You will find sustainable options that are tried and tested by me
76 acres of lush forest in the mesmerising hills of Kodai! Wait, there’s more…Within this space, a self-sustaining organic farm that provides for all the food needs and a completely self-reliant water supply system provided by many natural ponds and streams that’s supported by wells that are periodically recharged by these ponds during rains. A …
I started making soaps because I wanted chemical-free soaps for my family and reading the labels of commercial and even the-so-called herbal soaps disturbed me. Our skin is the largest organ in our body which absorbs anything you apply on it! We should definitely feel comfortable knowing what’s in the products we use EVERY SINGLE …
Gardening isn’t a human having a transactional relationship with his/her plants – “I” sow, “I” water and therefore “I” shall reap the rewards. Of course you shall, but there are so many more elements involved in that equation. When we garden, we are not just in a relationship with the plant we grow but with …
Coconut oil was the first thing we processed from our farm produce. It was a huge learning curve for us because we had never done anything like that before. And therefore avoided venturing into anything beyond growing food on our farm. It took some researching to find a good oil mill and figuring out the …
The year of chillies!!! This year has definitely been the year of chillies. Have a look at this little clip and tell me how many colours and varieties of chillies can you spot? Just looking at them gives me so much happiness. I was able to grow Purple Cayenne Peppers, Birds Eye Chillies, Kashmiri chillies …
Why Short Food Supply Chain MATTERS! A LOT!!! I talk a lot about Farm-to-table lifestyle here. But the one thing that doesn’t get talked about at all is – “How long is your supply chain?” “How long does it take for your produce to reach you from the time of harvest?” Wondering why this matters? It …
Our relationship with resources and how we use it will determine the future course of events. Being a good steward of Earth is our responsibility. We can’t take it lightly. As the saying goes, “We do not inherit the Earth from our ancestors, we borrow it from our children”. So we have a huge responsibility …
I don’t think I have shared this huge good news on my blog till now. My bad. We have an ONLINE STORE NOW!!! It’s my new brand Kalpa – Farmhouse Living! It’s a Farmhouse inspired décor and lifestyle brand. If you love things Bohemian, Vintage, rustic and with farmhouse-y vibes, then you are going to …
I hope you have been getting a lot of value from the “Pest Control Series” posts. I remember scouring the internet and books to get the information I needed and then out of the million things suggested I had to figure out which ones actually worked, by trial and error. It took me years to …
It’s getting pretty hot in here because we are talking about chillies! I posted a detailed video on how to start your chillies seeds, transplant and harvest chillies. And not just get green chillies for your daily consumption but also preserve it as chilli powder if you have excess harvest. Isn’t that amazing! What a …
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