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With her by my side

In our love, we had to hide

The sensual inundation of sights and

The joy in her face brightened with each step we made

Down the aisle, I looked at her cherry-red lips

Murmuring… “I love you”

The crowd made chattering sounds

A sign of praising the man in me

I stupidly smiled at them

A way of showing respect

The storm was finally over

And as I had promised

I had to crown my queen

The time had finally come

For the bell to ring

So that I could put a ring on her finger

“And you may now kiss the bride”

“Wake Up”

I almost cried when I realised it was a dream

But I had to let my pen do the crying

Everything was grand that one night,

Never thereafter and never before,

I admit it: I was left with nothing but the big birds

And their hungry cries in the dark evening

Permaculture design is a system of agricultural and social design principles that aim to create sustainable, self-sufficient, and regenerative ecosystems, inspired by patterns found in nature. The term “permaculture” combines “permanent” + “agriculture” or “culture.” It goes beyond farming—it’s a holistic approach to land use, human settlement, and ecological harmony. 🌱 Core Principles of Permaculture Design: Care for the Earth – Ensure that all life systems continue and multiply. Care for People – Enable people to access the resources they need for survival and well-being. Fair Share (Return of Surplus) – Share excess resources fairly, and limit consumption to ensure sustainability. 🌿 12 Design Principles (by David Holmgren): Observe and interact Catch and store energy (e.g., rainwater harvesting, solar panels) Obtain a yield Apply self-regulation and accept feedback Use and value renewable resources Produce no waste Design from patterns to details Integrate rather than segregate Use small and slow solutions Use and value diversity Use edges and value the marginal Creatively use and respond to change 🏡 Elements in a Permaculture Design: Zoning: Zones are designed based on how often areas are used (e.g., Zone 0 is your home; Zone 5 is untouched wild land). Water Management: Swales, ponds, and rainwater harvesting to maximize water efficiency. Soil Health: Composting, mulching, and use of cover crops to build fertile soil. Plant Guilds: Groupings of plants that support each other (e.g., the “Three Sisters”: corn, beans, squash). Polyculture: Growing multiple crops together to mimic natural ecosystems and increase resilience. Animals Integration: Chickens, ducks, or bees can be part of the system for pest control, pollination, and fertilization. ✅ Benefits of Permaculture Design: Increases biodiversity and soil health Reduces need for external inputs (fertilizers, pesticides) Saves water and energy Builds resilient local food systems Promotes community, ethics, and sustainability 🛠️ Where it’s used: Home gardens Urban rooftops and community gardens Farms and orchards Ecovillages Schools, institutions, and even disaster relief zones

I wear my father’s shirt

And the dignity,

When the dusk appears dark

Reflection over mirror forms portrayal

In the boxes of parallel illusions.

I step out myself little from the oblivion

While followed by the shadow of warmth

Myriad springs pitched by the essence of vitality

In palpable battles of bliss and prosperity.

I wear pride over my membrane

With little patting and hands over shoulders,

Accompanied by the faith

Praises over the accomplishments and support in defeat.

I wear pride in my veins and existence in my tone

A delighted double helix when I’m called by my father’s name,

Near the old lane, he fights for me every day

There are pronunciations a lot though the emotions same.

I wear pride in my inherited chromosome

With lashes of swirling blossoms in my vessel

I do possess the heart of a euphoric realm

With the aroma of dignity.

I wear pride

Holding his fingers in my fist

Walking wobbly I acquire his resilience.

He lives his childhood in me and I,

I wear pride and ornaments of bliss,

I wear dignity,

I wear his name.

Two boys, pressured by the rules of society. But when love happens, boundaries are supposed to be broken…

Dichogamy is like a natural timing system used by flowers. Instead of letting both the pollen (male part) and the stigma (female part) become active at the same time, the plant delays one part, so that pollen must come from another flower — just like inviting a guest instead of talking to yourself! This strategy reduces self-fertilization and enhances hybrid vigor in the next generation. Types of Dichogamy: Protandry The anthers (male part) mature before the stigma. 🌼 Example: Sunflower, Salvia Protogyny The stigma (female part) matures before the anthers. 🌺 Example: Fig, Avocado, Pearl millet

