Permagardens take root after three dry years in coastal Kenya’s Mbuguni region

A water-smart permagarden Photo Credit: The Permagardens Foundation Food and income A family harvests okra from their permagarden Photo Credit: The Permagardens Foundation Mwanamisi Masudi, a mother of eight, said the drought affected her household after her husband left during the period of food shortages.“Vegetable surplus was sold to cover school fees, medical expenses, and other small family needs,” Atsiaya said.“I am grateful my family has plenty of vegetables, and I am selling the surplus to pay school fees,” she said.