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BOOKS, BEANS & SOURDOUGHIf you’re in Coonoor, here’s one more reason to wander into in Bedford. 🌿Copies of Grow A Garde...
05/06/2026

BOOKS, BEANS & SOURDOUGH

If you’re in Coonoor, here’s one more reason to wander into in Bedford. 🌿

Copies of Grow A Garden are now available there — tucked among excellent coffee, organic farm produce, preserves, teas, and dangerously good sourdough bread.

Supported by fresh ingredients from Red Hills Farm in the Nilgiris, Kikui has become one of those warm, thoughtful spaces where food, farming, community, and slow living meet naturally. Which makes it a rather perfect home for this little gardening handbook.

So stop by for a loaf of sourdough… and perhaps leave with a gardening book and ambitious plans for tomatoes, cucumbers and beans.

📍 Bedford, Coonoor
📞 +91 96637 51754

FROM CANVAS TO COMPOSTA testimonial from Antonio E. Costa, abstract artist and organic gardener, The Nilgiris, South Ind...
01/06/2026

FROM CANVAS TO COMPOST

A testimonial from Antonio E. Costa, abstract artist and organic gardener, The Nilgiris, South India

“Warning: ‘Grow a Garden’ may cause sudden urges to poke around in the soil, stare thoughtfully at seed packets, and announce things like, ‘I think we should grow beans.’

What I loved about the book is how simple, clear, and genuinely encouraging it is, especially for beginners. It carries traditional growing wisdom in a way that feels practical, friendly, and easy to try out.

The illustrations are warm and inviting, and the planting calendar quietly tells you when to do what, almost like having a calm gardening aunt beside you saying, ‘Yes yes, now plant the pumpkin.’

A lovely little guide for anyone curious about growing food, flowers, and perhaps a little more hope close to home.”

You can order a copy of Grow a Garden from
Books Loka - ಬುಕ್ಸ್ ಲೋಕ
at https://booksloka.com/shop/english/agriculture-english/grow-a-garden/
[email protected]
98868 56364 / 98863 63531

Hittala Suttaloo Featured in Prajavani on May 24th. You can order the book from Books Loka - ಬುಕ್ಸ್ ಲೋಕ directly:info.bo...
28/05/2026

Hittala Suttaloo Featured in Prajavani on May 24th.
You can order the book from Books Loka - ಬುಕ್ಸ್ ಲೋಕ directly:
[email protected]
📞 98868 56364 / 98863 63531

HITTALA SUTTALOO TAKES WING!We are deeply heartened by the thoughtful reviews and generous responses to ‘Hithala Suthalo...
22/05/2026

HITTALA SUTTALOO TAKES WING!

We are deeply heartened by the thoughtful reviews and generous responses to ‘Hithala Suthaloo’ the Malnad Home Garden Handbook in Kannada.

From appreciation of its richness of content to its literary spirit, every word of encouragement has meant a great deal to us. This book carries the voices, practices, and quiet wisdom of generations of forest home gardeners, and it is humbling to see it being received with such warmth.

We’re happy to share that Hithala Suthalu is now available across 17 outlets in Karnataka, thanks to Books Loka.

If you’ve been meaning to get a copy, this is a lovely time to do so- pick up one, or a few to gift. Each purchase helps keep this living knowledge alive and in circulation.

✨ You can also reach Books Loka directly:
[email protected]
📞 98868 56364 / 98863 63531

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*BENGALURU*
Desi Shop, Seetha Circle – 080 2656 7155

Navakarnataka – 080 2220 3106

Ragi Kana
Beetle Bookshop – 97422 25779

Total Kannada – 96861 52902

Akruti Books – 9611541806
Paperback, Rangashankara – 080 4121 8973

Amoolya Books – 94486 76770
Veeraloka Books -7022122121


*MYSURU*
Desi Shop – 0821 254 6823
Dhatu Organic Store – 0821 419 3121

Prakriti Foods – 96112 78166mys
Namma Farmers Market – 89046 41631

Navakarnataka – 94806 86863

*BELLARY*
Sumathivana Earthcare Community Store – 7892153171earthcare

*KALABURGI*
Swabhiman Swadeshi Mart – 8880080277

*SHIVAMOGGA*
Pragna Book Gallery – 9844661726

ಸುತ್ತಾಡುತ್ತಿರುವ ‘ಹಿತ್ತಲ ಸುತ್ತಲೂ’!ಮಲೆನಾಡಿನ ಕೈತೋಟ ಕೈಪಿಡಿ ‘ಹಿತ್ತಲ ಸುತ್ತಲೂ’ ಪುಸ್ತಕಕ್ಕೆ ನೀವು ನೀಡುತ್ತಿರುವ ಪ್ರೀತಿ ಮತ್ತು ಬೆಂಬಲ ನ...
19/05/2026

ಸುತ್ತಾಡುತ್ತಿರುವ ‘ಹಿತ್ತಲ ಸುತ್ತಲೂ’!

