If you have started exploring growing your own food, the process can be overwhelming in the beginning. As a newbie, it is may be confusing to choose which variety to grow. You may want to grow your favorite veggie on the back of your mind, but it may or may...
Many novice gardeners often associate the word 'fertilizer' with chemicals and shun away the idea of adding fertilizers to plants. It is a common misconception that all fertilizers are chemicals. However, the reality is fertilizers can be completely organic and a fertilizer is simply something that aids in nutrient intake...
If you are a beginner home gardener, you may start wondering, "Why do I even have to apply Fertilizers?". And sometimes you may avoid fertilizers because you do not want chemicals in your food. But, fertilizers are crucial to healthy root system, vigorous plant growth and better yields. And, they...
When you are hit with the Gardening euphoria, pots, seeds and soil are the first things that come to mind.What is often forgotten is sunlight. It may be surprising to some beginner gardeners that plants can grow without soil but cannot grow without sunlight. Sunlight drives the biological process in...
After the heat wave of summer, all that we wait for are the monsoon showers. Plants bloom and flower during rainy season and just like us, plant babies do get sick too due to spread of pests in monsoon. Humidity, winds and water in monsoon provide the optimal environment for...
It is almost that time of the year when we start craving for something more spicy than usual to match the weather outside. It is also the flu season and a time to become more immune than usual. For home gardeners, this season brings all the glory to your garden....
Here is a simple DIY solution for a pest free home garden from one of our experienced gardeners. It helps in controlling sucking pests like aphids, mealy bugs, jassids, etc. Recipe for 2 litres Two garlic bulbs peel for cloves Grind the garlic with little water for fine paste Mix nearly...
If you lack the space for a full-scale garden, you can still grow your own fresh fruits, vegetables and culinary herbs. The only requirement is that you have access to an outdoor space, such as around your home’s foundation, deck, patio, or on a balcony. Here are a few stealthy...
Succession planting is a growing method designed to maximize the amount of fresh produce that can be harvested from a particular growing area. It is all about the efficient use of time and space to produce high level results. For this reason, succession planting is worth a look if you...
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