by rootie | Sep 5, 2018 | PROPAGATION
As everyone knows by now, I have a new obsession – playing with succulents. Ever since i rediscovered my succulents’ collection i have been going crazy planting them in teacups, looking for new babies and propagating them in soil & water. Jade is one...
by rootie | Sep 5, 2018 | GARDENING REVIEW
Last year i’d missed out on a lot of flower bulbs. Bulbs used to be easily and cheaply available till a few years ago,online as well as in local shops. My favorite places/brands to shop were Omaxe bulbs, Garden Glory & a local seed store in Ludhiana –...
by rootie | Aug 30, 2018 | GARDENING HELP
Where does Coco peat come from? Is it a fertilizer? No. It is the fibers removed from coconut husk and processed into a usable crushed form. The most relevant property of coco peat w.r.t. gardening is its ability to retain moisture yet allow drainage. Another includes...
by rootie | Aug 28, 2018 | FLOWER PICTURES
In his own words… “It all began with a trip to hills with my family in 2007, while making a stop at a tea stall I saw a chilli plant which was loaded, I was only 12 or so at that time. The same year during the Trade fair i visited the agriculture emporium...
by rootie | Aug 26, 2018 | HOME GARDENING
As soon as September knocks on the door, the winter gardening madness begins. There’s just so much to do suddenly after the summer lull! Sep. is like the Diwali of gardening world. We all get down to making lists, cleaning, prepping up and looking forward to the...