Well a pleasure could be just being in a nice place of being, where even the tiniest events of life become highly significant.

Join us to volunteer at the farm! Email us at auroorchard@auroville.org.in 🫛🌳

[ farm, orchard, fruits, vegetables, poultry, sustainable, organic, auroville]

Glimpses from the farm! 🌞

When sustainable cultivation practices are nurtured over the years, they result into good soulful food. When nourished hands take care of the other’s nourishment, through a deep, caring relationship with the soil, which is rooted in patience, gratitude and a mindful presence, it allows our food to be imbued with great energies of a healthy and balanced ecosystem.🫛

When we cultivate with this awareness, we don’t just harvest food, we harvest well-being, connecting ourselves and our community back to the nourishing power of the source of it all! Food! 🌱

Plan a farm walk with the oldest farm in Auroville! Reach out to us on auroorchard@auroville.org.in

Rosella, also know as Ambari in abundance at the farm. The fruit’s tart, cranberry like calyces are used for drinks, jams, jellies and chutneys.

It has a unique fruity and tangy taste which is ideal for making a sweet juice! Come and join us at the farm to have a sip! 🧃

[Abundance, Rosella, Fruit, Juice, Organic, Farming, Auroville, Orchard, Farming, Jams]

We had the wonderful pleasure of hosting bright young minds from the local school today! They jumped right into the soil, taking cues from what they learn in their curriculum and what they could witness in the farm. ☘️

It’s inspiring to see future generations connect with nature and understand where their food comes from. We hope they take these green lessons back to their school and house gardens!

We invite you to visit Auro Orchard!🧑🏻‍🌾

[Auroville, Orchard, Sustainable, Farming, Cultivation, Farm, School, Learning, Community]

How resilient are Auroville’s farms today? 🌾

The 2023 Auroville Farm Assessment brought together five years of data from 16 farms to understand the state of farming in Auroville, revealing a story of both strength and vulnerability.

Auroville’s farms continue to uphold ecological values while facing challenges of labour, finance, and renewal. 🌿🌱

Full assessment methodology and results : www.avfarmassessment.in

Assessment Team: Anshul Aggarwal, Avinash, Madhuri, and Nidhin.

[Auroville Farms, Community Farming]

Our volunteers made this salad with the seasonal abundance and the steady flow of fresh produce nurtured right here at the orchard! 🌳

From the raw Papaya base to the vibrant floral garnish of hibiscus and butterfly pea flowers, every element nurtured with care, love and support of our community.

With Moringa leaves, Ceylon Spinach, Malabar Spinach, tender seeds, Arugula, Moringa leaves and some baby okras. It’s all part of our effort to keep diversity alive in every offering of abundance at the orchard. 🌱

The dressing itself has the nature’s surplus with coconut shreds, basil, lemon juice, curry leaves, bird’s eye chilli and some fresh roselle!

What’s else can you add in the seasonal salad? Let us know in the comments! 👇

[AuroOrchard, Seasonal Salad, Nutrition, Abundance, Farm Fresh, Organic, Auroville]

Did you ever wonder about the origins of that idiom? It’s a little unthinkable that any self-respecting Indian would say something like “namma uurugai-la chenthutom!” or “hum aachaar me hain” and still be thought of as sane, right?

To pickle the limes before you wind up in a pickle with too many limes, here’s a simple gojju recipe from @paticheri

[AuroOrchard, Recipe, Lime Pickle]

We’re renovating the Abundance room — the space where our farm produce is stored and transformed through preservation.

We continue to offer a large diversity of produce through Abundance– cashew, coconut oil, lemon marmalade, basil pesto, conserves of lemon and mango, dry herbs and seasonal vegetable recipes like Brinjal spread and Rosella leaf chutney.

The team is exploring how to move beyond “food processing” towards food preservation, where the goal is not just “adding value” to sell something for a higher price, but focus on food preservation keeping the nutrition and flavour for longer.

If you have ideas, time, or passion for traditional preservation methods, we’d love for you to explore this with us! 🌾

#auroorchardstories #abundance #foodpreservation

Who is the Market Garden Course for?

This course is designed for farmers aiming to strengthen or scale up their operations, as well as individuals, groups, and communities interested in starting or diversifying food production using sustainable, agroecological methods.

What Will Participants Learn?
Participants will master a step-by-step framework for planning and managing productive, diversified market gardens.

Key learning areas include:
- Soil health
- Crop planning
- Water management
- Pest control
- Harvesting and marketing

Participants will work with hands-on design tools tailored to local contexts, gain insights from case studies, benefit from peer mentorship, and develop a personalized market garden project plan with continuous feedback throughout the course.

Course Dates
4 February 2026 – 29 April 2026

Registration link in our bio

[AuroOrchard, Market Garden Course]

Spread over 25 acres, AuroOrchard is Auroville’s oldest farms producing a diversity of fruits and vegetables and eggs that are supplied directly to Auroville’s kitchens and residents.

Join us to learn to work with the soil, plants and food while sharing with a diverse group of people.�We offer breakfast made with farm produce.

We offer breakfast made with farm produce!

Monday to Saturday – 7am to 9am and/or 9:30am to 12pm

Link to sign up for volunteering, in our Bio.

[AuroOrchard, Volunteering]