After learning of its advantages, I decided to experiment with growing alfalfa on my property. I sowed the seeds at the site of my potato crop, since potato has high nitrogen requirement and alfalfa would replenish the nitrogen for the next potato crop. The sowing was planned for the rainy…

Trees are essential to our existence and also a source of wonder to us The biological idiosyncracies underlying the existence of trees is rather interesting, though lesser known to most of us. Here are some interesting tree facts - Tree Cancer Yes, trees too get cancer though it is not the…

Microgreens are a wonderful addition to your diet — easy to grow and nutritious. — What are Microgreens? Microgreens are greens or herbs which can be harvested within days before they attain full maturity. Certain seed varieties of some vegetables can be grown as micro-greens, since they germinate in a reasonably short time and offer taste and nutrition well before attaining complete growth. Why Microgreens?

Turn your fruit or vegetable waste into a valuable resource for domestic and garden use. Described here is a simple DIY process to turn waste into wealth. — What is Bioenzyme? Bioenzyme is a multipurpose product that is produced by fermentation of fruit or vegetable peels. Fermentation is a process by which anaerobic microbes decompose organic matter in absence of oxygen. Commonly, bio enzymes are used for cleaning purposes and as pesticide or fertilizer for plants. …

Avoiding synthetic chemical based products could be best for your health and the environment. — The progression of the Industrial Age has brought numerous conveniences to our daily lives. However, contamination of the environment by many synthetic chemicals with known toxic effects to humans and other life forms has been an undesirable side-effect. This post is about how to buy the right products which are…

Urban lifestyles lead to accumulation of consumer goods, most of which remain unused. Here’s how one can tackle this ‘waste’. — Little do we know what goes into the manufacturing of anything we buy from the market. Whether a pen, a bucket, a cellphone or a book, they each consume precious resources in their production — fossil fuels , petrochemicals, synthetic chemicals, water. …

Managing water at an individual level is one of the keys to building a sustainable civilization. The problems of water pollution and drought have increased at an alarming rate worldwide. — Water is one of the fundamental elements around which life revolves. However, management of water at an individual domestic or homestead level has a few intricacies not often known to people. This post will touch upon some of these aspects.

This is a kind of crash course on broad designs to counter soil erosion, a common problem whether on a large farm or a homestead. Many of these were challenges I faced at my property which is situated in mountainous terrain of the Himalayas. Erosion Control Measures Physical Barriers Physical…

Permaculture is not just about agriculture, but a way of life. It is a design system which follows the principles of nature rather than going against them and touches upon every aspect of life- health care, personal care, food production etc. It’s not just about human health but also the…