ಮಲೆನಾಡಿನ ಕೈತೋಟ ಕೈಪಿಡಿ ‘ಹಿತ್ತಲ ಸುತ್ತಲೂ’ ಪುಸ್ತಕಕ್ಕೆ ನೀವು ನೀಡುತ್ತಿರುವ ಪ್ರೀತಿ ಮತ್ತು ಬೆಂಬಲ ನಮಗೆಲ್ಲ ಅತೀವ ಸಂತೋಷ ಉಂಟುಮಾಡಿದೆ.

ಈ ಪುಸ್ತಕದ ವಿಷಯ ಸಂಗ್ರಹ, ಸರಳತೆ ಮತ್ತು ಅದರ ಮನಸ್ಸಿಗೆ ಹತ್ತಿರವಾಗುವ ಬರಹಗಳ ಬಗ್ಗೆ ನೀವು ಹೇಳಿರುವ, ಕಳಿಸಿರುವ ಪ್ರತಿಯೊಂದು ಅಭಿಪ್ರಾಯಕ್ಕೂ ಧನ್ಯವಾದಗಳು. ಈ ಪುಸ್ತಕದಲ್ಲಿ ತಲೆಮಾರುಗಳಿಂದ ಉಳಿದಿರುವ ಕೈತೋಟದ ಅನುಭವ ಮತ್ತು ಜ್ಞಾನ ಸೇರಿದೆ. ಅದನ್ನು ಇಷ್ಟು ಆತ್ಮೀಯವಾಗಿ ನೀವೆಲ್ಲರೂ ಸ್ವೀಕರಿಸುತ್ತಿರುವುದನ್ನು ನೋಡುವುದು ನಮಗೆ ತುಂಬಾ ಸಂತೋಷ.

ಈಗ ‘ಹಿತ್ತಲ ಸುತ್ತಲೂ’ ಕರ್ನಾಟಕದಾದ್ಯಂತ 17 ಅಂಗಡಿಗಳಲ್ಲಿ ಲಭ್ಯವಿದೆ—ಇದು ಬುಕ್ಸ್ ಲೋಕ (‪‪‪‪‪‪‪‪‪‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬ )ಅವರ ಸಹಕಾರದಿಂದ ಸಾಧ್ಯವಾಗಿದೆ.

ನೀವು ಇನ್ನೂ ಪುಸ್ತಕವನ್ನು ಕೊಳ್ಳಲು ಬಯಸಿದರೆ , ಈಗ ಒಳ್ಳೆಯ ಸಮಯ. ನಿಮಗಾಗಿಯೇ ಒಂದು ಪ್ರತಿಯನ್ನು, ಅಥವಾ ಉಡುಗೊರೆಯಾಗಿ ತೆಗೆದುಕೊಳ್ಳಿ. ಅರ್ಥಪೂರ್ಣ ಕೆಲಸಗಳಿಗೆ ನಿಮ್ಮ ಸಹಕಾರ ಮತ್ತು ಪ್ರೋತ್ಸಾಹ ಇದ್ದರೆ ನಾವು ಉಮೇದಿನಿಂದ ಹೆಚ್ಚಿನ ಕೆಲಸ ಮಾಡುತ್ತೇವೆ. ನಿಮ್ಮ ಪ್ರತಿಯೊಂದು ಖರೀದಿಯೂ ಈ ಜ್ಞಾನವನ್ನು ಮುಂದುವರಿಸಲು ಸಹಾಯ ಮಾಡುತ್ತದೆ.

