Growing notes

Imagine stepping outside your kitchen, picking a handful of fresh spinach, a sprig of basil, or a perfectly ripe tomato—still warm from...

Last week in Pune, the rain didn’t stop for days. And my daughter caught a cold and cough. But instead of rushing to the pharmacy, I...

I began my first attempt at a kitchen garden in 2012, tucked inside a small flat in the UK—with no balcony, no backyard, and barely any...

The lockdown period provided us with a valuable lesson — the ability to work remotely from any location. This opened an opportunity for...

I started with a few herbs on a windowsill. Today, I grow food on my farm and help others start their own tiny edible patches—on balconies, terraces, and backyards. This guide isn’t about perfection. It’s about progress. It’s for those who’ve been overthinking, postponing, or just didn’t know where to begin. So here’s your nudge: stop scrolling, pick up a pot, and plant something. Your first harvest is closer than you think."