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Avoid chemicals as a basis for pest control, finding non-toxic organic alternatives to deter pests.

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Create a garden layout that works with nature, like companion planting, to support biodiversity.

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Recognize that sustainability is a continual journey. Learn from mistakes and successes, and evolve the practices to keep improving the garden’s ecological and community impact.

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Focus on planting native species that are well-adapted to the local climate, reducing the need for irrigation and synthetic fertilizers.

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Looking into the whakapapa of the rohe to gauge which huawhenua (veges) grow the best in this area.

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A duty roster for watering and maintaining the garden this could be certain households on certain day or even a classroom

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Having conversations about what wildlife could help such as bees chickens etc

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Reusing resources to fund the mara kai such as wine bottles for bird feeder or even seedlings taking these to the local markets

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Ensuring what is planted is going to be eaten so no wastage

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Having conversations with the community about anything spare they have reduce reuse and recycle

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Involve young people in the management and decision-making process to ensure the Mara Kai remains vibrant and sustainable for future generations.

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Set up waste segregation systems to ensure that all organic waste is composted, and non-organic waste is recycled.

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Find sustainable/recycled resources to collect rain water for watering/filtration systems.

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Everyone in the community can help look after our mārā kai, making sure it stays healthy and sustainable.

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Start a composting system to recycle organic waste into nutrient-rich soil.

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We can source recycled materials for the foundations of our Mārā kai.

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Utilising materials that are compostable in order to reduce waste.

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We can use the maramataka in order to know when is the best time to plant different crops.

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We must ensure our mārā has good soil health. Look into worm farms to help improve the health of our mārā.