STRATEGIES FOR UTILIZING LIMITED LAND THROUGH VERTICAL GARDENS IN KWT GARDENS: A CASE STUDY OF KWT KM 21 GARDENS

Abstract

The implementation of vertical gardens is the main urgency in this community service activity as an innovative solution to overcome the limitations of productive land that has not been utilized optimally by the Women Farmers Group (KWT) Daun Sop Ceria at KM 21. The main problems identified are the low productivity of narrow land and the lack of added value from vegetable harvests. The implementation methods include problem identification, design and installation of bamboo-based vertical gardens, and assistance in packaging practical ready-to-cook vegetable products. The activity results show an increase in land cultivation capacity, increased knowledge and skills of KWT members in utilizing limited land, and the creation of packaged vegetable products with higher selling value. The conclusion of this activity is that vertical gardens and minimal vegetable processing are an integrated strategy effective in enhancing food security, women's economic empowerment, and optimization of limited land on a household scale.