Community gardening in the city. What on Earth Georgia, ep.4

How to grow your own plants in the city?

Community gardening in Tbilisi could become one of the ways of bringing more green space to the city, however, the only community garden in the whole of Georgia is Kokopelli garden located in Bagebi and run by Salome Popiashvili. “I just love to experience the variety of flavors of fruits and vegetables”, explains Salome, adding that anyone is welcome to join her community.

Community gardening in Tbilisi

Community gardening is not yet widely popular in Georgia. Kokopeli community garden in Tbilisi, was founded by two friends and it allowes people to grow their own vegetables and flowers in the city

Why is community gardening good for the environment, what are the rules of it, what is allowed and possible to grow there and what are the expenses? All this and more in the new episode of What on Earth Georgia.

Useful links:

• Community garden Facebook account
• Georgian Youth for Europe
• Circular economy description

Useful information: How to get to Kokopelli Community Garden: Bus lines 51, 334 or 34

Developing ecotourism in Georgia. What on Earth Georgia, ep. 12

In a new episode of the What on Earth Georgia podcast, we are joined by Olaf Malver an expert and consultant who talks about the benefits of developing ecotourism in Georgia

Eco-village is a model for better future. What on Earth Georgia, ep. 11

Eco-village is a model for a better future in Georgia, members of the International Eco-Community Project in Caucasus believe. Their aim is to create a self-sustainable community that leaves minimum negative impact on the environment

Reducing toxic emissions with biodiesel. What on Earth Georgia, ep. 10

In a new episode of the What on Earth Georgia environmental podcast, we will discuss how can using biodiesel reduce air pollution and which companies produce biodiesel in Georgia

Fighting for energy sector diversification. What on Earth Georgia, ep. 9

Mariam Devidze, a specialist on climate change from the environmental organization Green Alternative explains why solar panel systems need to be developed in Georgia and how the energy sector can be diversified

Pumping water with solar energy. What on Earth Georgia, ep. 8

Solar-powered water pipes could bring water to remote villages, says Mahsa Iarmohammadi who, together with her husband, runs a solar-powered pipes’ enterprise in Georgia

Are e-scooters eco-friendly?What on Earth Georgia, ep. 7

E-scooters have become a popular public transport alternative in Georgia as many perceive them as both a convenient and environmentally friendly way of moving around the city

Living in a straw bale house. What on Earth Georgia, ep. 6

In a new episode of What on Earth Georgia, David Chachanidze explains the environmental and health benefits of living in a house made out of straw bales

Safe cycling in Tbilisi. What on Earth Georgia, ep.5

The new episode of What on Earth Georgia explores the opportunities for riding a bicycle in Tbilisi and talks to Caucasus Cycling Network about the benefits of swapping car for cycling

Eating vegan in Tbilisi. What on Earth Georgia podcast, ep. 3

In the new episode of the JAMnews podcast What on Earth Georgia, German activist Marlene Böhm offers advice on how to be vegan in Tbilisi

Environmentally conscious parenthood. What On Earth Georgia podcast, ep.2:

How to be an environmentally conscious parent and make the world a better place for future generations? Environmentally conscious motherhood in the second episode of What on Earth Georgia podcast

Parki Ar Minda, waste reduction and recycling. What on Earth Georgia podcast, ep. 1

What to do once your bin is full? Is it possible to shop without using plastic bags in Georgia? JAMnews podcast, episode one: waste reduction and recycling with ‘Parki Ar Minda’