Urban Farming ShowThis show aims to promote the concept of urban farming in Mumbai, i.e. growing one’s own food organically on rooftops, window grills, balconies and open city spaces. This show has a beautiful display of plants grown in recycled items converted to containers or planters like denims, tyres, baskets, gum boots, pet bottles.It is a one stop place where people can not only buy all the kitchen gardening essentials but also where they can learn for free.All the queries regarding getting started like terrace water proofing, load bearing, permaculture design, seed sowing,transplanting and yield multiplying techniques are catered in the workshop. For the ornamental plant lovers, there are workshops on pruning, indoor-outdoor gardening, terrarium making, vertical gardening and much more. These seminars are conducted by eminent faculties coming from all over India.This show aims to integrate all the NGO's working on promoting urban farming so that people can approach and access their information easily.
For those who cannot grow due to zero availability of resources are encouraged to switch to the interesting natural and organic vegetables, groceries and food products offered by our exhibitors alongside other interesting eco-friendly products. The first Urban Farming Show was in association with a company named Home Collective on the 2nd-4th November, 2012 at Birla Kreeda Kendra and received a great response from Mumbaikars. The seminars were well attended and people loved the spread of the products and services offered. Find a few glimpses of the event as under here... |
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