Brown Leaf is the forum for eco-friendly management of dry leaves. Mulching, composting and gardening are our focus areas. Why, then are we discusisng about butterflies? Yes, that is a…
Covid 19 disrupted our life as never before. Everything happened quickly, with no time to analyse, plan. All one had to do was, take the change in one's stride. For…
'Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed, citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.' 'Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed, citizens can change the world. Indeed,…
Does waste exist? Mostly in our mind. Yes, think about it. Waste is waste only if we think it is. In this blog, Sonali tells us about her terrace garden,…
Brown Leaf Video 2: Why exactly trees shed leaves? Trees lose water through the pores on the leaves called Stomata. Image courtesy: dreamstime.com https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e_lK_6lsoTk In summer, when trees need to…
There are so many ways of making compost. In this wonderful Guest Blog, Gaurav Shukla shares his successful experience of composting. Guess what he used as a composter? An earthen…
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…
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…
Leaf fall starts around mid-October and continues till June. In no time, dry leaves are everywhere. Every horizontal surface in sight is covered with a layer of dry leaves. Burning…
There is no waste in nature. Neither there are infinite resources in nature. Then, how the natural processes have continued for so many years, without waste and without running out…
