I remember fervently awaiting Aadi Pattam to sow my first seeds in my farm. It was the summer of 2018. I had been preparing and dreaming for it feverishly. Just thinking about it makes me nostalgic. I have documented it in detail here – Sowing & Harvesting – A Guide to Growing Your Own Food
This year started out for us with taking on some of the bigger (read nerve-wracking) projects that we had put-off for a few years due to lack of clarity on how to go about it and of course budget constraints.
This year started out for us with taking on some of the bigger (read nerve-wracking) projects that we had put-off for a few years due to lack of clarity on how to go about it and of course budget constraints.
Building an organic vegetable garden at home is one of the most fulfilling and health-conscious choices you can make. Not only does it give you access to fresh, chemical-free produce, but it also promotes sustainability and mindfulness. Whether you’re inspired by a personal wellness journey or looking to embrace a greener lifestyle, setting up your own garden is a powerful first step.
Join us at Kalpavriksha Farms near Chennai for magical, nature-based workshops and immersive outdoor learning experiences for kids and adults alike.
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
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
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
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
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,
