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No cement, only mud: Bengaluru IT engineer’s sustainable home is inspired by the 5 elements of nature. His house blends modernism with mindfulness- Chinese proverb of the day: ‘He who plants a garden, plants happiness’ - A timeless life lesson on nurturing joy and hope through simple things
- Ravi Kishan’s luxurious Rs 20 crore Mumbai double-duplex home has a double-height terrace, gym and stunning interiors; Inside Laapataa Ladies actor's Goregaon residence
- Madhavan rarely goes to the market to buy veggies, explaining how his terrace garden fulfils 70% of his seasonal vegetable requirements: ‘The easiest ones to grow…’Dhurandhar star Madhavan almost never visits the supermarkets to buy vegetables. Reason? He has his own balcony garden which yields fresh s...05 Aug, 2026, 03.09 PM IST
- In Detroit, residents began turning vacant lots into urban farms, and today the city says it has more than 2,200 gardens and farmsDetroit's urban farming movement began with residents planting on vacant lots. This grassroots effort gained momentum after the 2008 financ...04 Aug, 2026, 05.01 PM IST
- Coffee grounds + eggshells for plants: Myth vs fact every home gardener should knowCoffee grounds and eggshells are popular gardening hacks, but science reveals a more nuanced picture. Used coffee grounds do not reliably l...04 Aug, 2026, 02.40 PM IST
- This ‘rock’ in Namibia is actually a plant that plays dead, fewer than 200 are leftThis ‘living stone’ plant in Namibia looks like a rock and plays dead to survive. Fewer than 200 remain as the rare species faces extinctio...04 Aug, 2026, 01.04 PM IST
- 200 years ago one of Earth's oldest plant chemicals was isolated but researchers now find ways to make new potential medicines with two poisonous flowersScientists have uncovered how two famously poisonous plants produce complex chemicals that could one day contribute to new medicines. Resea...03 Aug, 2026, 06.35 PM IST
- Brought in 1900s to save California's soil, this invasive iceplant is now suffocating native ecosystemsOriginally introduced from South Africa, highway iceplant has spread across large areas of California. The succulent groundcover expands ra...03 Aug, 2026, 03.20 PM IST
- 10-minute balcony gardening: 8 low-maintenance home plants that need less water and are perfect for busy peopleCreating a thriving terrace garden doesn't have to take hours of work. With the right plant choices, even busy people can grow fresh herbs,...02 Aug, 2026, 08.40 PM IST
- Happiness Habit of the day by Douglas Jerrold: 'Happiness is not to be picked in a stranger's garden. It grows at...' The English writer's lesson on finding happinessDouglas Jerrold’s quote, “Happiness grows at our own firesides, and is not to be picked in strangers’ gardens,” offers a timeless lesson on...02 Aug, 2026, 03.07 PM IST
- Should you water plants with warm or cold water? The answer might surprise youWater temperature significantly impacts plant health and growth. Lukewarm water is generally the safest choice for most plants. Extremely h...01 Aug, 2026, 02.50 PM IST
- Forget money plant: 7 plants you can bring home to attract wealth and prosperity, as per VaastuVaastu traditions associate certain plants with wealth, prosperity and positive energy. Beyond popular choices such as money plant, jade, t...01 Aug, 2026, 12.38 PM IST
- Can plants feel affection? Here's why many believe they doPlants demonstrate affection and joy through their growth and blooming flowers. Many plant owners believe talking to their plants fosters p...31 Jul, 2026, 11.58 PM IST
- Why people are using aluminium foil in their gardens: How can a simple kitchen item help plants get more light and keep certain pests awayAluminium foil offers gardeners practical benefits for plant care. Reflecting light onto lower leaves promotes healthier plant growth and d...30 Jul, 2026, 07.59 PM IST
- 5 fragrant plants from around the world that can turn your work-from-home corner into a stress-free zoneFragrant plants can transform a work-from-home space into a calmer and more refreshing environment. Varieties like lavender, gardenia, lemo...29 Jul, 2026, 10.52 AM IST
- Don’t throw away plastic bottles: How to make DIY planters and 7 other clever hacks to reuse themPlastic bottles can be reused creatively instead of being thrown away. From DIY planters and watering cans to cable organisers, funnels, bi...28 Jul, 2026, 06.59 PM IST
- Don't throw away struggling plants. This common kitchen powder could help improve soil, fight fungus, repel garden pests, and keep your potted plants healthier naturallyBaking soda offers gardeners a budget-friendly solution for plant care. It helps reduce fungal growth and discourages certain garden pests ...26 Jul, 2026, 10.05 AM IST
- From a 1937 garden planting to an ecological crisis: One Miconia tree now spreads 8.9 million seeds, endangering Queensland's iconic rainforestsToday, a single mature Miconia tree can produce over 8.9 million seeds in one season. What began as a 1937 garden introduction in tahiti ha...26 Jul, 2026, 12.00 AM IST
- From Jade vine to Olive tree: 6 plants believed to bring good luck, harmony and positive energyMany cultures believe certain plants help create a calmer, more positive home environment, even though there is no scientific evidence that...25 Jul, 2026, 10.14 AM IST
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