Jurnal Karya Nyata Pengabdian
Vol. 3 No. 1 (2026): Oktober

Utilizing Empty Land for Medicinal Plants Through Student KKN-T Assistance in Sawah Lebar Baru Village

Sri Handayani (Universitas Dehasen Bengkulu)
Rendy Hidayat (Universitas Dehasen Bengkulu)
Meiranti Okta Sari (Universitas Dehasen Bengkulu)
Depiana Wulan Dari (Universitas Dehasen Bengkulu)
Egin Sari Andira (Unknown)
Agung Martin Syahputra (Universitas Dehasen Bengkulu)
Tito Irwanto (Universitas Dehasen Bengkulu)
Liza Yulianti (Universitas Dehasen Bengkulu)



Article Info

Publish Date
31 Oct 2026

Abstract

The utilization of vacant land in RT.12 has traditionally been dominated by men; therefore, this community service initiative aims to increase the active involvement of housewives in environmental management. The project focuses on utilizing vacant land to establish productive gardens featuring family medicinal plants (TOGA) and vegetables, using repurposed waste materials as planting media. Implementation relied on the Asset-Based Community Development (ABCD) approach, utilizing teaching sessions and discussions. Educational activities covered the entire process—from land preparation, planting, and maintenance to the recycling of waste items such as used water jugs, bottles, and tires for use as planting containers. The results demonstrate an improvement in the community's understanding and skills regarding the independent creation of medicinal plant and vegetable gardens. This practice has successfully reduced inorganic plastic waste while simultaneously contributing to enhanced food security, economic well-being, and family resilience.

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Journal Info

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JKNP

Publisher

Subject

Religion Economics, Econometrics & Finance Education Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media Social Sciences

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