12 May
#1 – DECIDE WHAT YOU’D LIKE TO GROW IN YOUR HOME GARDEN Rule #1 – If you won’t eat a crop, don’t grow it in your vegetable garden. Focus on the fruits, vegetables or herbs that your family enjoys the most. Make sure your top choices make sense for your area. Figure out your gardening zone and estimated first and last frost dates. If possible, talk to successful gardeners in your area to find out which crops grow well and...
29 Apr
For many people around the world, the office is like a second home. Now that all of us are working from home, it is important to have a perfect work space that spreads positivity, improves concentration and reduces stress. Luckily, with a few Indoor plants, you can achieve all of these in one go. But how do you pick the right plant for your space? Well, we are here to help. There are actually hundreds of different plants that can...
27 Apr
Summer is here and u can see watermelons everywhere. That’s right it’s the right time to grow your own melons too. Watermelons are a tasty summer fruit that you can grow at home in your backyard or in a pot. All you need are a few simple tools, some space and some patience, and you'll have delicious watermelons of your own in no time. Sow the seeds. Collect seeds from your fruit if don’t have a seed packet with you....
21 Apr
PRICKING OUT, POTTING UP, AND TRANSPLANTING Why do we do it? We transplant young seedlings to individual containers in order to double or triple our supply of plants. Trays of seedlings can be ‘pricked out’ (teased apart and transferred into their own pots) as soon as they’re large enough to handle. Most vegetable and herb seedlings are easy to prick out as long as you do it while they are young and have fewer than 5 leaves. Below is a list of...
14 Apr
Why kitchen garden, you ask?. There’s absolutely nothing quite like fresh veggies, especially if you grow them yourself, which you can! In this blog, we’ll highlight the basics of kitchen gardening and planning: how to pick the right site for your garden, how to take care of it and how to select which vegetables to grow. PICK THE RIGHT LOCATION Picking a good location for your garden is absolutely the key. A sub-par location can result in sub-par veggies! Here...
03 Apr
Now that we’ve been ordered to stay home, the surrealness of the global pandemic has set in. While many people are coming together virtually, now is a good time to tend to your houseplants. Does your Dracaena need dusting? Is your Chinese evergreen getting too much sun? Are you watering your plants too much? Or not enough? Below, we offer some ways to cultivate your garden, while helping you stay sane in the process. 1 Start styling with plants You...
26 Mar
House plants are great at cleaning the air of our homes and offices, but they have the added benefit of helping boost our immune systems as well. House plants can scrub the air of toxins and help improve our overall well-being. Here's a look at some of our favorite immune-boosting house plants. Aloe Vera Aloe Vera has so many benefits that it is hard to name them all. This plant grows great indoors and can be used in juices,...
11 Mar
During the hot summer months, it can be difficult to keep the plants in your garden healthy, hydrated, and strong. Fortunately, there are several ways to keep your plants cool and properly hydrated. When the sun's beaming down, protect your garden by providing adequate moisture and shade. Read further to know 10 important things you can do to keep your plants protected during the summer months. Water your plants in the morning. During those hot summer months, it’s best to...
06 Mar
The Most Effective House Plants to Keep Your Family Safe from Virus &Bacteria Houseplants are the most effective at removing indoor air toxins and contaminants, guarding us from harmful bacteria and virus. Harmful pollutants, which are not confined to outdoor spaces, can be found in homes and offices. However, plants can help to improve indoor air quality and clean the air that you and your family breathe. As reported in a clean air study by NASA, plants can play a...
04 Mar
Hey there folks, this article is for all of you out there who would love to have a garden around you but are hesitant, keeping in mind the children at home. We bring to you Home plants for Chennai Climate that are also 100% safe for Children. Indoor plants are the perfect option for brightening up an empty space in your home. With many having air-purifying qualities and other health benefits as well, it makes sense to have some lush...