Organic Farming

The Roshni Gardens play an important role in community life. Students are involved in the maintanance of the gardens, as well as volunteers. It is the specific method of planting and upkeep however, that makes the gardens at Roshni so inviting.

The biodynamic method of gardening uses no chemical fertilizers or pesticides. By substituting these chemicals with compost and other natural fertilizers, the health of both the earth in which the plants grow, as well as the fruits and vegetables that they produce is increased. This sustainable way of farming ensures that a high quality array of produce is grown: rice, wheat, potatoes, carrots, chillies, okra, herbs, pumpkins, and a number of fruits make up the basic nutrition for the community.

The high quality of organic produce is grown at Roshni has also become attractive to conscious customers in the surrounding area.