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EnlightenMINT

With applications in cuisine and in health, this all-pervasive herb is easy to grow and maintain. Learn how to take care of it and add its spice to your life.
In a world dependent on industrial farming, this urban farmer - homemaker shares how to simplify, grow local produce and become self-reliant.

Mulch needed

There are many ways in which one can protect the soil and plants we grow. Read about one such method that can be done with organic and inorganic materials alike..
Could you create an ecosystem that could grow volumes of food while helping the planet?

Fenugreek

Trigonella foenum graecum (Fenugreek) has been valuable in the culinary and medicinal world for thousands of years. Read about it here and you may find value in growing some yourself..
When a casual attempt at terrace gardening fails, this man scours social media looking for answers, finds like-minded people and inspires the community to grow with him.
Worms provide a sustainable alternative to landfills for kitchen and garden waste and help in improving soil health.

Chamomile

Chamomile is one of the most popular edible - wild medicinal plants with countless proven and unproven benefits. Its leaves and flowers can be consumed either as an herbal tea or mixed into a salad. Find out more, here..
Bonton - one of the oldest African American communities in Dallas - that once faced racial inequities in education, health and employment, turns to a new chapter redefining the lives of its community members.
Rapid urbanization towards the end of the 20th century drastically reduced agricultural land in Singapore resulting in a heavy reliance on imports for its food needs. Read about how the government and its people turn adversities into opportunities.