Lechumy watering plants at her organic vegetable garden in Taman Tun Sambanthan, Sungai Siput. — Photos: RONNIE CHIN/The Star
FOR two decades, S. Lechumy has toiled tirelessly in her organic vegetable garden at her home in Taman Tun Sambanthan, Sungai Siput.
The 74-year-old former estate worker has about 10 types of produce that she harvests for her own consumption and also for sale to neighbours and friends.
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Lechumy watering plants at her organic vegetable garden in Taman Tun Sambanthan, Sungai Siput. — Photos: RONNIE CHIN/The Star
Lechumy harvesting brinjals. tomatoes, vegetables and flowers at Taman Tun Sambathan,Sungai Siput. - RONNIE CHIN/The Star
OPTIONAL Her husband Supramaniam, 83, had been helping her until an accident a few years ago
Manivelu: There are about 10 other families who are also involved in urban farming in Sungai Siput.
Lechumy has put her agricultural knowledge and the space outside her house to good use.
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