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Most farms in Malaysia would have earth drains.  Earth drains are cheap and quick to construct and allow rain water to seep into the earth as it makes its way to the rivers. Meander the drains to give the water even more time to infiltrate.  It is one way to reduce flash floods during heavy downpours. Properly positioned earth drains will reduce erosion especially during our heavy monsoon down pours. Pandan alongside an earth drain One way to fully utilise the nature of earth drains is to plant water loving food plants along its course.  To prevent the plants from blocking...

  Patawali is a climbing vine and can be planted wherever there's free vertical spaces This is one of the most useful plants at the farm - patawali or tinospora crispa. In Vietnam it is called the "vine with a genie's intelligence".  In the Philippines, it is called, "to give life". The leaves can be used as an insect repellant At our farm, the plant has...