Union Home Minister Amit Shah on China Wholesale bird netting Manufacturers Wednesday gave a clarion call to shun single-use plastic and urged citizens to take an initiative to make this a mass movement.Highlighting the perils of single-use plastic, the BJP president said it takes nearly 400 years for it to degrade.Addressing a rally at the start of the Sankalp Yatra to mark Mahatma Gandhis 150th birth anniversary, Shah said even animals are adversely affected due to single-use plastic.Fill each container three-quarters with organic container mix. To avoid this problem, and to minimise water wastage in these dry times, it’s best to install a drip irrigation system that delivers water directly to the roots. They are also visually pleasing, and can form a focus on a balcony or small terrace. Organic gardening also isn’t just about what you don’t do; it’s about trying to foster a more holistic and natural ecosystem..A whole divine yardSrikant Kapuganti is an active member of the FB page Organic Terrace Gardening.
You can dig a small amount of compost into the container soil or use a commercially available, organic fertiliser. She runs her own interiors firm, Eclatliving.It’s best to start with the basics.There are many kinds of gardens one can plan. These should be sown directly. Seeds like methi, coriander, palak and kale can be scattered in the pot itself. If space is an issue, then a vertical garden is the best solution. If you are planting from a seed, plant the seed according to the instructions on the packet. They even send their own people for garden maintenance on contract basis, apart from guiding and handholding you through the whole process. Apart from pots, anything food-grade can be recycled into doing double duty as a plant holder, from cut PET bottles and tetrapacks, to wooden troughs, and treated grow bags. It’s a learning experience in itself, but one which ensures that your garden receives nothing but the best nutrients. Grow 2-3 onion plants in the same pot along with a tomato, so that the strong smell of the onion leaves keeps pests away from the tomato plant.
One can grow quick growing methi or coriander here. Most potting mixes have enough fertiliser in them to feed your plants for up to two months.Drainage: Every pot used for growing veggies/flowers, needs proper drainage holes.Sowing: Plants such as tomatoes, chillies, peppers and brinjals should be sown into germination trays. This was the biggest reason I have never looked back," she says with justifiable pride. There are garden companies like My Dream Garden, Poorna Organics, etc. If the problem persists, use a concoction of 20 ml neem oil + 1 litre water + 5 drops of dish washing liquid. Pots for orchids need more drainage holes. Not only does this bring green into a home, it’s pretty convenient too, with absolutely fresh herbs and greens just an arms’ length away.Old Bangalore’s reputation as a Garden City may have taken a beating in the past few years, what with rapid urbanisation and deforestation.