Over the past 7 years of growing my own organic veggies, I have learned what truly works in my garden and what doesn’t. Except for the peak summer months, Chennai’s climate supports native crops almost all year round, which is a blessing compared to places where gardens lie dormant through…
To make eco-friendly Diwali gifts at home, utilize natural and reusable materials. Consider DIY clay diyas, handmade candles with natural wax, or plant grow kits for a meaningful and sustainable gift. Use fabric wraps or recycled paper for wrapping, and opt for natural rangoli colors and decorations. Detailed Ideas: Handmade…
Every household produces kitchen waste, but instead of tossing it into the bin, what if you could transform it into something useful for your home and garden? This simple shift not only reduces the amount of waste going to landfills but also gives you free, natural, and safe products you…
Home Gardening Made Easy: A Step-by-Step Guide for Beginners Home gardening isn’t just about growing plants – it’s about creating a living, breathing space that nurtures your mind, body, and the environment. Whether you have a large backyard, a balcony, or even just a sunny windowsill, you can start your…
Sustainability isn’t just a trend – it’s a commitment to living in harmony with nature. Every small change we make at home can have a lasting impact on our environment, our health, and even our wallets. One of the best ways to start is by learning hands-on skills that reduce…
I have been talking about this for sometime now and it’s finally done. It was my dream to have arbors built in my garden spaces. We had a big pergola entrance covered with bougainvillea already and ever since that, I wanted many more miniature arches and arbors at different points…
I purchased this fruit tree sapling from an organic nursery 4 years back. I had neither tasted this fruit nor heard about it but the way the shop owner was raving about this fruit, I decided to give it a try. I had my own doubts about whether this sapling…
In our earliest plans for our farm, we had this idea of an outdoor picnic area with a gazebo like finish with thatched roof. But somehow with all the other things on priority at that time, it didn’t materialize. We kind of gave up on that for the time-being and…
As the year winds down, it’s time to look ahead and plan for the upcoming year; but somehow I will not be able to do that until I look back on this wonderful and eventful year that was nothing short of a life changing one. It brought in dreams and…
My journey towards an Eco-friendly lifestyle Recently we were interviewed by “The New Indian Express” newspaper about reducing our waste and going for a zero-waste lifestyle. You can read the newspaper clipping here http://epaper.newindianexpress.com/1681006/The-New-Indian-Express-Chennai/02062018#page/24 A dear friend suggested that I write a blog post on how we are trying to…
