It took me several days to meet the person who was promoting it, until we finally managed to meet. The cardigan came to me, I measured it and I said yes, of course, and I bought it.

During the purchase of this article, I talked a little bit with the previous owner of the cardigan, Denisse.

She commented on the color of the cardigan. “The color is very beautiful, I almost got it, but my daughter told me that she didn’t have clothes to match it”.

For my part, I told her that it was ideal for me, since the color was perfect for the association where I am the director, Pasac. Briefly, I shared with her our main objective, which is to build a sustainable park on one hectare in the Sanchez Taboada neighborhood, that we will have an urban orchard and plant trees.

He showed interest and asked me about the trees that would be planted. To which I told him that this detail is being defined with the help of our urban garden master, Samuel Perez. This is the result of a list of what will be planted to create a healthy and functional ecosystem for the area.

Denisse with joy and genuine warmth told me that she would be sharing with me a list of fruit trees and plants that she could donate.

My surprise was very pleasant, because just like magic, the purchase of a cardigan turned into a donation for PASAC.

It is worth mentioning that during the day Denisse sent me a list of more than 10 plants and trees that she can donate, and our urban teacher Samuel, has reviewed the list, giving the go-ahead to all of them.

So we already have a donation. As soon as the donation is made, I will be happy to share pictures.

For me, these first 11 months of being in this project have been full of magic and every day something or someone adds to PASAC.

There is a way to do it, these spaces are not only for large fields, but also for cities, they are known as urban gardens.

Have you ever heard this term? To explain a little about these, we can say that they are cultivation areas established in urban areas with a lot of population, exactly like our city of Tijuana.

We know that, in cities, both in Mexico and around the world, we often lack that touch of nature in the streets and in our daily lives.

This is something that we see as normal, with so many worries and pending things that we carry, the routine ends up absorbing us and we begin to ignore these truly important aspects.

Green should be more present in our lives, as well as a truly healthy diet, and what these gardens offer us is a solution that we can all adapt to our lives.

These gardens can be found in a variety of places, from small planters to larger areas such as parks.

In them, a wide variety of delicious and healthy plants are grown. You can have fresh vegetables, green legumes such as chickpeas or peas. Also herbs, flowers and ornamental plants, which are those plants dedicated to aesthetic use, such as rose bushes.

One of the interesting things about urban gardens is that we can create them in our own homes, adapting to the space we have available in our homes, making use of special techniques you can grow in pots, use recycled containers or even try hydroponics, a method where plants grow in water with nutrients, without soil, thus ignoring the problems that arise from the land.

There are many benefits to doing this practice, first of all, you will enjoy access to fresh and healthy food. By harvesting your own produce, you promote a more nutritious diet and reduce expenses compared to processed and transported food across the country. In fact, there is a big difference in taste and even a noticeable quality improvement when it’s your own food.

In addition to the personal benefits, we contribute to the improvement of the environment. Heat waves are a trending topic in Mexico, as densely populated cities have suffered unbearable temperatures. This phenomenon is due, in part, to the lack of green areas and deforestation.

However, with your garden, you contribute your grain of sand, believe it or not, because plants provide shade and help water evaporation through transpiration. In addition, they contribute to the absorption of carbon dioxide and the production of oxygen, improving air quality. In short, from your own home you can do a great help against city pollution.

And that’s not all, growing your own garden also gives you a special connection with nature. Watching your plants grow and harvesting your own food is really satisfying. Every little achievement and breakthrough you make feels like an indescribable joy, partly because you are ultimately creating new life.

In itself, this connection with nature has a positive effect on your emotional well-being and helps reduce the stress associated with our busy lives.

Also in education and environmental awareness, these gardens are a way to educate your own children about the life cycle of plants and the importance of agriculture itself.

In fact, there are countless other benefits. That is why there are many workshops, talks and educational activities to learn and discover everything about this way of life, which is also part of the work we will do in PASAC because we want to show people a new trade, where also right there in the park they will get a space that will allow them to put into practice what they have learned and thus obtain their own benefits, either economically through the sales of their crops or emotionally, depending on what each person is looking for.

Have you noticed the lack of these spaces? According to data from the World Health Organization, 16m² of green areas per person are recommended to ensure their wellbeing. Do you think Tijuana complies with this request? The reality is that it does not, since we only have 0.44m², which is not even 10% of the recommended amount. And this without taking into account that the population is constantly growing, but we want to change that!

We currently have one hectare of land, where we are planning what will soon, with your help, be a beautiful 10,000 square meter green space in the Sanchez Taboada neighborhood, where everyone can connect with nature and find the peace, as well as the physical and emotional well-being that we all deserve.

PASAC is made up of a group of enthusiastic people who share the same passionate goal: to bring about positive and impactful change in every individual who visits us. Our mission is clear and powerful: we seek the integral renewal of all people who come to our place, offering a space of peace and revitalization of human and spiritual values.

We firmly believe in the power of nature to transform lives, that’s why we are focused on planting green areas and teaching the important impact that respecting the environment can bring to your life, so that together we can feel more connected to the earth, to ourselves and even to our spirituality.

Our work is based on 4 areas we call pillars: cultivation, exercise, culture and meditation. Based on this, we want to implement exciting activities:

Planting green areas: We seek to make available to everyone training in agriculture to apply this knowledge in our daily lives, specifically we want to teach and implement workshops that talk about the importance of sustainability and how to get benefits from it. Making use of the planting areas in the park or teaching the importance of urban gardens to implement it in our homes, additionally, our park will have an orchard, a nursery with native plants and chicken coop for egg production and compost, ponds for irrigation, among many other areas.

Exercise will be carried out through physical activities, walking different trails around the park and using professional exercise equipment, thus promoting an active and healthy life.

We will be promoting culture through events and programs that enrich our lives, offering job training and human values.

We will have study and work spaces, where people will be able to share knowledge and experiences, and we are very excited to bring other entities that care about the environment to share their experiences.

Finally, for those seeking a deeper spiritual connection, we are excited about building our sanctuary at the top of the hill. A space for everyone to find their connection with divinity according to their beliefs, without discrimination of any kind.

If you are a person who seeks to learn more, loves cultivation, exercise and spiritual connection, then PASAC will be your ideal place. We have exciting ideas that will benefit you, your family and your living environment.

Now that you know more, are you as excited as we are? We will be constantly sharing topics of interest to you and the community in general, so we invite you to follow Pasac on its different social networks.