Weekend Diary: Build terrariums, grow organic food in Bengaluru, Delhi & Mumbai

Grow your own food, build a gorgeous mini garden or simply take a relaxing walk- let this weekend be all about releasing the stress before the festive days begin

Weekend Diary: Build terrariums, grow organic food in Bengaluru, Delhi & Mumbai

The weekend is tantalisingly near. While it is fine if you want to relax, in case you are looking to do something different, may we suggest some unique activities that are not only fun but also an opportunity for you to learn something new?

To check out all our fun workshops that are carried out on weekends, click here.

If you are in Bengaluru, Delhi or Mumbai and wish to browse through workshops happening on the 14th and 15th of December, read further.

1. Bengaluru: Learn hydroponics and aquaponics

bengaluru weekend workshop

Aquaponics combines conventional aquaculture with hydroponics. If you wish to grow your own food but are restrained for space, both these urban farming techniques are excellent choices.

Learn them from Mamatha Kamireddy who has been in the business for over two years now.

Click here to book your place in the two-day practical workshop now!

Workshop Date: 14 & 15 December 2019
Timings: 9 AM-5 PM
Cost: Rs 7200

2. Bengaluru: Learn how to make bio-cleaners

Floor cleaners and bathroom cleaners are full of chemicals and incredibly hazardous. Is there an alternative, though?

Well, yes. Bio-enzyme cleaners that can be made at home! If you are in Bengaluru, check out this workshop, so you need not worry about purchasing home cleaners ever!

Follow this link to book your place before the slots are full.

Workshop Date: 14 December 2019
Timings: 11 AM-1 PM
Cost: Rs 1500

3. Bengaluru: Learn to make toothpaste and never buy it again

It will probably take you more time to walk to a shop and buy a toothpaste than make one yourself.

With just three ingredients and 10 minutes, Bare Necessities will teach you how to make a toothpaste that contains none of the extra chemicals that a commercial brand adds for flavour and foam.

Fascinating, right?

Check out this cool workshop that costs just Rs 600 and book your place now!

Workshop Date: 14 December 2019
Timings: 11 AM-1 PM
Cost: Rs 600

4. Bengaluru: Walk, breathe and relax

Stressful week at work? We understand.

This guided nature walk includes meditation and activities that will enhance your physiological, mental, emotional and spiritual well-being. Click here to enrol now!

Workshop Date: 15 December 2019
Timings: 2–5 PM
Cost: Rs 1700

5. New Delhi: Learn how to grow vegetables without soil

Want to switch to organic produce, but worried about costs? With a little space in your terrace or balcony, you can set up and run a hydroponics system.

This uses about 90% less water than traditional farming and gives you fresh veggies and fruits right within your reach.

If you are in Delhi this weekend, you should check out this fantastic workshop. Follow this link to book your slot now!

Workshop Date : 15 December 2019
Timings : 11 AM-5 PM
Cost: Rs 2500

6. New Delhi: Learn about Zero Budget Natural Farming

Do you have about 40 square feet of open space to spare? What if I told you that this space is enough to grow organic vegetables for a family of three?

Yes, with zero budget natural farming, you won’t need the nutrients-exhausting chemicals or pesticides to grow vegetables. All you need is this workshop that teaches the methods of natural farming.

If you don’t have as much open space, Deepak Raghav has an impressive “basket farm” that occupies very little space and kick starts your farming journey.

Are you excited to learn about it? Click here to join the workshop in Delhi.

Workshop Date: 15th December 2019
Timings: 10am to 2pm
Cost: Rs 999

7. Mumbai: Make a terrarium & grow a garden indoors!

Terrariums are pretty, eco-friendly and make for excellent presents— so you must try making them at least once in your life.

Mumbai, this weekend, you can learn to make a terrarium at almost the same price that you can buy a good one.

Now, it’s easy to be that person in the group who has the coolest hobbies and gives the best presents.

Think no more. Follow this link to book a place in the workshop.

Workshop Date: 15 December 2019
Timings: 11 AM-3 PM to 3 PM

Cost: Rs 2500

8. Udumbanchola: Tea Tasting & Tea Making Workshop

Cannot begin your day without a cup of hot tea? This weekend, you can also learn how tea is made and help in making it!

This walk in the lush estates of Udumbanchola, Kerala will teach you everything you need to know about choosing the right tea, its manufacturing process and its benefits.

Click here to book your place.

Workshop Date: 14 December/15 December 2019
Timings: 10:30 AM to 4:30 PM

Cost: Rs 2300

9. Erode: Advanced soap making workshop

If you have ever used a bar of handmade soap, you know how difficult it is to use a bar of regular soap again.

And if you are ready to jump into this business opportunity and make handmade soaps commercially, here’s the perfect workshop to learn how to do that!

Join us in Erode and learn the techniques of making natural soaps and the basics of setting up your business.

Follow this link to enrol now!

Workshop Date: 14 December 2019
Timings: 10:30am to 5:30pm
Cost: Rs 3500


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(Edited by Gayatri Mishra)

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