A Beginner’s Guide to Making Compost at Home
Have you ever felt guilty tossing vegetable peels into the trash? What if I told you those scraps could transform your garden into a thriving paradise? Compost isn't just for…
Mangrove Coastal Protection: Guarding konkan Against Greed
What is Mangrove Coastal Protection? Last year, I stood on a farm where the red laterite soil meets the salty water of the creek. I was walking the edge of…
Can Gardening for Mental Health Replace Therapy?
Why Gardening for Mental Health Is the Ultimate Wellness Activity Gardening for mental health is real medicine. And it heals your mind and body.Here's the proof. Just 30 minutes in…
No-Nonsense Guide to a High-Yield Organic Kitchen Garden
You don’t need a farm to eat like a farmer; all you need to know is how to manage an organic kitchen garden in a small space. In 2026, we…
Why Desi Eggs Are the Gold Standard for Health and Nutrition
At Organic Kokan, our kitchen is an extension of our farm. We believe that to enjoy healthy food truly, you must start with a healthy environment. We eat what we…
5 Easy DIY Holiday Gifts You Can Make From Your Balcony Plants
The festive season is here. I used to rush through crowded malls, looking for just the right thing. Now, my favourite gifts to give are living, breathing pieces of my…
Natural Pest Control for Your Eco-Friendly Garden
Ever been admiring your beautiful plants when you spot tiny green bugs or white fluff on a leaf? Pests. My first reaction used to be panic and reaching for chemical…
Ultimate Guide to Potting Mix for Container Gardens
I can still recall my initial effort at creating a balcony garden. It felt extremely enthusiastic. I took a pot, went down, and filled it with dirt from the area…
Beginner’s Guide to Propagating Plants at Home
Remember that Ixora you planted for the sunbirds, or the bright Coleus on your balcony? What if you could grow more plants like those for free? I used to spend…
Guide to Creating a Pollinator-Friendly Garden in India
For the longest time, my balcony was just, there. A concrete slab for drying clothes and storing things I didn’t have space for inside. I had a few sad-looking plants,…