical Neuroscience, Karolinska Institutet, Solna.
A small garden design plan showing labeled planting areas with lavender, sage, echinacea, roses, and monarda around a central evergreen. A bench and trees frame the space, creating a calm, pollinator-friendly rest area.
A small enclosed courtyard with a grassy area, paved walkway, and wooden bench. The space includes a few rose bushes, tall evergreens, and mature trees providing shade, creating a quiet and inviting outdoor corner.
Composting household waste is not recommended in an urban environment, as it can attract large numbers of mice and rats. However, near the school in Izmir, there are many stray cats that help keep these pests under control.
Question: How deep should a compost pit be? Answer: A compost pit should generally be about 60–90 cm deep. That depth is ideal because: It’s deep enough to hold a good volume of organic material and maintain warmth and moisture for decomposition. But not so deep that it
Our tree basins are made together by students and teachers. It’s a hands-on project where everyone takes part in shaping the garden.
