Organic Kitchen Gardening
Globally, nearly one-third of waste goes to waste while thousands suffer from hunger. Improper storage and transportation of perishable food are the primary causes. Sustainable eating can significantly reduce carbon footprints, as food wastage contributes to 8-10% of global greenhouse gas emissions. We can address this by composting and growing food in our own spaces like balconies, terraces, or building compounds. Join us to learn more about solving this issue. At RUR, we empower individuals and communities through education and practical guidance. By composting organic waste, we divert it from landfills and create valuable compost for plants. Growing our own food reduces waste, provides fresh produce, and minimizes our environmental impact. Let’s make a difference together, moving towards a sustainable and food-secure world.
With our support, growing your own food in cramped urban spaces becomes a therapeutic and rewarding experience. Learn to cultivate simple, seasonal herbs, vegetables, and fruits even in cozy areas.
How it works
Team of experts from RUR visit to do a site survey.
After a careful examination, a site layout plan is submitted
RUR brings necessary resources and with help of green champions, a systematic plan is set in place and saplings are planted depending on the season and your requirements
We handhold you through periodic site visits and workshops and train you to make natural pesticides, attract biodiversity such as bees and butterflies and improve produce through natural farming techniques.
Who can avail
Residential societies
Schools
Colleges
Institutions
Corporate Buildings
Impact
Its Eco friendly, affordable and sustainable
Learn to grow microgreens
Commune with nature
Grow local and seasonal herbs and vegetables
Mitigate greenhouse gases
Build biodiversity
Increase greenery in the concrete jungle
Optimize space utilization
Provide kids with an opportunity to connect with mother nature and learn the value and patience of growing food
Testimonials
I’ve always believed that nature has to be nurtured, and if students can build that skill, it can go on for life. And that is why I met Ms. Monisha Narke, who has a very strong vision of saving the environment and conserving it; after meeting her and working with her, things have really changed the school. We have brought in composting, we have brought in organic farming, we have brought in so many green activities in this school, it is so beautiful to see children, even in the lockdown period, growing small saplings and planting it in their house and sharing videos and talking about it.
RUR was recommended to us by our committee member Mr. Devang Shah. We have been very satisfied with the experience, right from giving information, giving a quotation, training our staff and children, delivering the material, and finally follow up for the year. We have absolutely no complaints about the product. I would definitely recommend RUR with a capital YES because they have been very co-operative in addressing any issues that have arisen, and are there to guide and help us at any time.
We are happy to state that after a comprehensive study of various types of equipment and processes for composting, we found the solution offered by RUR as the most suitable to our requirements and decided to go for it. We got wonderful support from knowledgeable scientific staff of RUR in residents training, process monitoring and guidance till confidence build-up. They motivated and hand held us to understand the process of composting scientifically such as by regular monitoring of pH and temperature. We got the compost analysed by Indian Institute of Soil & Water Conservation, Dehradun, showing highly satisfying results.
We have known Monisha Narke, her team and organisation from the first time they set up, building up a strong relationship of partners in awareness raising programs. Monisha is a passionate individual who by her work through RUR has demonstrated their in-house invention of science based, tried and tested, patented solution in waste management. I have personally visited at lease two sites in Mumbai where RUR has implemented their composting solutions to successfully tackle wet waste of housing societies. Monisha and her organisation are an excellent example of a successful entrepreneurship venture which efficiently addresses the critical and grave challenges of waste management sorely needed not only in Mumbai but other cities in India as well.
FAQ
Feeding your soil is key to improving the wellbeing of your crops. Mulching is a great way to maintain soil health as it mimics the natural process of increasing fertility. As the dead leaves break down they increase microbial activity and decrease water use.
There are many types of GMO, hybridized, and open-pollinated seeds. You may grow anything that excites you. But many hybrids and GMO varieties produce non-sterile seeds. Look for open-pollinated seeds at your local stores.
There is no one-size fits all approach to growing a vegetable garden. But as a thumb rule, plants need more water as they approach fruting/flowering periods. Observe their growth and behaviour to understand the needs of the plant in your location. Always use a watering can and try to water early morning or evening when the light is soft.
Pests like aphids and leaf miners are pretty common and can annoy any gardener/farmer but they play a crucial role in keeping the balance of an ecosystem. We would strongly advise against the use of chemical pesticides. The chemicals kill even the good bugs that your plants depend on for their growth, and you will be left with constantly spraying harmful chemicals
Direct sunlight of 6-8 hours is highly recommended to grow vegetables and fruits, for low sunlight exposures, certain herbs can be grown.
We recommend water proofing the old terraces before beginning the gardening. Alternatively we can use geotextile fabric to reduce chances of leakage
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