Connect with our experienced practitioners for personalized guidance on sustainable agriculture, agroforestry, garden design, and environmental education through convenient online consultations.
Explore Consultation Options Book a ConsultationOur virtual consultations provide personalized guidance from experienced practitioners in sustainable agriculture, agroforestry, and environmental education. Choose the option that best fits your needs.
Get personalized guidance on designing a sustainable garden for your specific space, climate, and goals. Our experts will help you develop a comprehensive garden plan, including plant selection, layout, soil preparation, and maintenance strategies tailored to your unique conditions.
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Designed for educators and school administrators, this consultation provides expert guidance on developing and implementing successful school garden programs. Our specialists will help you navigate challenges related to garden design, curriculum integration, student engagement, and sustainable maintenance within educational settings.
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Led by agroforestry expert Jean-Pierre Mbungu, this consultation provides specialized guidance on designing and implementing agroforestry systems for your specific land, climate, and goals. Receive expert advice on tree and crop selection, spatial arrangements, establishment techniques, and management strategies for productive, resilient agroforestry systems.
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Led by ethnobotanist Aminata Diop, this consultation provides specialized guidance on cultivating medicinal plants in your specific growing conditions. Learn about plant selection, cultivation techniques, harvest methods, and basic preparation approaches for creating a productive medicinal plant garden that honors traditional knowledge while incorporating modern sustainable practices.
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Designed for community organizers and neighborhood groups, this consultation provides expert guidance on developing successful community garden initiatives. Our specialists will help you navigate challenges related to site selection, garden design, community engagement, governance structures, and sustainable management practices for thriving community spaces.
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Led by water management expert Ibrahim Touré, this consultation provides specialized guidance on developing sustainable water management solutions for your garden, farm, or community project. Receive expert advice on rainwater harvesting, irrigation efficiency, water conservation techniques, and drought resilience strategies tailored to your specific climate and needs.
Book This ConsultationOur streamlined process makes it easy to connect with expert mentors and receive personalized guidance for your specific needs.
Complete our simple consultation request form, providing details about your project, goals, and specific questions. This information helps us match you with the most appropriate expert and prepare for a productive session.
Our team will contact you within 48 hours to confirm your consultation, schedule a convenient time, and provide instructions for the virtual meeting. You'll receive a pre-consultation questionnaire and guidance on any materials to prepare or share in advance.
Connect with your expert mentor via our secure video conferencing platform at the scheduled time. During the session, you'll receive personalized guidance, have the opportunity to ask questions, share screens or images, and collaborate on solutions tailored to your specific needs.
After your consultation, you'll receive a summary of key recommendations, relevant resources, and any custom materials developed during your session. These materials will help you implement the strategies discussed and continue making progress on your project.
For complex projects or ongoing needs, we offer follow-up consultation packages and membership options that provide continued access to expert guidance. Your initial consultation includes a discussion of these options if they might benefit your specific situation.
We use a secure, user-friendly video conferencing platform designed specifically for interactive consultations. Our system allows for screen sharing, collaborative drawing, document viewing, and other features that enhance the consultation experience.
Our platform works on most devices with internet access, including computers, tablets, and smartphones. We provide simple instructions and technical support to ensure a smooth experience, even for those who aren't tech-savvy.
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Our consultants are experienced practitioners with deep knowledge in their fields and a passion for sharing their expertise to help others succeed.
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Water Management Expert & Climate Resilience Specialist
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The garden design consultation with Aminata was transformative for our project. Her ability to understand our specific climate challenges and suggest appropriate plant combinations has made our garden both beautiful and resilient. The follow-up resources she provided have been invaluable as we've implemented her recommendations, and we continue to reference the detailed notes from our session. The virtual format worked perfectly, allowing us to show her our space and discuss options in real-time.
Jean-Pierre's agroforestry consultation provided exactly the guidance we needed to transform our conventional farm into a diverse, resilient system. His deep knowledge of tree-crop interactions and establishment techniques gave us confidence to move forward with our transition plan. The visual aids and reference materials he shared during and after our session have become essential tools for our team. We've already scheduled a follow-up consultation to discuss our progress and next steps.
Grace's school garden program consultation was exactly what our teachers needed. Her practical approach to curriculum integration and student engagement strategies has helped us develop a garden program that truly enhances learning across multiple subjects. The session was interactive and tailored to our specific needs, and the resource package she provided afterward has been a tremendous help in implementing her recommendations. We're already seeing increased student enthusiasm and improved learning outcomes.
Find answers to common questions about our virtual consultation services.
To book a consultation, contact us through our website or email consultations@dilulu.org with details about your project, preferred consultation type, and any specific questions or goals. Our team will respond within 48 hours to discuss your needs, confirm availability, and provide booking information. For urgent consultations, please indicate this in your message, and we'll do our best to accommodate your timeline.
Consultation fees vary based on the type, duration, and complexity of your needs. Standard consultations range from $75-150 for individual sessions, with package discounts available for multiple sessions. We offer reduced rates for nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, and community groups, and can sometimes provide partial or full fee waivers through our donor-supported outreach fund. Detailed fee information will be provided when we discuss your specific consultation needs.
You'll need a device with internet access, a camera, and a microphone. This can be a computer, tablet, or smartphone. We recommend using a device with a larger screen if possible, especially for consultations involving design work or detailed visual elements. Our platform works with most modern web browsers, and we'll provide simple instructions before your session. If you have limited technology access, please let us know when booking, and we can discuss alternative options.
After booking, you'll receive a pre-consultation questionnaire to help focus the session on your specific needs. We recommend preparing any relevant photos, plans, or documents to share during the consultation. For garden or land-based consultations, it's helpful to have measurements of your space, information about your soil and climate, and photos showing different angles and conditions. Having your questions prepared in advance will help maximize your consultation time, though our experts are skilled at guiding the conversation to address your needs.
Our consultations are available in English and French, with some consultants also able to present in local languages including Wolof, Lingala, and Swahili. Please specify your language requirements when booking, and we'll match you with an appropriate consultant. For languages not directly supported by our team, we can sometimes arrange for interpretation services with advance notice.
Yes, we offer several options for ongoing support. These include follow-up consultation packages, membership programs with regular check-ins, and access to our online community where you can ask questions and share progress. All consultations include a brief email follow-up period where you can ask clarifying questions about the recommendations provided. During your consultation, your expert will discuss which ongoing support options might be most beneficial for your specific project and goals.
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