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BEST FLOWERS TO PLANT IN SPRING
Plant these 6 flowers now and your home garden would bloom with colour laterPlanting flowers at the right time can help create a colourful garden when the blooming season arrives. Marigolds, pansies, petunias, snapd...
In 1912, Jennie Butchart began filling an exhausted quarry with soil brought by horse and cart in British Columbia; the project grew into a garden recognised as a national historic siteIn 1904, Jennie Butchart reimagined a former quarry, crafting an exquisite garden paradise that is still maintained by her family. Over the...
Solar panels did more than generate power in a French nectarine orchard: positioned horizontally during frost, they kept buds up to 1.9°C warmer and cut damage to below 10%French researchers found solar panels can protect nectarine flowers from frost. Agrivoltaic systems kept flower buds significantly warmer d...
In 1993, a few bison were introduced to America's dying grasslands. Now, thousands of those beasts, once hunted to near extinction, are helping bring the prairie ecosystem back to lifeOklahoma's Tallgrass Prairie Preserve is restoring bison populations and their habitat. Bison grazing and wallowing create favorable condit...
Don’t let the Indian summer kill your garden: 7 heat-tolerant plants that can take the heatIndian summers can be tough on home gardens, but choosing heat-tolerant plants can help keep outdoor spaces green and colourful. Bougainvil...
What To Do With Coconut, Flowers & Prasad After Ganpati Visarjan 2026? Know What To Keep, Reuse Or CompostGanpati Visarjan is not only about immersing the idol of Lord Ganesha. Devotees also need to decide what to do with the coconut, flowers, p...
Don’t wait for winter. From pansies to fenugreek, 7 plants to grow now for a thriving seasonal gardenGrowing the right plants before winter arrives can help create a productive and colourful seasonal garden. Spinach, coriander, fenugreek, p...
Neighbours overlooking your balcony? Try these 6 plants for a natural privacy barrierBalconies can feel exposed when surrounded by neighbouring buildings, but the right plants can create a natural privacy screen while adding...
'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’...
Have empty wine bottles at home? Try these 5 easy DIY ideas to turn old bottles into beautiful home decorTransforming empty wine bottles into functional and decorative items can add charm to any home. These bottles can easily become elegant flo...
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...
How An Erratic Monsoon Might Make Us Appreciate WeedsUnpredictable monsoon patterns have resulted in an increase of weed growth, creating hurdles for farmers across the globe. Historically, we...
Have empty glass bottles at home? Try these 6 easy DIY ideas to reuse them for beautiful home decor and everyday useEmpty glass bottles can transform into stylish and functional decor for your home. They make for charming vases and innovative planters, pr...
Maharashtra farmer grows roses and other flowers on just one acre. His sustainable polyhouse earns him Rs 12,000 dailyArjun Sabale from Maharashtra has turned one acre into a thriving flower business by cultivating roses and gerberas in a naturally ventilat...
In 2012, Jason Mraz began farming 5 acres in California with organic practices. 14 years later, his family farm had grown thousands of trees while promoting regenerative agricultureSinger Jason Mraz has beautifully transformed his San Diego orchard into a thriving regenerative avocado farm. Since acquiring the property...
Dia Mirza turned her Mumbai home into a mini jungle. Actress shares 3 easy steps for beginners to attract birds, butterflies and beesActress Dia Mirza shared simple ways for people living in cities to bring nature closer to their homes. Flowering plants can attract birds ...
In 1997, NASA grew Brassica rapa on Mir for 122 days to test a full life cycle; seed-to-seed cycles succeeded, but space-grown seeds were smallerIn an exciting development, researchers have achieved seed-to-seed cycling of plants in microgravity environments, demonstrating gravity in...
Just hours from Pune, Mumbai, hills turn purple and yellow only once in 8 years. The monsoon spectacle is backThe Sahyadri hills, straddling the borders of Maharashtra and Karnataka, come alive with the stunning display of Karvi and Sonki flowers. T...
5 flowering plants that can bloom indoors almost all year and brighten up your homeWant flowers indoors for most of the year? African violets, peace lilies, anthuriums, Christmas cacti and kalanchoes can add colourful bloo...
7 plants that naturally make your home smell amazing without air freshenersWant your home to smell fresh without relying on artificial air fresheners? Fragrant plants can add natural floral, herbal or citrusy aroma...