7 ways to use Eggshells in the garden

If you eat eggs, your garden is in luck! Eggshells contain a good dose of calcium but also provide magnesium, sulfur and potassium to the plants. These nutrients help build healthy bone structure in plants leading to stronger plants and healthier fruit. From being an...

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PAU LUDHIANA CHRYSANTHEMUM SHOW 2017

Rejoice fellow gardeners!   The season of flower shows is finally here!! I've officially kick-started the season by having an awesome time at the PAU LUDHIANA CHRYSANTHEMUM SHOW. Unlike previous years, this season stalls of various nurseries and exhibitors made...

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TROPICAL PLANT PICTURES

TROPICAL PLANT PICTURES THIS POST IS IN CONTINUATION TO PART 1 SINCE IT WAS BECOMING VERY PICTURE HEAVY. CHECK OUT PART 1 HERE.   Subscribe in a reader CHECK OUT PART 1 HERE. JOIN OUR GARDENING COMMUNITY ON FB FOR MORE TIPS AND TRICKS! Subscribe in a...

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TROPICAL PLANTS – PICTURES & IDEAS

Last week, we came back from a holiday at Thailand (Phuket & Bangkok). While the sight-seeing and shopping was amazing, what had me hooked was the variety of tropical plants!! I absolutely LOVE the tropical style of plantation for its lush-ness (if that’s a word)...

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MOVING A GARDEN

So...... we have finally moved and so has the garden.. that's the reason the blog wasn't updated because i was hell busy setting up the new place.. as you can expect, i moved the ENTIRE garden from one city to another.. yes, i'm crazy like that! So yes, you can expect...

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CONTEST WINNER ANNOUNCED

CONGRATS TO THE WINNER! There were 3 correct entries out of which, the comment below wins a seed packet of their choice, from a selection. Please inbox your address for the prize. There will be another contest soon to give away a handy garden tool. Stay tuned!  ...

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WIN A PACKET OF SEEDS! SMALL QUICK CONTEST

Guess what is cooking(forming) and win a packet of seeds! Just comment below and tell me what do you think it is. Winner will be drawn randomly. Please note that all comments will be hidden till contest is open.    Contest open to Indian Residents only* ( Sorry...

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Updates from the garden

So, i have been travelling a LOT for the past 2 months..(not vacationing, just travelling!) Add some fever, joint pains, parties, weddings and work to this mix and what I'm left with right now is absolute exhaustion!! Finally, after what seems like ages, i am back...

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IDENTIFY FLOWER BULBS

So, it occurred to me,  to take pictures of the flower bulbs i am going to sow this season (WINTERS). I thought it might be of help to some of you having a stash of non-labelled bulbs. This is a handy guide on HOW TO IDENTIFY WINTER FLOWER BULBS. I shall be adding...

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HOW TO GROW CARNATION PLANT FROM FLOWER STICKS

Where i live, two plants always elude me - carnations and gerberas. The nurseries never get them and hence, i tend to hoard them wherever i find them. While i am yet to find good seeds for gerbera, i am never satisfied with the carnations we get from seeds. This...

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Grow Coleus cuttings in water – Propagation

Coleus is perhaps the most wonderful addition to a summer garden. Easy to grow and low-maintenance, the burst of colours it brings to a garden is almost unbeatable! Unlike flowers, where you need to wait for blooms for a splash of colour, coleus is instant!...

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