Glossary of terms used on this site

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Cohousing

A cohousing community is a type of intentional community composed of private homes with full kitchens, supplemented by extensive common facilities. A cohousing community is planned, owned and managed by the residents, groups of people who want more interaction with their neighbours.

companion planting

grouping plannts together in a garden so that their propertis might benefit and aid each others' life cycles.

Compost

reusing plant matter as a soil medium, the process of aging plant matter to reuse as a soil medium.

Consensus

a form of group decision making in which the process is based on shared approval of an idea or action, rather than voting. in this way decisions are made collectively.

curry

anglicisation of the Tamil word "kari" which means spice. it often includes; tumeric,cayenne,corriandor,cumin,fennel,dill,ginger,clove,nutmeg,pepper, and sometimes curry leaves.