composting

Gardener Bangaru Jhansi from Visakhapatnam grows mangoes, oranges, and jackfruit on her terrace using organic methods. Learn her step-by-step guide for pruning, potting mix, and natural fertilisers.

Make the most of the monsoon by growing your food. This guide covers everything from soil preparation to harvesting, helping you create a leafy and eco-friendly kitchen garden that supports healthy living and reduces waste.

When Dr Ruby Makhija became RWA secretary, she set out to fix one problem in her Delhi colony. 8 years later, not a single bag of waste has reached the landfill — and the numbers will surprise you.

What if weddings didn’t leave behind heaps of trash? Meet Uma Ram from Chennai, who turned her big day into a celebration of love — for each other and for the planet. From composting one tonne of waste to wearing her grandmother’s 50-year-old saree, she proves that sustainability can be woven into every moment.

The monsoon brings life to our gardens, but it can also leave compost bins waterlogged and messy. Using easy, practical tips, you can keep your compost healthy, prevent sogginess, and make the most of the rains.

From cooking to cleaning, discover how every part of the banana plant is used in Indian households — sustainably and smartly.

Learn how Bhubaneswar’s Jayanti Sahoo turned her rooftop into a blooming organic garden. Follow her 8-step guide to grow fruits and vegetables at home using sustainable and space-saving techniques perfect for urban terraces.

Afsana Parveen transformed her grief into a rooftop garden in Jhansi, nurturing over 200 plants. Inspired by her daughter’s memory, she grew fruits and vegetables, finding solace and purpose in gardening while fulfilling a shared dream of creating a vibrant sanctuary.

What seems like waste to the common eye is actually a treasure trove of nutrients for plants. These people found interesting ways to nourish their garden from their waste at home.

Composting is easy, if you know what you're doing. This guide busts myths and lists common items Indian households should not compost and how to avoid mishaps in the composting process.