Home Gardens in Nepal

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supply most of a family’s nutrition requirements in a sustainable manner.The value of
organic food is well appreciated by consumers and home gardening could be good source of
healthy fruits and vegetables free from pesticides, fertilizer and genetically modified
products.


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