. . . consider this . . .

  • How hard do you imagine it might be to grow a harvest of brinjals, a handful of greens or a clutch of turmeric?

  • When was the last time you plucked a fruit or vegetable fresh off a plant or tree?

  • What's it like to be part of the cycle of food, from earth to kitchen (growing food) and kitchen to earth (composting food)?

Ideas to Uncover in the Course

  • Ways to grow food in small spaces

  • Growing & maintaining a kitchen garden with vegetables and greens

  • Ways to segregate and manage waste

  • Composting food & vegetable waste

About the Course Author

Swetha Dandapani is a writer, communications consultant, and urban gardener. Swetha has been gardening in her rented house for over 5 years now. She grows a variety of vegetables, herbs, greens and flowers on her terrace in Hyderabad. Having participated in several waste management initiatives, she also has a hands-on understanding of waste reduction, recycling, and composting.

The Curriculum

  • 1

    Introduction

    • Introduction to the Course

    • Introduction to Urban Homestead
  • 2

    Introduction to Urban Gardening

    • Setting your Intention

    • Pleasures of Growing your own Food

    • Introduction to Container Gardening

    • Planters & Grow Bags

    • Understanding & Maximising Space

    • Examples of other Urban Gardens

    • Introduction to Soil

    • Seeds

    • Additional Resources
  • 3

    Growing Greens

    • Introduction

    • Growing Fenugreek

    • Growing Coriander

    • Growing Microgreens

    • Growing other Greens

    • Additional Resources
  • 4

    Growing Vegetables

    • Introduction

    • Growing Tomatoes

    • Growing Brinjal

    • Additional Resources
  • 5

    Growing More

    • Introduction

    • Growing Flowers

    • Growing Herbs

    • Seed Saving

    • Additional Resources
  • 6

    Expanding your Gardening Knowledge

    • Basics of Pest Control

    • Basics of Fertilising Soil

    • General Gardening Guidelines

    • Square Foot Gardening

    • Additional Resources
  • 7

    Domestic Waste Management & Composting

    • Introduction to Domestic Waste & Composting

    • Introduction to Waste Streams

    • Introduction to Waste Segregation

    • Know your Waste! | Quiz

    • Science of Composting

    • Waste Composters for Urban Homes

    • Composting your Kitchen Waste

    • Troubleshooting your Compost Pile

    • Additional Resources
  • 8

    Conclusion

    • Conclusion

    • Closing Thoughts & Reflections