If your new Start here
-
Until a few months ago, I believed soil was non-negotiable when it came to growing plants. No soil? No farming. Period. Then one day, my maternal uncle sent me a reel. It showed rows of leafy greens lettuce, spinach thriving in a setup with no soil at all. Just water, pipes, and some high-tech looking… Read more
-
Every summer of my childhood had the same rhythm: long, hot afternoons and the sweet promise of ripe mangoes. Aamras after lunch, sticky fingers from peeling Alphonsos mangoes weren’t just food, they were summer itself. But this year? Something felt off. No overflowing crates in the market. No familiar aroma at home. Just silence like… Read more
-
A few weeks ago, I attended a hydroponic farming workshop about an hour from home. The setup looked like science fiction: neat rows of lettuce, no soil in sight, roots dangling in nutrient-rich water. Halfway through, I raised my hand and asked the question bugging me: “Is this considered organic?” The trainer paused, smiled awkwardly,… Read more
