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Environment, Agroforestry, Regeneration, Topsoil & Health. (Agroecology) Workshops in Communities.

12/05/2026

Today we received such a warm welcome from a village we had visited before for workshops, but had previously seen little engagement. This time felt different. The community had already started gathering materials needed for the trainings themselves, showing real interest, ownership, and commitment to the process.

What was especially encouraging was hearing that they do not want to wait. They asked us to return again this Thursday to continue the workshops, and they have now chosen Thursday as their regular agroecology learning day 😊
And to our suprise, they already prepared a demonstration plot for us.

This is a reminder that meaningful change takes time. Slow and steady, community by community, relationship by relationship. Sustainable agroecology is not built overnight, but when people begin taking initiative themselves, you see that something deeper is growing.

We dont give up. Keep showing up, keep sharing, keep learning together 🌱

17/04/2026

This week we reached a new village, Majiga and found a community ready to take action.

Through our resource management EARTH Workshop, we explored how everyday materials like ash, leaves, and kitchen waste can be transformed into powerful resources. What’s often seen as waste is actually the foundation for healthy soil.

We also ran a hands-on session in compost making and microbial fertiliser, using materials sourced right there in the village. Seeing crop residues turned into compost instead of being burned was a big shift and a powerful moment.

The energy and willingness to learn in Majiga was inspiring and we hope Majiga will move closer to a more sustainable future and improve their food security and nutrition through the series of workshops.

31/03/2026

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On Tuesday, we visited our demonstration plot in Pundu. This is where Thomas and Maxwell will be developing a seed bank for seed saving and distribution, helping communities protect and share local seeds.

After, we held a microbial fertiliser workshop in Ntchuka. The group responded with great interest, and we encouraged everyone to keep applying what they learned on their farms both during and after harvest. It was great to see piles of healthy compost still being made within the club.

We also revisited some of the trees we planted last year, and it was good to see them growing strong and healthy. There is a real sense of hope, with many members expecting a good harvest this season!

In Majiga, we had our very first workshop with the village, and it was a success. The community engaged well with the Seeds Of Change film and listened closely as Maxwell shared more about the workshops. It is clear they already have strong practices in place, like intercropping, and they are keen to learn more techniques that can help inprove nutrition and create stable incomes.

We also receive seedlings and seeds from a native fruit trees from the community for pur nursery at

Today, we are visiting Tiyeni in Mzuzu to learn more about their deep bed farming approach. We are excited to keep learning and sharing together.

Thank you to everyone who continues to grow with us 🌿

28/03/2026

We want to introduce our new volunteer, Thomas Ryan from Denmark 🇩🇰.
He will be joining our Earthworkshops Team for four weeks and is excited to be here.

“We find it so interesting that we are dealing with the same problems of poor soil health in countries so far from each other. But that also means that we can use the same solutions and that we can share so much knowledge! Already loving it!”
Welcome to the team, Thomas! We hope you feel at home as you learn, share, and grow together with us.

We are looking forward to establishing a seed saving and storage station at Pundu Disability centre, and at Butterfly Space with Malawi Schools Permaculture Clubs, where the community can access and share seeds for useful, rare and indigenous trees for free.

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13/03/2026

In Ntchisi District, our EARTH Workshops programme continues to grow quietly through the dedication of local leaders and students.

We would like to introduce Emmanuel, who coordinates the programme across five school clubs in the district. With patience and commitment, he has been guiding students as they learn practical skills that support both their communities and the environment.

The clubs have been making encouraging progress. Students are building fuel-efficient cookstoves that help reduce firewood use and take pressure off the surrounding forest reserves. They are also learning how to make organic fertilisers, compost, and other natural soil inputs that improve crop production without relying on expensive chemicals.

24/02/2026

Yesterday we had the honour of being hosted by Nkhata Community Radio on Chirundu FM 🎙️

We shared information about our work in agroecology and discussed the possibility of bringing step by step agroecology workshops to the air! We are excited to think about the opportunities that learning practical climate solutions directly through radio can bring, to so many.

The presenter also expressed interest in visiting some of the communities we work with to capture success stories and inspire others!

Radio is powerful. This is how we reach further, together

03/02/2026

Earth workshops were incredibly proud to be inbited to, and attend the very first tree planting in Ntchisi forest, with our partners 🌳
It was encouraging to see so many officials make the journey up the mountains to the forest for the occasion, and stand alongside the DEM, Forestry Department, local schools, youth clubs, DAPP, Mount Mulanje Concervation Trust, Ntchisi Ciffee Cooperative, Times TV, the District Council Chair, and local chiefs as we came together to speak about how precious Malawi’s indigenous forests are. Not only for the environment, but for local culture, traditions, medicine, and identity. These forests are part of what makes Malawi the rich and beautiful country it is.
After the speeches, we rolled up our sleeves and planted over 10,000 trees together.

The day ended back at the lodge with incredible traditional music from Waliko and Patrick Chimbewa, celebrating the deep connection between nature, culture, and community.

Thanks for having us

27/01/2026

Thanks to the help of volunteer Kasap/ Thrive man, we have introduced a microbial fertilizer into our workshops, made from locally available materials including sweet fruits, green leaves, dry browns, manure, and soil collected from different areas. The goal is to multiply beneficial microorganisms using natural sugars and return them to the soil to restore fertility.

We also encouraged farmers to mulch the soil when applying microbial fertilizer. Mulching protects microorganisms from direct sunlight, keeps them active, and later breaks down into organic matter that improves soil health.
We simplify science through hands-on learning, local languages, and low-cost solutions that work for everyone.

Contact Butterfly Space for this handout!

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11/01/2026

This week, Earthworkshops has been busy with our clubs, with focus on mulching, land preparation for water capture, seed saving, seed sharing, and seed multiplication. To encourage clubs to strengthen food systems, and be self reliant!

We also use our demonstration site's in communities as a living seed storage area. We are harvesting turmeric, ginger and lemongrass, which we split and share with the members.
And purchased a diverse range of local seeds from markets, and shared them across all our villages ready for this planting season :)

05/01/2026

Hello everyone. Please take care of your soil this rainy season 🌧
Mulch, dig swales, plant legumes, and introduce agroforestry and cover crops to reduce soil erosion and flooding.

As the EARTH Workshops team, we encourage good land and water management. Practices such as swales and box ridges help slow and trap running water, reducing runoff and preventing the loss of topsoil.

Topsoil is essential for crop growth. Protecting it improves harvests and reduces flooding. Mulching also keeps the soil moist and feeds microorganisms, improving soil fertility.
Everyone, mulch. Mulch! 🌱

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24/11/2025

Earthworkshops last week update

Last week, our team had a follow up visit at Ruarwe and Kwenthu, with a stop at Nyumba ya Masambiro, where we delivered 50 indigenous tree seedlings requested by Nyuma ya Masambiro. These seedlings will help protect the nearby spring, which is the main water source for the clinic, the centre, the primary school, and the surrounding community.

We also held a short civic education session on how to plant and care for the seedlings, the importance of protecting riverbanks, and how tree planting helps preserve water, reduce flooding, and restore the environment.

Planting trees around the spring brings many benefits. It strengthens the soil and reduces erosion. It also improves water retention, helping the spring flow throughout the year. The trees provide natural shade, which slows down water evaporation, and they help protect the spring from contamination by stabilizing the surrounding ecosystem.

A big thank you to for supporting communities in combating deforestation. 🌳💚

Together, we are protecting our environment and securing water for future generations.

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