Sembrando Vida: A Garden for the Family
A community and hands-on response to rising food basket prices. Join the 5 members of the Reina Saavedra Family in planting, tending, and harvesting their own organic garden in Gachantivá Centro, Boyacá.
Reina Saavedra Family
Sector Centro, Gachantivá, Boyacá (2,140 masl)
5 active members: Mother, siblings, and husband (ages 25-65) participating in soil mixing, planting, and care.
Productive space: 8 recycled containers (buckets and crates) in a patio with 5 to 6 hours of direct sunlight.
Economic impact: Estimated savings of up to $130,000 COP monthly on vegetables against food inflation.
Real Problem
Food price surges strain household budgets. A garden delivers fresh greens directly from patio to plate.
Family Teamwork (5 Members)
The 5 Reina Saavedra family members provide intergenerational wisdom, shared care rotas, and loving cooperation.
Gachantivá, Boyacá
Mountain farming community with rich agrarian tradition (potato & blackberry per ANT 2026), perfect for eco-gardens.
Project Location: Gachantivá, Boyacá
Discover the Andean geographic setting where the Familia Reina Saavedra runs their organic family garden.
Live 6-Week Garden Schedule
Explore official garden phases and verified task completion status from the project team.