Part of the Artisan project is to plant 500 artisanal plants for the artisans in the Peninsula. Throughout my internship I have been collecting and cultivating the plants that I have been studying. Now that I have built up a good amount of species and plants, the next step will be to find places where […]
Category: Cultivation
Semillas Artesanal (Artisanal Seeds)
One of the workshops we hope to do in the future is about seeds. In many cultures around the world, seeds have been used to make jewelry like earrings, necklaces, or bracelets. Azuero Earth Project has a book on different seeds in Panama that can be used for jewelry. I have been doing a lot […]
Cultivating Pita and Junco in the Office
Throughout the Eco Artisan project, I have been gathering and cultivating different artisanal plants. The two most important plants, Junco and Pita, I have been growing since I first visited Bajo Corral. Eventually we hope to plant them in an artisanal garden or here, on the Project’s property, so that they can be easily accessed […]
Bajo Corral
Bajo Corral is a rural town stationed along the ecological corridor. First we met with the Peace Corps volunteer, Kiera, who is stationed there. Before we met with the landowners, we made queques with Esther a campo resident. They are made with miel (honey) and coco (fresh coconut). They are a good source of fiber […]