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University of Idaho buried cotton underwear in 34 Idaho fields for eight weeks; soil microbes broke down the cotton as a simple soil-health testThe University of Idaho employs an innovative cotton underwear test to assess soil health by monitoring how the fabric decomposes over an e...16 Sep, 2026, 02.10 PM IST- 152 acres, 300 boxwood shrubs, 100 chickens: Inside Martha Stewart’s 26-year-old New York farmhouse. How pruning, mulching and grooming keep her garden healthyMartha Stewart has transformed her New York farmhouse into a dynamic farm and creative hub, nurturing over 100 chicken breeds alongside 11 ...15 Sep, 2026, 01.48 PM IST
- Lay newspaper 2–3 layers thick around garden plants, then cover it with several inches of straw or compost; the paper blocks light while the top layer holds it downUsing newspaper as mulch provides a sustainable and cost-effective way to control weeds in gardens. This method involves layering newspaper...15 Sep, 2026, 01.10 PM IST
- 'Even if it's for a moment': Woman comes home after 6 months and finds something unexpected blooming in her father’s gardenA social media user shared a heartfelt reflection after returning home following almost six months away. Despite limited rains, her father’...15 Sep, 2026, 11.50 AM IST
- Jackie Shroff turned his Pune farmhouse into a mini forest: 700+ plants, organic gardens and an eco-friendly homeJackie Shroff’s farmhouse between Mumbai and Pune is a sprawling 44,000 sq ft green retreat with more than 700 plants and trees, organic ga...15 Sep, 2026, 11.48 AM IST
- NBA legend Bill Walton redesigned his San Diego home’s roofs for solar and installed tanks holding 32,000 gallons of rainwater; his family worked on the garden for 45 yearsBasketball icon Bill Walton has long embodied the principles of sustainable living. Together with his wife Lori, he nurtured an impressive ...14 Sep, 2026, 02.20 PM IST
- Mark Ruffalo shares how farm life changed his patenting style after he left city life for a 50-acre farm and grows strawberries and vegetablesMark Ruffalo has chosen to simplify life on his expansive 50-acre property in New York. Looking to minimise clutter and prioritise family t...14 Sep, 2026, 02.04 PM IST
- Plant potatoes only 1–2 inches deep, then cover them with 4–6 inches of straw, grass clippings, or newspaper; the method also makes tubers easier to harvestPlanting potatoes just beneath the surface and layering them with straw offers a plethora of advantages. This strategy effectively keeps th...14 Sep, 2026, 01.50 PM IST
- Stop buying edible flowers: 7 blooms you can easily grow at home in your garden or balconyEdible flowers can add colour, flavour and freshness to homemade meals while doubling as beautiful garden plants. Nasturtiums, calendula, p...14 Sep, 2026, 07.22 AM IST
- Tamil actor Sivakarthikeyan grows seasonal vegetables and leafy greens at his Chennai home. How to start an organic terrace vegetable garden for beginners?Actor Sivakarthikeyan has embraced the joys of cultivating a home garden, growing fresh vegetables and leafy greens for his family. This in...13 Sep, 2026, 09.21 AM IST
- You don't need big budget to start a terrace garden. Here are 6 low-maintenance vegetable plants to grow at home for under Rs 500Terrace gardening is an inventive solution for anyone wanting to cultivate fresh vegetables on a budget. By repurposing old buckets and con...12 Sep, 2026, 06.07 PM IST
- Suniel Shetty turned barren land into his Rs 20 crore Khandala dream home by planting 400 trees. Actor shares simple gardening hacks for beginnersSuniel Shetty has successfully transformed a barren land into a thriving green escape at his Khandala farmhouse. Together with his family, ...12 Sep, 2026, 07.46 AM IST
- Meet Soren Plante, the 5-year-old Utah inventor who became the world’s youngest active patent holder with a commercially useful gardening robotAt just five, Soren Plante had already done something most inventors spend years trying to achieve. The Utah youngster became the world’s y...11 Sep, 2026, 07.44 PM IST
- From Thai basil to avocados: Inside Oprah Winfrey’s sprawling garden where she grows more than 100 species in HawaiiOprah Winfrey’s Maui property is home to a diverse garden where she grows more than 100 species of fruits, vegetables and herbs. Her produc...11 Sep, 2026, 11.38 AM IST
- In 2008, 50 Cent helped revive 1 neglected Queens garden with rainwater harvesting. 18 years later, it remains the Curtis Jackson Community Garden and public green spaceThe Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson Community Garden in Queens underwent a major transformation beginning in 2007, when the former Baisley Park Co...11 Sep, 2026, 12.05 AM IST
- Snakes in your garden can seem like a big problem, but wildlife experts say it’s best to let them stayGarden snakes play a vital role in keeping pest populations in check, acting as natural predators that contribute to a vibrant ecosystem. H...08 Sep, 2026, 12.45 PM IST
- Jennifer Aniston’s tree lighting trick is the garden upgrade everyone will want this season. Here’s how to recreate itJennifer Aniston's Bel Air garden uses simple lighting to create a resort-like atmosphere. Trees are wrapped in warm white lights, tracing ...07 Sep, 2026, 07.37 PM IST
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