Aanandaa Farms: How we converted degraded land into a beautiful food forest using permaculture

[@stefanwahlqvist7605]

I cried of joy when I watched this. It is you, me and others like this couple which are going to create a new healthy planet and well-being for all. Definitely not our politicians or the big corporations. It shows that environment and climate are an individual matter, and how powerful one human being is. Do not look to others, you have all of the universe creative power within yourself and on your fingertips. Use it now for the benefit of all and for Gaia!

[@farmaanandaa]

Couldn't agree more Stefan. I believe this is a personal choice and a moral responsibility - each of us has to choose the path we must pursue. Do check out the details of our work and philosophy on www.aanandaa.com

[@sagarberi1]

Yes individual matters... 😍 I too felt overwhelmed after seeing this. N wish to visit as it's near me...

[@gondolin12]

Stefan Wahlqvist exactly Stefan. we can only rely on ourselves.

[@sundeepgumidelly7793]

I cried too... 😄

[@Hero-No-1]

My heart feel happyness when I see this type greeness

[@DilipKumar-sz4mw]

No better site in the world than seeing a barren land getting converted in to a forest. Felt very happy to see the greenery.

[@farmaanandaa]

Much appreciated! See more pictures at www.aanandaa.com, instagram.com/farmaanandaa and facebook.com/farmaanandaa!

[@OrdinaryLatvian]

Sight, not site. :)

[@gabrielyetnikoff5701]

couldn't agree more

[@dilipdevraj9647]

true

[@vandanamalik1343]

I have 25 acres of land inherited and this is what I want to do. Watching as many video as possible and subhash Sharma and this one is my favorite so far

[@anonymous3658]

There is also one video by prakriti Vidya peeth channel.You might want to check it out😊

[@vandanasharma3562]

Hi, do share Subhash Sharma video ❤️ too. Thank you.

[@Hashishin13]

Water capture+slowing flow and ground cover seem to be the most important things for improving soil from what I've seen. Good luck.

[@ayushagarwal9193]

I literally cannot believe that I visited this wonderful place yesterday. It's beautiful, it's blissful. The entire ecosystem is there to soothe you. This is the best place I've ever been to. ❤️

[@farmaanandaa]

Thank you!

[@savageakash3970]

Address??

[@ephraimk-rx6dq]

did u find ? @@savageakash3970

[@desiTravelerOfficial]

Such a beautiful transformation of barren land to a Food Forest.. .....clearly a labor of love........

[@farmaanandaa]

Very true! It's been hard work, but all worth it. Read more about us at www.aanandaa.com!

[@manojmallick7595]

Youll should start small training center for people who want to do permaculture, really inspiring way to live life with nature. Organic living.

[@farmaanandaa]

We do take visits if you are interested. You can email us at [e-mail] or visit www.aanandaa.com/contactus

[@Invest-banker]

This land was waiting to be reborn for this couple... Love from Bangalore

[@farmaanandaa]

Thank you!

[@srinidhi7140]

From Bengaluru ✋

[@ankush0785]

I'm from TUMKUR , KARNATAKA

[@lajwantishahani1225]

I've been growing food in my backyard (tiny in comparison to this) for the past five years and the pleasure of working with mother nature is immense. Particularly when you see butterflies and birds make your land their home. In my small space I have managed to create the food forest ecosystem that serves the birds, bees, butterflies, my dogs, and lastly me :)

[@farmaanandaa]

That 's great! Keep up the good work :) To learn more about permaculture you can read our blogs at www.aanandaa.com/blog

[@kittimcconnell2633]

Wonderful, Lajwanti! That is beautiful to read, I am so glad you are using your small parcel of land in such a way.

[@rupommaddyron...7107]

You are doing great... Keep it up Lajwanti... God is always in your side... Coz you choose Nature... Our Mother... :)

[@chantaltulliez8066]

Congratulations very good effort...you must be immensely proud and satisfied that you have created a little bit of heaven on Earth....greetings from Australia

[@farmaanandaa]

Thank you! Yes, its been a very rewarding journey for us.

[@farmaanandaa]

If you'd like to know more about our journey, do check out www.aanandaa.com!

