We've spread the sh*t to the Himalayas- Bhutan to be exact.
While it's on a much smaller scale, and involving using already present horse manure, we have enlightened the members of Phajoding monastery, it's Lama and a large group of young monks to the possibilities of high altitude farming enhanced by manure as fertilizer.
Thanks to the internet, we were able to send information and links to sites about composting, fertilizer, high altitude farming etc and wire the money necessary to buy initial seeds and rudimentary tools.
Lama Namgay, has introduced regular organic gardening sessions, teaching the monks "the art of composting and an appreciation of nature"
turnips, sprouts and other assorted greens and simple vegetables need a shorter growing season and seem to be able to survive the harsher conditions.
The local government has since visited the project and, impressed with the monks' initiative, gave more equipment and seeds from the list we supplied them.
They have since expanded their vegetable garden.
We are excited to return, hopefully one day soon.
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