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Over ripe, premium, organically and naturally grown bitter gourd.

Organically and Naturally Grown Bitter Gourd: Test Harvest

Posted on August 10, 2023August 10, 2023 by adminLeave a Comment on Organically and Naturally Grown Bitter Gourd: Test Harvest

It has been an arduous and bitter journey indeed to sweet success eventually, with this proud first test harvest of premium bitter gourds. Once this IPM-enabled vege patch of bitter gourd is proven, I can begin to scale it elsewhere at the farm.

Posted in: Planting, Upcycling
Applying crushed egg shells into mangosteen sapling

Going Circular with crushed Egg Shell as Mulch Material

Posted on May 12, 2022May 27, 2023 by adminLeave a Comment on Going Circular with crushed Egg Shell as Mulch Material

Crushed egg shells can really be effectively used as mulch apart from their more well known soil remediation and fertility purposes. Truly, circular economy in action.

Posted in: DIY, Fertility, Planting, Upcycling
I've yet to move in the table and rack for a vertical setup to optimise space. This will do for now.

Black Soldier Fly Larvarium

Posted on October 25, 2021February 8, 2022 by adminLeave a Comment on Black Soldier Fly Larvarium

Having a dedicated BSFL structure to cultivate and produce BSFL in a methodical manner is key to having a consistent and reliable supply of animal feed. It’s an expensive investment but it should pay back in the long run.

Posted in: Construction, Upcycling

Food Security: Is Your Food Really “Organic” and Sustainable?

Posted on April 13, 2021April 14, 2021 by adminLeave a Comment on Food Security: Is Your Food Really “Organic” and Sustainable?

How secured, safe, sustainable and nutritious is your food source? Has keeping your tummy filled led to jeopardising the natural environment? It shouldn’t be, if the food waste loop is closed and managed well.

Posted in: Musings, Upcycling

Kampung Black Garden Soil: Problem is the Solution

Posted on August 9, 2020August 11, 2020 by adminLeave a Comment on Kampung Black Garden Soil: Problem is the Solution

Muddy patch of road at a low point posing a problem? Scrape and scoop it up to admire, then use or sell. Problem is the solution.

Posted in: Fertility, Upcycling

Wood Chips for Mulching & Building Soil

Posted on January 27, 2020February 11, 2020 by admin2 Comments on Wood Chips for Mulching & Building Soil

Free wood chips by the local council for the taking. Great organic material candidate to improve soil structure while serving as mulch covering for plants.

Posted in: Planting, Upcycling

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A curious guy and a passionate farmer-wannabe exploring life on a 2-acre permaculture farm in Malaysia, longing for a sustainable and alternative career in hopes of surpassing the mainstream economy. My Kampung Life is a blog of his journey flirting with the rural livelihood.

My Kampung Life is a division of Sweet Rain Permaculture Sdn. Bhd. (1347494-D)

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