Natural fertilisers are needed for all plants. Why? Because Soil requires a good amount of nutrients to keep a natural cycle going. Habits like home composting, dry leaf composting add to humus content of soil which stimulates constant functioning of soil that results in healthy plants. This process naturally takes place in forests with leaf […]
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“Air is Medicine” –Lillian Russell Clean air is a fundamental right which is increasingly becoming a luxury in 21st century cities. If there is one thing keeping us happy during the lockdown, it’s the cleaner air in our homes and balconies. Air quality in urban environments is generally moderate to unhealthy, and indoor spaces don’t
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Herbal plants are a delight and must have in every garden. Known for their hardy nature, low pest issues, various health benefits and easy growing ways, medicinal plants attract biodiversity and become your guide to the plant world. We have drawn up a list of common Ayurvedic and herbal plants that you can start planting
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As we watch the world coming to a grinding halt, with offices, education, factories, gatherings, outings etc being barred all due to one virus that has literally shaken and brought the world down to its knees. This is perhaps a time to think and reflect on our own actions, everyday living, our relationships and activities
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Vegetables and greens can be sown all year around according to the Indian Calendar making our climate one of the most conducive to farming. However, it is important to keep weather and changing climate in mind especially in the summer months where temperatures reach their hottest. Interesting, some of the bigger vegetables grow the best
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“Teaching kids how to feed themselves and how to live in a community responsibly is the centre of an education.” ― Alice Waters ‘Oh look, there is a bee pollinating a flower’, said a little girl excitedly pointing to a marigold plant. The team mentioned how pollination is extremely important and explained to the fascinated
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“The glory of gardening: hands in the dirt, head in the sun, heart with nature. To nurture a garden is to feed not just the body, but the soul.”- Alfred Austin On a hot Tuesday morning in busy Bangalore a group of energetic ladies from JITO (Jain International Trade Organisation) arrive for a gardening
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Before winter stops and the temperature picks up its time to pick up a spade and do some gardening! Grab your seeds, soil and pots and plant some quick and easy growing herbs which will give you a great harvest in just a few weeks. Arugula – One of my favourites and harvests in just
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At A Green Venture we believe in taking you through a journey of where food started, how trees grew, native and non-native species, the diversity of medicinal plants and the role of small yet significant creatures like honeybees, earthworms, cows and wildlife at farms. Through day-trips, weekend workshops and camps we intend in showing you
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