Nkhalango. Forest Haven

You can absolutely grow food successfully by working with nature. Overusing synthetic fertilizers and chemical pesticides not only damages soil life and harms the planet, but also poses risks to humans and other living things. This video highlights how simple, natural, and sustainable farming methods can revive ecosystems, boost biodiversity, heal degraded land, and build healthy soils, all while feeding people and helping to fight climate change. Creative Solutions for the EnvironmentValley Foundation Restoration Agriculture Development Permaculture Network Malawi

Biomimicry. How Nkhalango Forest Haven grows food by mimicking nature. The video captures the ongoing efforts in landscape transformation, biodiversity enhancement, and ecosystem restoration at Nkhalango Forest Haven in Lilongwe...

Very yummy cassava roots.Purely organic.Grown on our permaculture farm.Let us know if you would like to order some.Generous bags of Mk10,000 available.Bulk purchases are at a negotiable price.2acres full of cassava available for sale this week.

It is our pleasure to host 139 women and 9 men from Group Village Kafula for this year's International Women's Celebration, an event that highlights the invaluable contributions women make to their families, communities, and the world at large. Investments in women yield significant returns for the planet. Under the theme 'Give to Gain,' Creative Solutions for the Environment and Nkhalango Forest Haven have facilitated the formation of seven groups, with a focus on economic empowerment through sustainable practices. "Our nearly decade-long support for women's groups has been instrumental in empowering communities and addressing climate challenges. 'We are committed to supporting green initiatives in rural Lilongwe,' stated Taona Makunje Chigwenembe, Co-Founder and Executive Director. To date, Creative Solutions for the Environment has supported over 3000 community members in Balaka and Neno. Creative Solutions for the Environment Valley Foundation Restoration Agriculture Development Permaculture Network Malawi

Flowers bring so much joy and color in one’s life.Yesterday’s deliveries of fresh flowers from Nkhalango Forest Haven brought more joy in our staff and we passed on the happy spirit and joy to our dear customers.You can buy flowers or pick them up yourself at our farm.

Today we celebrated by training community members from Group Village Headman Kafula in Lilongwe on how Permaculture and Agroforestry systems promote soil health. Participants got hands-on experience with key soil health practices, including preventing erosion and storing water through swales and ponds, keeping soil covered with mulch or cover crops, using farming methods that minimise disturbance, maintaining living roots year-round by planting trees, cover crops, and integrated crops, and boosting diversity through crop rotation, intercropping, and creating tomato guilds. They also learned to grow maize, sorghum, beans, pumpkins, cowpeas, lemongrass, and fruit trees in a syntropic agroforestry system. At the end of the day, participants received nitrogen-fixing trees to plant in their fields and energise the soils. Here’s to farming methods that nurture healthy soils and healthy lives. Great job to the Creative Solutions for the Environment team for leading this training.

We were honored to host Hope Ventures and Hope Business Hub at our farm.More to come.Watch the space.

This is demonstrable regeneration. This is a powerful example of ecological stewardship in action. The work Nkhalango. Forest Haven by Creative Solutions for the Environment showcases how regenerative agriculture and permaculture principles can restore degraded landscapes and build climate resilience. CSE is guided by Permaculture ethics — care for the earth, care for people, and fair share. The farming operations were designed around keyline water management system. A strategic natural water management system that enhances soil fertility, prevents erosion, and maximizes water retention, especially vital in regions facing erratic rainfall. Nkhalango serves as a living classroom, inspiring communities and policymakers with tangible proof that restoration is possible. CSE and Nkhalango empower local farmers with training in regenerative techniques that improve yields while healing the land. Building resilience against droughts and floods through smart water and soil management. Real climate solutions require true dedication and commitment to restoration.
Permaculture Network Malawi Creative Solutions for the EnvironmentRestoration Agriculture Development Valley Foundation Taona Chigwenembe Mainsprings: The Janada L. Batchelor Foundation for Children Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) GIZ Malawi