[@svetlanikolova7673]

@@farmaanandaa Greetings! well done Watching from Bulgaria( East Europe)

[@livingbig]

This is such a great video. Congratulations on an amazing project. ❤

[@D2E]

thank you Bryce, we are a big fan of your channel too. love every video you have made so far. quite an inspiration.

[@farmaanandaa]

Thank you for watching! We're glad you enjoyed

[@farmaanandaa]

And Bryce, if you are looking to build a tiny house in India, you know you have a place here!

[@DustyC75080]

Bryce - just making sure you saw this, lol.

[@kamalanayar423]

Excellent

[@AvinashRudraraju]

This rised my dopamine to a level that it hasn't reached before 😍😍 I have already started my journey to fulfill this dream, now ur video acts as a catalyst 😊

[@ferrarijinsen]

Hey bro.. So what have you started doing initially? Just curious.. As i am also on the same path.. Found land.. Now slowly moving ahead

[@farmaanandaa]

If you would like to know how our journey started, read our blogs at www.aanandaa.com/blog

[@AvinashRudraraju]

@@ferrarijinsen got some land and reshaping the terrain based on nature's feedback bro... Trying to bring back native species..

[@farmaanandaa]

@@AvinashRudraraju Sounds lovely! Keep going

[@asmitachatterjee5146]

I know right?! Same with me! No wonder their farm is named Aanandaa 🥰😇😇

[@sabrinawanderer7560]

Down to earth - you have captivated my heart and my soul with all your educational videos. Because of this, i think i'm going to watch all your videos and still can't get enough of it. Much love from Philippines. I love India..😍😍😍😍

[@suthan2003]

Maraming salamat po....hello from India

[@harshavardhan4724]

A house in the midst of this beautiful project is what all I need. This is how we can grow food by not depleting the natural resources..kudos to the couple.. my dream project..

[@honestlynate7922]

We have seven acres that we are using our goats and pigs to work in order for us to grow a food for us we have cleared approximately 1 acre and have amassed almost 30 trees of varying fruits and many garden beds I'd say about 6 and we are about to put in a truck patch. I love seeing people put this out there so that I can get ideas and see what's working for them. My unique situation perched on top of the hill

[@edmund6392]

I had a smile on my face the entire time watching this. Ladies and gentlemen... this is true living.

[@blindjohn2969]

Need more people like them in this world. This is what everyone needs to aim for as a goal.

[@sidarsurer692]

You can join in this world than we have one more person 😄

[@MrKlipche]

the planet is not even close to being big enough to give every couple 12 acres of land. On top of that 12 acres of land that gets as much rainfall as they get. This is cool but lets not act like this is even slightly viable on a global scale. These are rich people getting to do rich people things.

[@hfortenberry]

This video was magnificent! I was crying a little with tears of joy watching the wonderful work you have done. You are a beautiful soul and an amazing woman. I like your dog too! Thank you for sharing this with us all. I have dreamed of creating a food forest myself but not sure I could ever afford the land but it makes my heart sing to see other people doing it. And there is something beautiful about your spirit and your voice and beautiful smile. Good luck with everything and thank you! (from a woman in Galveston Texas, USA).

[@farmaanandaa]

Thank you for your kind words! It makes us feel like we are doing something bigger than just for ourselves when we read messages like these! If you ever happen to be in North India do drop us an email and come visit us - we would be more than glad to show you around! Until then, you can follow our journey on FB and IG (@farmaanandaa), subscribe to our KZbin Channel (Aanandaa Permaculture Farm) and visit our website (www.aanandaa.com) - where you can join our mailing list! IG: instagram.com/farmaanandaa FB: facebook.com/farmaanandaa WEBSITE: www.aanandaa.com

[@dejgmh1]

Respect from slovenia ❤❤❤

[@tenzinbhai9709]

Dear Manishaji and Agamji, Permaculture farming is my dream, one day I’ll do that. You guys are doing a great job. This is more than worshiping any religion or god. You guys are living wonderful life. I wish everyone has passion for contributing something for mother planet and the living being who share this beautiful planet with us. God bless you both, may you both live longer and serve our fragile environment. Our planet desperately need people like you. Keep it up.👍👍🙏🙏😍😍

[@farmaanandaa]

Thank you so much!

[@andykumar4103]

This is beautiful. This is something I am planning to do here in East Texas ( and later in Florida in near future). I'll grow some fruit trees native to Texas weather and also vegetables for self consumption , to begin with. You are the real celebrities of next generation. India is blessed with suitable climate where one can grow delicious fruit trees year around.

