- La Macadamia - More than an experience, it’s a learning that can change your lifestyle.
We will learn to grow our own food inside the La Macadamia organic garden, which is located within the city of Uruapan.
We will start with a talk about biointensitive agriculture (organic and within reach of any person) and recognize some of its benefits.
We will walk through the organic garden to learn about some of its unique sites, such as the living pharmacy (where native aromatic and medicinal species are seen), the macadamia and coffee tree path, the bamboo collection, and the collection of cacti.
We will give an explanation of the plantains and seeds that we have available and decide if we plan directly or if we put them in storage.
We will prepare for the planting work, getting familiar with the tool and the cultivation area.
After we pick what we’re going to plant, we’ll spend an hour or more in the planting work.
We will end with tasting some local snacks, accompanied by organic coffee and macadamia nuts grown in the garden.
- Use of public transportation included
- Admission to the Orchard
- Snacks provided
Beyond just an excursion, it’s an educative pursuit that can tool for lifestyle transformation.
Our learning will be centered on growing our own edibles in the organic garden at La Macadamia, nestled within Uruapan city’s boundaries.
We initiate the session with a discourse on the concept of biointensive agriculture, a reachable organic system for anyone, along with shedding light on its advantages.
We’ll embark on a guided tour of the organic garden to acquaint ourselves with its distinctive areas, such as the live pharmacy (home to indigenous aromatic and medicinal varieties), track of the macadamia and coffee trees, the collection of bamboo, and the cacti array.
A detailed overview of the various species of saplings and seeds will be provided from which we will make a choice whether to plant them right away or to store for later use.
Prepping stage for the planting includes acquainting with the essential tools and the designated farming land.
Once our choice of planting is made, we will engage in the planting activity that will last for at least an hour.
Wrapping up the day will comprise of indulging in local treats, complemented by organic coffee and home-grown macadamia nuts.
- Minimum three visitors to perform tour.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
