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VIDEO STORY: Innovative Gardening | Growing Sweet Potatoes in Tires

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Members of the Antigua and Barbuda Association of People with Disabilities demonstrated remarkable resilience and determination by harvesting over 100 pounds of sweet potatoes, a bounty that was later distributed among their community members.

In an inspiring display of ingenuity, these dedicated individuals cultivated the potatoes in upcycled tires, transforming them into flourishing gardens.

This innovative approach not only highlighted their commitment to self-sufficiency but also showcased their ability to thrive despite challenges.

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Antigua and Barbuda Association of Persons with Disabilities harvesting sweet potatoes
Antigua and Barbuda Association of Persons with Disabilities harvesting sweet potatoes (photo by ABAPD)
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Comments (7)

  • Sheesh July 8, 2025, 2:48 PM

    Always great to see stuff like that. Keep it up

  • Juju Bee July 7, 2025, 8:19 AM

    Wow. Now this is what backyard gardening can result to. This give a lot of hope to many of us out there.
    I’m concerned though that they didn’t choose to sell some to earn some much needed revenue

  • Stone July 7, 2025, 6:15 AM

    this organisation and it’s leaders have been working very hard to sustain and maintain itself despite it’s challenges and they are doing very well..they should be given help continual by all of us in what ever way possible

  • Glenville Liburd July 7, 2025, 5:29 AM

    ABAPD again leading the way in Sustainability and resilience for persons with disabilities through the strategies of Community Based Rehabilitation and its adoption of Horticulture Therapy

  • informed Citizen July 6, 2025, 9:30 PM

    it’s genius with purpose. Hats off to the ABAPD team for redefining what’s possible.

  • Krama July 6, 2025, 6:56 PM

    Very nice initiative Warner keep it up.

  • Antiguan Patriot July 6, 2025, 6:27 PM

    Congratulations to Bernard and his team at ABAPD for this fantastic food security initiative. The children looked so engaged and excited about the fruits of their labour. Keep this going.

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