[@farmaanandaa]

Thank you. We are indeed blessed with great climate and land suitable for agriculture.

[@banrihunnongbri384]

I'm so fascinated by this idea. I guess I have wait till I can finally buy my own plot of land

[@priyankapriyanka5890]

Same here

[@shadaparveen]

Absolutely breathtaking. My dream come true. I am cultivating my 0.33 acre garden in Surrey , England , along permaculture principles after a wonderful Permaculture course that I attended in Sweden. It is a joy to see the steady transformation as nature assists your efforts and helps the land to blossom and a balance develop that is so productive and feeds other creatures as well as us humans Ideally, I would adore a warmer, more tropical climate and associated crops! Beautiful and epic production, especially the fact that it can inspire many others to follow suit. love and good wishes

[@farmaanandaa]

All the best for your garden project, good wishes right back at you!

[@ahalyalakshman3472]

Probably the heaven is what we see here.. every word describes the heavenly happiness.

[@farmaanandaa]

Indeed!🙏

[@chittibabukallepu2034]

Hats off to wonderful couple who had come up with self sustainable permaculture farm. I am a farmer from Telangana and know very well how must effort who both and others put up. 🙏

[@funny-video-YouTube-channel]

Beautiful farm. *Great for live and happiness.* The variety of plants will protect their family from price fluctuations in the market.

[@Raju-bf5ox]

This just melts my heart...so amazing...

[@aniketnetam3222]

I'm a college student and really want to pursue permaculture after my studies.

[@queinquin7851]

aniket netam go go go

[@neftana8]

Same

[@farmaanandaa]

We're happy to hear this! To learn more about permaculture, you can check out our website (www.aanandaa.com) and our youtube channel. Good luck!

[@ksrevanth7]

Me tooo after colg i want to do

[@anandpanchbhavi]

Good luck and all the very best. Seek advise before you leap in.

[@skartha30]

Wow... this is so amazing and inspiring!

[@farmaanandaa]

Thank you!

[@editfazekas3854]

What a lovely lady... Heart and mind perfectly balanced, therefore her environment has got back into natural balance as well.

[@mishtic8024]

I have watched it twice one after another ...only one word dream come true and mesmerising...Great 🙏🙏🙏

[@jenniferchaplin5360]

Truly awesome, and what a lovely woman!

[@farmaanandaa]

Aaah thank you! You can read up more about us at www.aanandaa.com!

[@AnujChauhan1981]

This video will be always nearest to my heart. I'm too trying to gardening for 2-3 years. But I got a very little success as it was never my subject before. ................And I'm from a farmer family, in past we does a lots of farming near my home !!! .....But now a days our agricultural lands are covered with industrial factories. However my father has bought a land of 15-16 acre around. But it is very far from my home.... he has farm-house there and he does not want that I give him even a little suggestion on permaculture. I dreamed same permacultural environment near me......... You are too lucky to have this.... God bless you....

[@Lakshyam9]

Please don't give up.

[@shubhammaheshwari7139]

Eye opening! Even if fraction of society watches this and really think in this way and do what that couple did, it would bring a considerable change. Kudos and more power to people Who are really thinking about and doing something for ecological conservation.

[@healingh2o]

I cannot understand anyone giving thumbs down for this video. What a marvelous effort and commitment shown by those who were essentially urbanites.

[@farmaanandaa]

Thank you so much! We're glad you enjoyed the video

[@Nick-vl7lk]

Incredible demonstration of effective permaculture. I hope you can convince neighbours to join in.

[@farmaanandaa]

They are starting to come around. That is our next big project!

[@starofthesea1943]

I have watched this so many times and still love it as much as when i saw it first! Sweeet!

[@kompshi]

wow this woman is just beautiful in the way she thinks and works.......she is doing the things very Indian way of slow and steady and super sustainable way......hats off to all her hard work and dedication. this is something that should be done all over the world.

