The Desert Pedagogical Garden, Heenat Salma Farm

Surface: 2000 m2

Country: Qatar

Owner: Al Atiya Family, Heenat Salma Farm

Year: 2022

The Pedagogical Garden at Heenat Salma Farm in Qatar is a vital component of a larger project formulated to endure and thrive within the extreme climate conditions of the region. Spanning 55 hectares, the farm encompasses elements of hospitality, wellness, and productive sectors. The establishment of the pedagogical garden, ecological design in arid regions firmly rooted in Permaculture principles, entailed extensive exploration and observation. Soumia's deliberate design seamlessly integrates mindfulness, education, and rejuvenation. The intricately developed pathways within the garden offer diverse experiences to visitors, including a captivating mandala, innovative animal shelters utilizing Sylvopasture techniques, Botanical Art Gallery , Pergola class room and an impressive array of over 200 guilds of fruit trees specifically adapted to thrive amidst the harsh desert climate of Qatar.