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Garden is not just plants. It is sum total of much more than what our eyes can see. Garden is the passion, the hardwork. It is a living and breathing entity. In fact, it is an ecosystem that one creates, looks after. Butterflies in the garden are the colorful bonus of all the hardwork. However, […]
Here is the 3rd method, enclosure composting. Pit and pile are very cost-effective methods. They need minimum efforts. But often, people feel the pit and pile do not look neat. Sometimes, when people spend something on the project, only then they take it seriously. You will have such strange interactions. It is funny how a […]
Introduction From time to time you will observe some insects in the compost. This is the stage when you would worry something has gone wrong. Then, there are our skeptical family members and neighbors who give you “I told you so” looks. They add to your concern. Family members are worried, now these insects will […]
We know dry leaves is a huge challenge. But why exactly trees shed leaves? What must be the reason? Let’s discuss why leaf-fall occurs. Trees that shed leaves for some part of the year, are called “deciduous trees”. Trees lose water through the leaves through the process known as transpiration. In summer, they need to […]
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What happens in nature Have you been to any forest area? Area where there is no human interference? Whatever leaves fall on the ground, remain there because there is nobody sweeping off those leaves. Forest floor looks something like this, isn’t it? For a landscape where humans do not reside, leaf fall is never a […]
Vision: “Not a Single Dry Leaf is Burnt in India” Problem: Around November to March is the time when deciduous trees shed leaves. A large quantity of leaf litter is generated. It is often burnt since that seems the most convenient option. Burning of dry leaves is banned in many countries. It leads to air […]
CASE STUDY 1 Millennium School in Pune, Maharashtra has developed a vegetable garden for its students using canteen waste and dry leaves. They cultivate all kinds of vegetables, fruits in this garden. An organisation nearby has a lot of leaf litter. I suggested them the model of partial compost and donation. Surplus leaf litter was […]
Do you want to manage dry leaves within your premises? Use this template to create a plan for yourself. Don’t worry, it is not as difficult as it sounds. Use these pointers below, check what is applicable to you and create the plan. For composting method, use our comparison chart. If you need any help, […]
In a moment, we will discuss 3 methods of composting and in the subsequent section, I will help you choose the right method for you. Here are a few guidelines that are common, no matter which method you choose. In the article about composting, we discussed ATM of composting, Aeration, Temperature and Moisture. Temperature is […]