[@t.s.29]

This video brought tears in my eyes. It's soooo beautiful❤ soooo satisfying to watch such greenery

[@MonikaMundell]

WOW just Wow! 🙏 What you've achieved in just a few years is simply astounding. I'm inspired to buy any land (yep, even barren) and heal it with permaculture. ❤️

[@preranapradeep3963]

The ending made me the happiest. Loving stray dogs shows that a person is truly an animal lover

[@farmaanandaa]

YES, we couldn't agree more! All the dogs at our farm are mongrels that have been rescued from the side of the road and provided with a shelter and a home! They have grown up to be the best guard dogs, yet are just filled with love for everyone and everything. #adoptdontshop

[@rishabhsen84]

@@farmaanandaa really great thought!!!

[@pramodshivan]

Frankly, this is the best KZbin video I have watched in a while. You should note that I am binge video watcher. The way this video is compiled, the photography, and the core subject as well as the description by the very person involved in the making of it, makes it terrific. Really got the confidence to take up farming. Thanks a lot for the whole team.

[@farmaanandaa]

All credit goes to the Down to Earth team!

[@kajalimuchahary5298]

I salute your hard work mam,I also want to do such types of farm but I don't have much land, I'm belonging to Assam

[@preetkaur-br6wj]

How can anyone dislike this beautiful forest house. I like this house very much. Even I want to see this house live

[@js-pq2rq]

Passion + nature + holistic attitude = nirvana . Inspirational . Keep it up.

[@MinimalistRancher]

1, Buy Land as per plan 2, Survey the Land & Fencing. 3, Cover the soil ( Mulching method) 4, Reserve and Harvest Rain Water 5, Plan diversified plantation. 6, Rest nature will take care.

[@farmaanandaa]

Bingo!

[@pappugaming9038]

Thanks

[@nadajaklic3069]

you inspire me to persevere. I'm just starting my journey into permaculture but seeing your farm go from dust to paradise gives me hope.

[@akshatajoshi5034]

Wow👌👌 its like dream come true. The real treasure. I wish i live my life at like this place.

[@lkbhattacharyya8291]

Its awesome..idea is unique and beautiful as well..

[@lubobir]

Me too. I'm just starting my project on a 3-acre plot and I'm looking for a partner. However, it's in the temperate climate of the Balkans.

[@farmaanandaa]

@@lkbhattacharyya8291 Thank you so much! If you'd like to read more about us, do visit www.aanandaa.com!

[@nareshbasnet874]

When I lose hope i always watch this video it is so inspiring one day i will engage in permaculture with the nature.

[@farmaanandaa]

That is so nice of you to say!

[@ceciliasoans8113]

I'm super impressed. For city people to take up this challenge and live with nature., bold step indeed. May all your efforts be blessed and may you be a blessing to others who want to follow this path...

[@ranubala9581]

When I see this type of video believe me I become more passionate to start permaculture.My husband is looking for a piece of land so that I can do this. Feeling happy for you.

[@farmaanandaa]

Good luck in your pursuits! To know more you can see our blogs on www.aanandaa.com

[@mohaneesh]

What an inspiring story for urban nature lovers ! How well picturised, scripted, videographed and narrated ! Congratulations and many many Thanks for sharing it.

[@farmaanandaa]

The credit goes to the Down to Earth team!

[@rabbdittafarms657]

Can't thank you enough Manisha and Aanandaa Farms team to giving us the inspiration to start our farm - Rabbditta. I have been following you for quite some time now. Kudos..God bless you and your entire team..

[@farmaanandaa]

All the best to you!

[@danno1800]

You all did a great job to make this into working soil. Congratulations!

[@sarahjacob2080]

What a joy it is to see a barren land transformed into a productive property. There is so much of peace when the lady and gentleman speak. Great decision and very inspiring.

[@farmaanandaa]

Thank you

[@prasoonskumarskumar9955]

Congratulations ,it's a Paradise

[@pervezak]

Really inspirational. Doing the same here in Islamabad but at a smaller scale. May you live long to enjoy the wonderful sight and sounds of your lovely creation.

[@pervezak]

Lovely

[@farmaanandaa]

Many thanks for your kind words.

[@asifsiddiqui5794]

One of the best videos, watched it three times in a row. I have been dreaming similar lifestyle for years. Maybe for me it will take few more years to turn it into reality. Congratulations to both of you. Keep inspiring people like me to live a life which is in complete harmony with nature.

[@farmaanandaa]

It might take a few more years, but keep at it - it's very rewarding!

