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Muthu Nagappan_Urban Garden© The Better India
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I Grew 90% of my Veggies on my Roof During Lockdown. Here’s How.

On a 500 square feet terrace, Muthu grows 25 varieties of vegetables and has more than 100 grow bags.

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November 9, 2020
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How to Make Potting Mix - The Better India© The Better India
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How to Make Potting Mix for Home Garden? Gardening Expert Shares Secrets

SS Radhakrishnan, a 72-year-old Chennai-based home gardener, has been making a soil substitute for his plants for the past 11 years. He says this potting mix is lighter compared to regular soil, and it is ideal for urban gardeners who are growing plants on their terrace or balcony.

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July 3, 2020
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