by Diane Laughter | Nov 4, 2021 | Art, Uncategorized
What a weird couple of years it has been for everyone, everywhere, living with the Covid pandemic. I want to be hopeful that the shutdowns have provided humanity with an opportunity to forge a new way to live and thrive. If we all got on the same team and used our...
by Diane Laughter | Jan 1, 2019 | Construction, Natural Building, Nicaragua, Permaculture, Uncategorized
ViVerde is preparing for more natural building. We are processing lumber from our fallen trees with expert chainsaw work and a new solar wood-drying kiln. Also three new thatch roofs.
by Diane Laughter | Oct 19, 2018 | Art, Construction, Nicaragua, Uncategorized
You may have heard news of civil unrest in Nicaragua and wondered what is really going on. I encourage you to get more information, if you desire, from publications online (there are always two sides as you will quickly see). I will say that in early April there...
by Diane Laughter | May 25, 2018 | Food & Recipes, Nicaragua, Nutrition, Permaculture, Uncategorized
For the past few years at ViVerde, we have been showering love on existing and newly planted fruit trees throughout our fifteen acres. It is showing! See what we have fruiting right now and find out ways you can make your fruit trees and shrubs more productive.
by Diane Laughter | May 4, 2018 | Nicaragua, Water management
We are only a week or two away from the first rains of our rainy season and we cannot wait!. In general it rains from mid-May to early December and then it is completely dry the rest of the year. You can see how dry it is right now in the photo above. Below is the...