[@RamKumar-li8mq]

My hats off to your hardwork and persistence. what a transformation. I am overwhelmed with joy. Thanks for sharing this. I hope to visit your farm one day.

[@Amuzic_Earth]

2:44 The dog was like, "Come on why did you stop?" Then looks at the camera.. "Oh Shoot!! you are shooting. ok. I will catch you later."

[@farmaanandaa]

Haha true!

[@james98731]

😂😂😂

[@kokborokicultureicinema9808]

I really love this concept of creating a complete ecosystem. Thanks to the pioneers and Down to Earth.

[@ciannacoleman5125]

I love this. My dream is to have an urban food forest someday.

[@DilipKumar-sz4mw]

I was just smiling unknowingly, land like this is my dream, am just waiting for the right time.

[@shorshor7028]

Brilliant 🎉🎉🎉

[@RIDERHRS]

Congratulations. Agricultural profession in India does need professionals like both of you. You couple is really an example for millions of farmers. Thanks .

[@brucemoodley]

Absolutely brilliant .........what a beautiful inspirational video -this should hopefully start a green revolution

[@HarrietFitzgerald580]

I love this! I've had my house for a few years and always get hung up with the planning and being intimated. This year I just gave myself a push and purchased my first blueberry bushes and raspberry bushes. Next year I want to get more berries, perhaps some apple trees. It's the little things that can build up and create something fantastic.

[@farmaanandaa]

Absolutely correctly said! The first step needs must be a voluntary one in order to move forward - so glad you've taken that! All the best with the berry bushes and trees in the future!

[@joeGuizan]

Great idea. Great inspiration. Thanks for sharing.

[@indiwear]

Some of our happiest moments are when we are in the lap of nature. Nature makes us naturally happy. The glow on your face, your smile speaks volumes about it. Indian culture contains numerous references to the worship of the divine in nature in its Vedas, Upanishads, Puranas, Sutras and its other sacred texts. In Matsya Puran there goes a sloka: दश कूप समा वापी, दशवापी समोहद्रः। दशहृद समः पुत्रो, दशपुत्रो समो द्रुमः। which roughly translates to: 10 Wells = 1 Bawri (Baoli or Stepwell) 10 Barwi = 1 Pond 10 Ponds = 1 Son 10 Sons = 1 Tree While we recite Sanskrit mantras daily to revere the mother earth, rivers, mountains, trees, and even animals we are hellbent on destroying mother earth. Protecting the environment is part of our Dharma. Let's do it.

[@farmaanandaa]

Thanks for sharing this.

[@chandrikasingh7802]

Well said

[@vie6090]

Love it

[@amnabhatti6337]

salute from Pakistan. u ppl are doing a great job.. an example to be followed.

[@durranay]

Amazing. Well done!!! Best wishes from Pakistan

[@cbeto765]

the Before and After are totally amazing, Its like looking at a whole different area/region..👏👏

[@kvdhar5041]

One day I'll meet you to get advice on starting another Anandaa in my place. Thanks for making this video and sharing your world.

[@farmaanandaa]

You are most welcome! If you are interested in permaculture, check out our website to book a visit and learn more about it! www.aanandaa.com

[@jakharkartik1152]

This is real life ..man such a precious and motivating life

[@MS-cl7jz]

Amazing work guys Well done!! When I come to India next time, I will definitely come to see this beautiful place. Love from Australia.

[@farmaanandaa]

Thank you so much! Looking forward to your visit next time you are in India. You can set up a visit by dropping an email at [e-mail] - we will get back to you. Visit www.aanandaa.com to read our blogs and see more pictures of Aanandaa! You can follow us on FB and IG as well @farmaanandaa. Love from Aanandaa.

[@sudhanshukulkarni5745]

Congratulations🎉🥳👏👏 You have really transformed this piece of land from what it was to what it is today. It looks sooo Beautiful. Lot of hard work has gone in it. Great Job 👍👍👏👏

[@mariannegibson1407]

Inspiring and beautiful, thank you for sharing this

[@vividlensphotography3127]

Going for my first permaculture workshop for 13 days next week, super excited 😊🤗

[@farmaanandaa]

Awesome! Tell us how it went :)

[@amandaf4861]

That was Great you guys! Omg I Loved it! You looked so happy too! You guys are an inspiration! It's all so beautiful, keep up the good work!! 💕💕

[@slimsassi2513]

Any similar idea do you have ?

