Aanandaa Permaculture Farm

Aanandaa Permaculture Farm Inspiring and educating people to care for the planet and themselves through permaculture design and Farm Tours are available on specific days.
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For years, Aanandaa was known for its papayas.Last year, though, the harvest was disappointing. Over winter, many of our...
23/08/2026

For years, Aanandaa was known for its papayas.

Last year, though, the harvest was disappointing. Over winter, many of our older papaya plants had reached the end of their lives, and we simply didn't replace them in time. It was a reminder that abundance doesn't sustain itself - it needs constant renewal.

This year, we've planted a couple of hundred new papaya saplings, and they're growing beautifully. Soon, they'll once again fill the garden with lush green leaves and baskets full of sweet fruit.

One of the lessons of permaculture is that every harvest begins long before the fruit appears. It begins with planting for the future, even when the present still feels abundant.

Here's to the next generation of papayas at Aanandaa. 🌱🥭

21/08/2026

Even waste can be made beautiful and beautiful incorporated in the garden scape.

The monsoon is a season of new beginnings.Tiny bitter gourds are beginning to appear, surrounded by delicate yellow flow...
19/08/2026

The monsoon is a season of new beginnings.

Tiny bitter gourds are beginning to appear, surrounded by delicate yellow flowers and the finest curling tendrils, each one reaching out in search of something to climb. Every vine seems full of promise, quietly preparing for the harvests to come.

This is what we love most about the rains. Everywhere you look, there is fresh life unfolding - new leaves, new flowers, new fruits, and countless tiny creatures making the most of the season.

The garden doesn't just grow during the monsoon. It comes alive.

The Keekar was one of the few native trees already standing on this land when we first arrived at Aanandaa. While everyt...
17/08/2026

The Keekar was one of the few native trees already standing on this land when we first arrived at Aanandaa. While everything else around it changed, it quietly continued doing what native trees have always done - supporting life.

Its roots help enrich the soil by fixing nitrogen. Its flowers feed pollinators. Its branches offer nesting sites and shelter for birds. Its leaves become mulch, its shade cools the earth, and its presence anchors the ecosystem.

When we speak of restoring land, we often think about planting new trees. But just as important is recognising and protecting the native trees that are already there. They have been shaping these landscapes for centuries and know exactly how to belong.

Sometimes the wisest thing we can do is simply let nature keep doing what it has always done.

Some mornings, the garden gifts us moments that no camera can truly capture.A tiny Scaly-breasted Munia dancing through ...
15/08/2026

Some mornings, the garden gifts us moments that no camera can truly capture.

A tiny Scaly-breasted Munia dancing through the delicate flowers of the Bleeding Hearts vine—hopping, swaying, disappearing into the foliage, and reappearing just long enough to steal our attention.

It lasted only a few moments, but it reminded us that a garden is so much more than the plants we grow. It is a stage where countless little lives play out every single day.

These are the moments that make us fall in love with Aanandaa all over again.

13/08/2026

We have to bring beauty back into our farms.

We recently polished the old salvaged door at the entrance to our kitchen courtyard. Years of weathering have given way ...
09/08/2026

We recently polished the old salvaged door at the entrance to our kitchen courtyard. Years of weathering have given way to warm wood grain, and every old nail is gleaming once again. We keep catching ourselves stopping to admire it - sometimes from across the courtyard, sometimes from just a few inches away.

There is something deeply satisfying about giving old materials a second life. Every scratch tells a story, every imperfection adds character, and every restored piece reminds us that beauty doesn't always come from something new.

At Aanandaa, we believe that the most sustainable building material is often the one that already exists.

There are few things that make us happier than discovering a new species that has made its home at Aanandaa.This time, i...
07/08/2026

There are few things that make us happier than discovering a new species that has made its home at Aanandaa.

This time, it was the stunning Blue-banded Bee 💙🐝 Unlike honeybees, these are mostly solitary native bees and incredibly efficient pollinators. Their shimmering blue bands make them one of the most beautiful insects you'll ever encounter.

Every new bird, bee, butterfly, frog, or insect we find is a reminder that restoring land is about so much more than growing food. As the trees mature, the soil comes alive, and flowers bloom through the seasons, life slowly returns on its own.

05/08/2026

Some spots at Aanandaa are there just for memory sake.

We planted this tree near our home, dreaming of the day it would burst into bloom.That day hasn't arrived yet.But while ...
03/08/2026

We planted this tree near our home, dreaming of the day it would burst into bloom.

That day hasn't arrived yet.

But while we wait, the tree has been reminding us that flowers aren't the only reason to admire a plant. Its tender new leaves emerge in soft shades of copper, pink, and light green, gently swaying in the breeze before maturing into a rich glossy green. Even without a single flower, it has become one of the most beautiful trees in our garden.

We believe this is Saraca indica (the native Ashoka tree), one of India's most treasured native trees. When mature, it produces spectacular clusters of fragrant orange-red flowers that gradually deepen in colour, attracting bees, butterflies, and other pollinators.

Native Ashoka is more than just an ornamental tree. It provides shade, supports biodiversity, offers nectar to insects, and has been revered in Indian culture and Ayurveda for centuries. It is a wonderful choice for gardens where beauty and ecology go hand in hand.

Not every reward comes in the first season. Some trees ask us to slow down, enjoy every stage of their journey, and trust that the flowers will arrive when the time is right.

Address

Asrenwali Bunga Road, Village Bunga
Panchkula
134118

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm
Saturday 8am - 5pm
Sunday 8am - 5pm

Telephone

+916283899456

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