✨ ಬುಕ್ಸ್ ಲೋಕ ಸಂಪರ್ಕ:
[email protected]
📞 98868 56364 / 98863 63531

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ಬೆಂಗಳೂರು

ದೇಸಿ ಅಂಗಡಿ, ಸೀತಾ ಸರ್ಕಲ್ – 080 2656 71‪55
ನವಕರ್ನಾಟಕ – 080 2220 3106
ರಾಗಿಕಣ
ಬೀಟಲ್ ಬುಕ್‌ಶಾಪ್ – 97422 25779
ಟೋಟಲ್ ಕನ್ನಡ – 96861 52902
ಆಕೃತಿ ಬುಕ್ಸ್ – 9611541806
ಪೇಪರ್‌ಬ್ಯಾಕ್, ರಂಗಶಂಕರ – 080 4121 8973
ಅಮೂಲ್ಯ ಬುಕ್ಸ್ – 94486 76770
ವೀರಲೋಕ ಪುಸ್ತಕ -7022122121

ಮೈಸೂರು
ದೇಸಿ ಅಂಗಡಿ– 0821 254 6823
ಧಾತು ಆರ್ಗ್ಯಾನಿಕ್ ಸ್ಟೋರ್ – 0821 419 3121
ಪ್ರಕೃತಿ ಆಹಾರ– 96112 78166
ನಮ್ಮ ರೈತರ ಮಾರುಕಟ್ಟೆ– 89046 41631
ನವಕರ್ನಾಟಕ – 94806 86863

ಬಳ್ಳಾರಿ
ಸುಮತಿವನ ಅರ್ಥ್‌ಕೇರ್ ಕಮ್ಯುನಿಟಿ ಸ್ಟೋರ್ – 7892153171

ಕಲಬುರ್ಗಿ
ಸ್ವಾಭಿಮಾನ ಸ್ವದೇಶಿ ಮಾರ್ಟ್ – 8880080277

ಶಿವಮೊಗ್ಗ
ಪ್ರಜ್ಞಾ ಬುಕ್ ಗ್ಯಾಲರಿ – 9844661726⁩⁩‪

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19/04/2026

SMALL BOOK, BIG HARVEST

After nearly eight years, a much-loved companion returns to a wider audience. 🌱

The fourth edition of Vanastree’s *Grow A Garden* is back—shaped by years of conversations with gardeners and rooted in the lived wisdom of Malnad’s master growers.

This compact, beautifully illustrated guide brings together everything you need to begin (or deepen) your food garden journey—from planting and transplanting to harvesting and seasonal rhythms.

Inside, you’ll find 41 species—from amaranths to yams—each brought alive through detailed botanical illustrations and practical guidance. A small book, but holding within it years of learning, observation, and care.

Whether you’re starting with a few pots or tending a whole garden, this is a gentle, steady guide to grow alongside you.

It also makes a thoughtful gift to share with friends, fellow gardeners, or to give away at events, thus passing on the joy of growing.

Every purchase helps keep this collective wisdom—drawn from generations of gardeners—alive and circulating.

_Make gardens, grow peace, cultivate a future🪴_

✨ Limited copies available

✨ Contact Books Loka at
[email protected]
98868 56364 / 98863 63531

Books Loka - ಬುಕ್ಸ್ ಲೋಕ

This book is finally ready after nearly two years of documenting, listening to the inspiring women of Vanastree. A Hand...
06/03/2026

This book is finally ready after nearly two years of documenting, listening to the inspiring women of Vanastree. A Handbook on Forest Home Gardens of Malenadu in Kannada.

It is a humble attempt to document the wisdom of Malenadu’s home gardens.

If you care about nature, traditional food systems, biodiversity, or sustainable farming, this book will mean a lot to you.

Please consider buying a copy and supporting this work. And please do share this poster with people who might be interested .

Your support will help this knowledge travel further. Thank you!
🙏

You can also buy the book from the website.
https://booksloka.com/shop/kannada/agriculture-kannada/hittala-suttaloo/





HITTALA SUTTALU A Malnad forest garden handbook in KannadaOur happiness knows no bounds as we share our latest publicati...
25/02/2026

HITTALA SUTTALU
A Malnad forest garden handbook in Kannada

Our happiness knows no bounds as we share our latest publication — 25 years in the making.

This handbook brings together forest home gardening wisdom from the Malnad: soil to seed, water to wellbeing, medicinal plants, food traditions, and beautifully illustrated guidance for growing at home.
A book grown slowly.
A book shaped by women seed savers and gardeners, forests, kitchens, and backyards.
A book from Vanastree.

vanastree.org

Contact our partner Books Loka for your copies soon!
[email protected]
98868 56364 / 98863 63531

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