DITO'S GARDEN Archives

Is it worth it (for me) to grow sweet potatoes in Mauritius?

October 11, 2025

For Mauritius as a country, yes, growing sweet potatoes is absolutely worth it as a food source. That is common sense. We want food security and crop diversity. Also, sweet potato chips are yummy. From other perspectives, there are situations where growing sweet potatoes can feel discouraging, unprofitable, or simply not make sense. It can […]

A Surprising Discovery in the Coconut Trunk at DITO’S GARDEN in Mauritius

June 9, 2025

I recently came across something fascinating while working near my worm breeder bins. Inside what used to be a solid coconut tree trunk, I found a coconut rhinoceros beetle (Oryctes rhinoceros) in its pupal stage. What truly amazed me was that the trunk had been quietly transformed into rich, beautiful compost. This transformation took time. […]

How Mauritius Homeowners Can Use Raised Bag Beds to Grow Healthier, Pesticide-Free Veggies and Earn on the Side: A Case Study

March 16, 2025

In this case study we will be looking at 2 raised bag beds models of the sizes 6m x 1.2m and 3m x 1.2m respectively and their potential cost factor for the period 2024-2025. These models can easily fit in a small garden backyard and offer a great option for the homeowner to grow their […]

Processing JIVA Coffee waste by products at DITO’S GARDEN Worm Farm Mauritius

August 29, 2024

The vermicomposting farm was begun in summer 2022 at DITO’S GARDEN in the north of Mauritius at one of the last green spots of Grand Baie (so say many visitors!). An organised site visit at DITO’S GARDEN upon reservation is possible which we sum up with a nice DITO’S KOMBUCHA drink with view on the […]

Vermicomposting in Mauritius

July 8, 2023

Making compost from Red Wiggler Worms – My personal journey Hello there reader! Are you a gardener yourself? Permaculture, organic, composting, tamagotchis 😉 are themes that interest you? Planning to plant your own veggies soon or just curious what vermicomposting is about particularly in the local context of Mauritius? It is difficult to find any […]