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M. K. Gupta Books

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Known for: Urban Gardening for Nutrition: Growing Food at Home for Health: A Practical Guide to Home Food Production for Better Nutrition

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Urban Gardening for Nutrition: Growing Food at Home for Health: A Practical Guide to Home Food Production for Better Nutrition

Urban Gardening for Nutrition: Growing Food at Home for Health: A Practical Guide to Home Food Production for Better Nutrition

nutrition·10 min read

This book provides practical guidance on how to grow vegetables, herbs, and fruits in urban spaces to improve personal nutrition and health. It covers soil preparation, container gardening, composting, and sustainable practices suitable for small homes and apartments.

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The Power of Home-Grown Nutrition

Before we dig deeper, it’s vital to understand *why* home-grown food holds unmatched value. Commercial vegetables are cultivated for volume and transportability, not nutrition. Their soil is often depleted, synthetic fertilizers replace natural ones, and chemicals designed to keep pests away also st...

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Finding Space: From Balconies to Rooftops

One of the greatest misconceptions is that you need vast land to grow food. The truth is that every inch of sunlight counts. In this book, I share ways to identify and evaluate your home’s potential growing spots — balconies, verandas, rooftops, and even window sills. The key is sunlight, airflow, ...

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About M. K. Gupta

M. K. Gupta is an Indian horticulturist and nutrition advocate known for his work promoting urban agriculture and sustainable food systems. He has authored several books on home gardening and organic cultivation.

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