Started in July 2016 as one of the four livelihood projects by the Ibasho Nepal community members, the vegetable farm has become a gathering place besides being just a place for plantation.
On 20 April 2018, the community members of Ibasho Nepal signed the lease for a larger space (10952 square feet) to continue the vegetable farming. Seasonal vegetables have been the main source of income for those involved along with pickles made from the vegetables harvested. Flowers are also grown targeting festivals.
The community also started to construct a shed on 18 May 2018 at the vegetable farm. Initially, the shed was intended to be a resting place while working at the farm however, it is now also used for meetings and discussions. On 11 July 2018, the community was handed over 10000 Yen (approximately 100USD) sent as a token of love from the elders in Ibasho Japan. The money is being used to make walls and improve the existing shed.
Overall the vegetable farm and shed embodies the Ibasho the community has created – a space they can call their own and be themselves!