[@farmaanandaa]

Thank you so much!

[@evilchaperone]

So beautiful. We need 5 million more families like this. I have a whole new imagination on what I can do with my 3 acre property. Thank you for the inspiration.

[@k.zamangaduhlian8706]

Wow really exhilarating Nice post

[@Rkk153]

Feast for my eyes to see a barren land transformed into a food forest you are the perfect owner of the land.I pray to god to give you strength to practice permaculture. I have a very small house but I have transformed it into a small ecosystem where there are bees, birds,fishes,frogs,earthworms insects lots of flowers.

[@farmaanandaa]

That sounds great! Thank you so much for watching!!

[@shubhraize]

My dream in someone else mind💕💕

[@attorneyonair]

Thank you. Please spread the words around. Hats off to you, God bless!

[@sunitadantare4443]

After reading it..... It appears that my dream may come true if I start it... For which I'm desperately waiting to. Very good

[@manojkumarchoudhary3026]

Upsc prelims question on Permaculture agriculture this year..... I was able do it because of such type of magnificent videos by Down to Earth🤘🔥

[@vinayabhat9701]

Cannot even imagine how calming it would be walk around the farm. Thank you for inspiring :)

[@KedarnathGupta]

Well done to the two of them - both Manisha and Agam! such a lovely place they've built!

[@shivendrasingh4037]

Ma'am you have been an inspiration too many every villager in garhwal Uttarakhand should see your video not to flock from the villages of mountain to big city there collective effort and your guidance can do wonders.

[@CowBhai]

Awesome farm. She explained everything so eloquently

[@ganapathibhagi6729]

Commitment & dedication

[@conveymashud]

Love from Tamil Nadu,,,❤️❤️❤️

[@jskashyap]

Isn't it going back to the roots? We explore the planets, so much money is spent on going to Mars to live underground somewhere. I come from a remote village where we ported everything on our heads, studied and became an engineer then did MBA and MNC jobs. Then I realised it's not really worth it all. My people back home used to enjoy life without money and that culture has been finished by the Media and the modern materialistic greed. We have drowned ourselves into something that's got no end and will never bring peace or happiness or even better health. I wish money was spent on making people realise that they are going totally in a wrong direction. We are giving comforts to the body at the expense of peace of mind. With peaceful mind body has no limits and by our today's material greed, we are making ourselves seriously weak. Having said that, in my struggle with going back to roots for the past ten years, I've seen today's environment won't let me make it as my vocation which I had made it in to. It's a different story though.

[@pkumar9129]

The limitations that hold us back are self imposed.

[@santhich]

Well said and very true word by word. I feel the same. However it is self imposed and we are afraid of losing comforts to go back to roots nonmatter how much we know the comforts are illusionary.

[@marcelooblan4843]

little by little, we're getting there :)

[@3gunslingers]

_"so much money is spent on going to Mars to live underground somewhere."_ It's any incredible fraction of what humanity spends even on cosmetics! And right now practically only SpaceX spends money on that project. I really get why people love Permaculture and I'm no exception. We NEED to go back to ecological farming. But NOT spending a tiny amount of money on science and (space) exploration is absolutely not the way to go. Ironically permaculture farming will probably be the way to go to grow food on Mars.

[@yaswanthraparti8641]

We should innovate agriculture down here, we should colonize mars. But running after money wont help.

[@somileisan3960]

This is the way God has design human to live. What you are doing is the most rewarding and satisfying.... And the ending was heart warming

[@farmaanandaa]

Thank you!

[@erroleabrown4317]

You have created a beautifully productive home it’s incredible, thank you for the video

[@takyongwong3582]

Beautiful farms thank you ma'am

[@nayandeshmukh3433]

Ohh My God..... This is really amazing..... Thanks a lot for inspiring me #Manisha Lath Gupta and also a big thanks to Down to Earth Team.......

[@panchujain8]

This is an tremendous job. Awesome. I am impressed.

[@pdevika3629]

Barren land into a Eco system..... great effort beautiful outcome 🙏👌🙏👌🙏👌🙏

[@ankitsingh7871]

Really mam hats off to your dedication and preserverance

[@rajRaj-my6si]

You are inspiring every one even me who loves mother nature. Thanks to down to earth