Permaculture
Permaculture starts with healing the earth. Caring for the soil is the first step towards self-sufficiency.
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Sustainability is a goal so we continuously work in order to improve our methods. Currently, we use drip irrigation for most of the trees, a lot of our energy comes from the sun and we compost systematically. We also search for new ways of recycling and to minimize our use of plastic..
Animals
All sorts of animals live in and around Sanctuary Slimane. What started as an Animal Sanctuary, where rescue animals were provided with a happy and healthy life, has now organically evolved into a system in which the animals provide for the land as well.
While the two donkeys and our horse help with tasks in transportation, their manure is being processed via vermiculture producing compost and a strong liquid fertilizer. Our chickens provide us with plenty of fresh eggs and their excellent manure, high in nitrogen, potassium and phosphorus, is being used throughout the land.
The sheep and goats also greatly contribute to the composting system while the duck pond functions as an aquaponics system which is emptied every three days into the soil.
Eight beehives can be found around the property with their colonies being an intrinsic component to pollination and land fertility.
Many other creatures have found their way to our green haven. There’s a group of peacocks foraging the grounds, many various bird species such as the ibis, Eleonora's Falcons and singing birds nesting here while we are still hoping storks will migrate their way to a giant nest installation on the roof. Walking or working the fields, you might just have an encounter with one of our turtles, toads, dragonflies, grasshoppers and very busy ants.
Last but not least two cats and four dogs stroll around the property to share fun, hugs and snacks with.