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Welcome
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THE LAZY GRASSHOPPER FARM
Located in a quiet little corner of rural Tamil Nadu, midway between Chennai & Pondicherry
Early morning solitudeMisty mornings in January & February give us joy! | Organic vegetablesThe joy & satisfaction of growing organic vegetables, and the anticipation of cooking / pickling with these, is awesome! | Pond herons in paddy fieldsGreen paddy fields with standing water attract all kinds of birds - it's lovely to just sit & observe them! |
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Our staffWe employ women from the local communities in our production centre | The Lazy Grasshopper Farm Pantry PicklesOrganic homemade goodness. No preservatives. Only yumminess! | Planting paddyNew experiences every day. The women who plant paddy have amazing skill. It's not as easy as it looks. |
Farming organicallySpraying of Jeevamrutham, a traditional Indian method of composting organic matter and waste materials to create a nutrient-rich soil amendment. | Catch 'em young!Planting trees that will yield fruit when they are all grown up. | Climbing treesClimbing trees & skinning knees - one of the best memories of childhood |
Killing timeIn this fast paced world, it's good for the kids to experience living life slowly! | Sunset in rural Tamil NaduVast open spaces allow for gorgeous views of spectacular sunsets. | Cooking togetherCooking outdoors with firewood allows the whole family to come together and enjoy what otherwise can be a chore! |
Painted skiesEvery dusk is a different story. This one looks just like a painting. It's hard to imagine it's real. |
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