The Lady Hochoy Home in Gasparillo has embarked on a hydroponic program for its students. The project is being done through a partnership with SURE Foundation, which is also supported by Paria Fuel Trading Company.
Special Education teacher Sharon Jagrop explained that they teach children with disabilities ranging from mild to profound, and their goal is to equip the students with a means of making an income and providing for themselves when they leave the institution.
Jagroop said they chose the hydroponic system if they had little or no land to do gardening.
"If you are living in a concrete junction, you can use buckets and recyclable materials to create a kitchen garden, and you can sell from it as well as feed your family," she explained.
Noting that the project is ongoing, Jagroop said they taught them how to set up the system, and they intend to teach them about fertilizers, diseases, and other academic and skill areas, including garden art.
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