Why is it a problem for us
We discussed why leaf fall occurs and why it is not a problem in natural landscape. Then, why such a big fuss about it in the cities? Why it is a…
Why trees shed leaves
Why exactly do leaves fall? Rains are over. There is a slight chill in the atmosphere. Winter is just around the corner. Soon, sweaters, scarves, blankets will come out of…
What all we can do with Coconut Leaves
Hello, Welcome to blog of the month – March 2020 This is the very first blog, a baby step towards collective intelligence, knowledge-sharing, idea collaboration platform. Every month, we will…
Growing Micro-greens
Every one of us wishes to create a green corner amidst this concrete jungle. There are a few basic elements that plants need; sunlight and water, the vital among them.…
Inspiration is all around us
After break-down of Soviet Union, Cuba, its alley, went through energy crisis. Cheap fossil fuel supply it received from Soviet Union in exchange of sugarcane, suddenly stopped. Acute energy crisis…
Let’s Build Healthy Soils, Part -1, Carbon
“Altogether world’s soils have lost up to 80 billion tons of carbon”. The soil will save us, Kristin Ohlson Exactly how much is 80 billion tons? 1 ton is almost…
My Gardening experience – Guest Blog by Ankit Dhadwal
“I saw brown leaf story on YouTube echo India and I was very happy to see what you people are doing. Today I planted one bamboo plant on the occasion…
Let’s create a garbage-free world
I know, it is quite a tall order. Here is how, “When I was a young man, I wanted to change the world. I found it was difficult to change…
Poster for your compost project
A leaf shred is a leaf saved
A leaf shred is a leaf saved.. In the last week’s Brown Leaf blog, we had guest blogger Ratna Gokhale, who shared how she made leaf shredder at home, what…
Home-made dry leaves crusher
Home-made Dry Leaves Crusher - Ratna Gokhale. A professor of Mathematics, a passionate gardener. Her background of mathematics is evident in the experiments she has done in her garden, the…