Growing Impatiens from Cuttings – Water Propagation
Owing to their gorgeous looks, Impatiens are often thought of as high-maintenance and difficult to grow. But, as delicate as Impatiens appear to be be, they are actually really easy to propagate from cuttings. While it is incredibly easy to grow impatiens from seeds,...
How to plant TULIP FLOWER BULBS
While growing Tulips may not seem like a big deal in cold weather regions, for those of us in warmer climates, it does take some planning to plant tulip bulbs correctly so that they actually flower. As a child, I was fascinated by tulip flowers & as a gardener,...
Making Rosemary Oil at Home – Haircare DIY
Growing herbs means constantly finding new ways of using them in daily life. From health to home to personal care, herbs lend themselves to so many uses that the more you explore, the lesser it seems. Needless to say, my little herb garden gets a lot of love &...
Can you grow Strawberries in Punjab, India?
#containergarden #strawberries #growyourownfood #balconygardening #growingstrawberry #strawberryindia #gardentips The answer is YES. You can easily grow strawberries at home. Ways to grow strawberries in your garden Start strawberry plants from seeds. Plant...
Where to Buy Tulip Bulbs Online in India
Tulips are one of the most sought-after flower bulbs and for a good reason! Living in North India where tulips do not grow abundantly, every year I am on the lookout for a good source of Tulip Bulbs - online & offline. The first time i grew them, my dad bought the...
FLOWER BULB LEAVES IDENTIFICATION
If you have planted bulbs and forgot what is where, here is a handy guide to IDENTIFYING LEAVES OF FLOWER BULBS, to help you identify the plants. IDENTIFY FLOWER BULB PLANTS CROCUS SAFFRON PLANT IDENTIFICATION DAFFODIL NARSICCUS PLANT IDENTIFICATION FREESIA PLANT...
Prevent Flower Bulbs from Rotting – Growing in Newspaper Pots
The most common problem with growing flowers bulbs is rotting. Before most of them can sprout, they rot in soil or die after coming up. These issues are highly preventable by altering the amount of water or changing location, but for a beginner gardener, they pose a...
Grow Spinach (Palak) in Pots at Home + Organic Pesticide
Quick steps to growing SPINACH in pots Break & loosen the soil. Add some organic or vermi compost. Sprinkle spinach / palak seeds thinly. Cover the seeds with more compost OR mix into the soil. Keep the soil damp till seeds germinate. Spinach seeds take about 3-5...
FLOWER SEEDLING IDENTIFICATION – Winter / Spring Edition
If you sowed seeds but forgot to label them or maybe, lost the labels, worry not! Here's help.. Use the images below to identify seedlings of various seasonal flowers grown in India in Winters/Spring. IDENTIFY ANNUAL FLOWER SEEDLINGS **CLICK ON IMAGES TO ENLARGE** The...
Make Topsy Turvy Pots – Flower Planter Ideas
One of my favorite and easiest garden project is setting up Topsy Turvy Planters. The Tilted flower pots stacked above one another make an interesting and well-talked about garden feature. This tall flower tower is also a great way of using height to display several...
Growing Aloe Vera Indoors – Mason Jar for Plants
Most people recycle glass jars & bottles in the kitchen, I use them in the garden- to grow plants (not surprisingly). When I’d made the indoor teacup herb garden, I’d also panted a mason jar in the same way. Wanting to keep it indoors and low-maintenance, an Aloe...
How to Grow Tomato at Home – Winter Vegetables in India
The best part is that there are many ways to grow tomatoes from seeds and you can pick the one you like the most. Also, they grow equally well in ground or in containers. Let’s explore! GROW TOMATOES IN POTS - 3 WAYS Get the equipment ready. I have taken 3 small...