Today was a soup, salad and kabab lunch kind of day.Again, it wasn’t planned. My corn had been steaming for over an hour and then pressure cooked as well yet it didn’t soften even one bit. That’s the thing I had mentioned earlier too about the heirloom corn varieties…they are
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
Sometimes people ask me…“That looks really hard.”“How do you do it?”“Growing food and running multiple businesses must be exhausting?” And I have to tell you.. It’s HARD! There are days when I am moving non-stop.But, not once do I wish I’d have it any other way; I do all these
We have tried a couple of Julia Child’s dishes after that amazing first one. There was “Pear liqueur Claufeutis” and then “Gratin Dauphinois”; (btw, learning to pronounce them is half the fun I say) I had shared these only on my stories as they didn’t quite make us fall head-over-heels
This year my farm helpers were especially persuasive about celebrating ayudha pooja at the farm. Every year we’d mostly travel to our native place and therefore never had a chance to perform pooja at the farm. But last weekend while at the farm, they broached the subject and as always
Because you guys asked, here it is… Fungus gnats are a fruit fly–sized insect pest that primarily affects indoor houseplants. Attracted to the moisture of potting soil, adult gnats lay their eggs on the soil surface. About 3 days later, the eggs hatch into larvae. Two weeks after that, adult
I hope you are enjoying reading my pest control series so far. Like most pests, the best way to control aphids is by being proactive. Healthy plants are less susceptible to infestation than weak plants. As a general rule, if you make sure your plants are healthy, you’re less likely
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
I have been thinking about writing on “Pest Control Series” to benefit my readers who want to manage pests naturally. So here I start with mealy bugs, because this one has annoyed quite a lot of gardeners. I get repeated queries on this particular critter. I can understand how distressing
This little unkempt patch stands right outside the entrance of our farm. Let’s say, it was the first things I planted even before the farm was ready. I wanted these ornamental plants to create an inviting look and to frame the black marble signage with “Kalpavriksha” inscribed in golden colour.
