25 Feb
If you like to grow strange and unusual plants in your garden, then staghorn fern can be one of the ideal options. Otherwise known as elkhorn fern, this plant got its name from the unusual shape of its leaves. The fronds (compound leaves of a fern) of this fern have the shape of stag antlers. There are around 18 species of staghorn ferns, and they belong to the genus Platycerium in the family Polypodiaceae. In their native habitat, these ferns...
11 Feb
Yet another day to celebrate, yet another reason to celebrate, VALENTINES DAY. Valentines day has been existing since around the late 1700’s in America and Rome. People exchange goodies that they hold close to their memories on this day to display their love to one another. Abundant amount of candies, greeting cards, flowers, love and romance take the center stage on this day of the month. Every year, we at HARITH THARANG, make sure to get you a step ahead...
25 Jan
Republic Day honours the date on which the Constitution of India came into effect on 26 January 1950. India has a strong bond with its nature. Every aspect of the Indian house has its roots tangled with the soil nature. Resumbling such connection with the nature is the Indian National Flag. In the national flag of India the top band is of Saffron colour, indicating the strength and courage of the country. The white middle band indicates peace and truth...
11 Jan
The commencement of the New Year brings a slew of festival which Indians keep looking forward for the rest of the year. The four day long harvest festival Pongal holds a great value for the people of Tamil Nadu and traditionally it is a day to thank and appreciate the Sun God for helping in growing crops by providing energy for its growth as the farmers’ livelihood depends on it. The festival is marked by boiling the fist rice of...
17 Dec
While it may be the most wonderful time of the year, celebrating Christmas has a huge impact on the planet. With greeting cards, plastic decorations and unwanted gifts all generating a huge amount of landfill waste, the real cost of a Merry Christmas can be devastating for the environment. In the UK an estimated 6 million Christmas trees are sent to landfill every year, equalling approximately 9,000 tonnes of extra waste. Each tree sent to landfill has a carbon footprint...
19 Nov
A moss pole is the best way to grow climbing and creeper plants. Moss poles serve as the support system for the plants for most of the indoor variety. They're naturally plants that grow on other plants so attaching them to a moss pole mimics their preferred environment. In case of creepers, which produce roots all across their stem length, moss stick is a substitute for soil. If you plant is in a pot and not free to capture the ground, moss stick is...
01 Nov
Diwali is the festival that brings good luck to all. The lighted diya should not only enlighten the environment but also has to shed the darkness of poverty and ignorance. However, the question is how far we are able to understand and appreciate the fact that we are moving away from the real essence of the fiesta of light? The festival slowly but surely is becoming a problem for the environment due to the carelessness and heedlessness of the general...
17 Oct
Adorable ceramic miniature accessories to beautify your garden space, the new trend to gardening.Figurines in all shapes, sizes and colors are available to quench everyones creative sense. This decorative arrangementis usually set up in a container or small spaces and these ceramic accessories add a magical effect to your compact garden spaceThere are many lessons to be learned in the garden, and miniature garden are no exception. Make a minature garden with the kids to teach them the basics and...
04 Oct
Plants are those evergreen beauties of our nature which bring a fragrance of love and happiness with it when gifted in a wonderful assortment. This Navaratri surprise your loved ones by sending a beguiling bouquet of plant lending them another reason to celebrate this joyful festival. Plants carry several significance which speak our heart before our loved ones. So, select a wise bouquet of charming plants on this auspicious occasion of Navaratri making it special and memorable for ever and...
01 Oct
Known in different languages by a variety of names, Golu is perhaps one of India’s most unique regional festivals. Families across the south-Indian states celebrate ‘the toy festival’ by displaying various dolls and figurines on many tiers, usually in odd numbers.The dolls, which depict Indian mythology, adorn south-Indian households over the nine nights of Navratri, and invite Kolu (literally Divine Presence in Tamil) of our goddesses Saraswati, Parvati, and Laxmi. Friends and family members go to each other’s houses to...