Tricho Compost is an advanced type of organic fertilizer, prepared by mixing Trichoderma spp., a beneficial fungus, with traditional compost (decomposed organic matter). It is environmentally friendly and highly effective for sustainable agriculture. 🔍 Main Components for Tricho Compost Preparation: Organic Materials: Cow dung, straw, crop residues, vegetable and fruit waste, etc. Trichoderma Culture: Trichoderma harzianum or Trichoderma viride Suitable Environment: Proper temperature, moisture, and aeration are required. ✅ Detailed Benefits of Tricho Compost: 1. Enhances Plant Disease Resistance: Trichoderma fungus suppresses harmful soil-borne pathogens. It works against root rot and fungal diseases like Fusarium, Rhizoctonia, and Pythium. Boosts the plant’s natural defense system (Induced Systemic Resistance). 2. Improves Soil Fertility: Trichoderma accelerates decomposition of organic matter, releasing nutrients quickly. Increases the availability of nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, etc., in the soil. Enhances humus content; makes soil crumbly and improves water-holding capacity. 3. Increases Beneficial Microorganisms: Creates a favorable environment for helpful bacteria and fungi. Maintains soil microbial diversity and balance. 4. Boosts Crop Quality and Yield: Promotes faster plant growth and strengthens the root system. Improves crop size, taste, and nutritional value. 5. Eco-Friendly and Safe: Completely free of chemicals and safe for the environment. Maintains soil biodiversity and ensures long-term soil health. 🛠️ Simple Method of Making Tricho Compost (in brief): Collect organic materials (cow dung, straw, decayed leaves, etc.). Stack them layer by layer in a moist, shaded area. Sprinkle the required amount of Trichoderma culture on each layer. Turn the pile every 15–20 days. Compost will be ready in 45–60 days. 🌱 Application Method: Apply 5–10 kg of Tricho Compost per decimal of land. Use it during seedling transplantation or mix it with the soil before planting.

Lack of Pollination→ Absence of pollinators like bees or wind movement can prevent fertilization. ✅ Self-Incompatibility→ Some plants cannot fertilize their own flowers due to genetic incompatibility (e.g., apples, pears). ✅ Immature or Juvenile Plants→ Young plants focus on vegetative growth and are not yet ready to flower or fruit. ✅ Excess Nitrogen Fertilizer→ Promotes leafy growth but suppresses flowering and fruiting. ✅ Deficiency of Essential Nutrients→ Especially phosphorus, boron, and potassium which are crucial for flower and fruit development. Environmental Stress→ Extreme temperatures, drought, frost, or waterlogging disturb reproductive processes. ✅ Improper Pruning→ Cutting flowering branches or incorrect pruning timing can reduce fruit set. ✅ Pest and Disease Attack→ Damages flowers or developing fruits, leading to drop or sterility. ✅ Hormonal Imbalance→ Lack or excess of growth hormones (like auxin, gibberellin) affects flowering. ✅ Poor Light Conditions→ Shaded plants often fail to photosynthesize enough for flowering and fruiting. ✅ Wrong Planting Time or Season→ Growing crops out of their ideal climatic window can hinder fruit production. Use of Unproductive or Sterile Varieties→ Some cultivars are naturally unfruitful without cross-pollination partners. ✅ Improper Training System→ Bad plant architecture reduces exposure to light and air circulation, affecting flowering. ✅ Overcrowding or Competition→ Too many plants in a small area leads to resource competition and reduced fruiting. ✅ Mechanical Injury or Physical Damage→ Damage during cultural operations can disrupt flowering parts or branches.

Heterostyly is a condition in flowering plants where a species produces two or more types of flowers with different lengths of stamens and styles (male and female reproductive parts).It is a special adaptation to promote cross-pollination and prevent self-fertilization. 🧬 Types of Heterostyly: Distyly – Two types of flowers: Pin flowers – Long style, short stamens Thrum flowers – Short style, long stamens📌 Example: Primula (Primrose) Tristyly – Three types of flowers: Long style, medium stamens Medium style, short stamens Short style, long stamens📌 Example: Lythrum, Oxalis 🌸 Purpose of Heterostyly: Encourages cross-pollination by making it difficult for pollen to reach the stigma of the same type. Increases genetic diversity and prevents inbreeding.

Fruitfulness is the true sign of a productive plant — it means the plant is not just surviving, but thriving. A fruitful plant blossoms with vibrant flowers, sets healthy fruits, and ensures the continuation of its species through seeds. It is the reward of proper care, the outcome of balanced nutrition, and a signal that pollination, environmental conditions, and internal physiology are working in harmony.

Unfruitfulness is like a silent enemy in the world of farming. Imagine a tree that looks lush and green — its leaves fluttering in the breeze — but season after season, it bears no fruit. This condition is called unfruitfulness. It doesn’t mean the plant is dead or diseased; rather, it means it’s not performing its ultimate purpose: reproduction. This can occur due to various factors: Genetic issues (e.g., some plants are naturally sterile) Environmental stress (drought, poor light, temperature extremes) Nutrient imbalance (especially lack of phosphorus or boron) Pollination failure (lack of pollinators or incompatible varieties) Improper pruning or hormonal imbalance

Convert P to P₂O₅: P₂O₅ = P × 2.27 = 10 × 2.27 = 22.7 kg/ha Convert K to K₂O: K₂O = K × 1.20 = 20 × 1.20 = 24 kg/ha Now, Urea = (80 ÷ 0.46) = 173.9 kg/ha TSP = (22.7 ÷ 0.46) = 49.3 kg/ha MP = (24 ÷ 0.60) = 40 kg/ha For 2 acres (2 × 0.4047 = 0.809 ha): Urea = 173.9 × 0.809 = 140.7 kg TSP = 49.3 × 0.809 = 39.9 kg MP = 40 × 0.809 = 32.4 kg