© The Better IndiaOn a 500 square feet terrace, Muthu grows 25 varieties of vegetables and has more than 100 grow bags.
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© The HinduAs the pandemic disrupts food supply, cities worldwide are thinking of urban farming as a solution. Access to healthy and affordable food is an age-old challenge for urban residents, especially the poor, from Mumbai to New York. The COVID-19 outbreak has further highlighted the fault lines in urban food systems.
© The Better IndiaSS 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.
Special ArrangementI started my rooftop garden exactly a year ago with almost no knowledge on what it takes to grow a vegetable plant at home. Today, I have evolved to a point where I can share my harvest with neighbours even during these times.
Special ArrangementHere are two stories, both rooted in the lockdown – one from a terrace in Jafferkhanpet and the other from a balcony in Nungambakkam – that prove home gardening is an environmental, social and civic intervention.
The HinduA final sprinkle of green garnish makes a dish complete. That said, many across the country are finding themselves hunting for such greens during the ongoing 21-day lockdown.