About Me
I'm Sydney Wemyss, a content creator and community builder focused on sustainable living and agriculture. I share my journey and educational content through:
Garden Location
Our project is located in Pueblo Bello, Colombia, where we've already established initial garden spaces and are expanding our community impact. The property includes:
- Existing cultivated areas
- Space for the planned greenhouse
- Dedicated nursery area
- Community gathering spaces
Current Progress
We've already begun cultivating a diverse range of crops including:
- Food crops: Red & Blue Corn, Beans, Cucumber Melon, Watermelon, Bell Pepper, Squash, Pumpkin, Peas, Cucumber
- Cash crops: Coffee, Cacao, Cotton
- Medicinal plants: Aloe Vera, Tobacco
- Fruit trees: Guanabana, Lime, Papaya
We host weekly community gardening days with 5-7 regular participants, focusing on:
- Hands-on gardening experience
- Knowledge sharing
- Building community connections
Educational Component
Our project combines physical gardening with digital education:
- Regular workshops for local community
- Content creation sharing our journey
- Documentation of growing techniques
- Social media outreach to inspire others
Expansion Plans
We're developing:
- 20x20 greenhouse using natural materials
- Plant nursery for community distribution
- Training materials for sustainable maintenance
- Volunteer management system
Maintenance & Sustainability
Our maintenance strategy includes:
- Detailed logging system for tracking growth and maintenance
- Training materials for volunteers
- Regular community workdays
- Dedicated volunteer coordinators
The nursery will:
- Provide free plants to workshop participants
- Share excess produce with community members
- Create educational materials about plant care
- Foster ongoing community engagement
