Optimising Backyard Land through the Development of Community-Based Household Medicinal Plants (TOGA)
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https://doi.org/10.55047/jscs.v6i2.1249Keywords:
Backyard Land, Community Empowerment, Family Health, Family Medicinal Plants, TOGAAbstract
Backgrounds: The utilisation of backyards is one of the measures that communities can take to improve the productivity of their local environment whilst supporting family health. However, there are still backyards that are not being utilised to their full potential and are simply left empty or used for other, less productive purposes. One alternative for utilising such land is through the development of Family Medicinal Plants (TOGA).
Objectives: This community service initiative aims to optimise the use of backyards through the development of TOGA, as well as to enhance the community’s knowledge and skills in growing and utilising medicinal plants.
Methodology: The methods employed in carrying out the activities include observing and identifying land potential, raising awareness of the benefits of TOGA, land preparation, planting practices, and guidance on plant maintenance. The activities were carried out with the direct involvement of the community, with the aim of increasing participation and a sense of ownership regarding the programme’s sustainability.
Findings: The programme turned previously underused backyards into household medicinal plant gardens, using polybags, pots, and bamboo shelves built to take advantage of vertical space. Through awareness-raising and hands-on practice, residents learned the names and benefits of medicinal plants and gained skills in planting, watering, fertilising, and maintenance, and they were involved from preparation through to maintenance.
Conclusions: This programme also has the potential for sustainable development through plant care, the introduction of new TOGA species, and the utilisation of crop yields for simple herbal products.
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