Pamela Anderson grows homegrown roses for beauty treatments in her Vancouver home garden. Actress shares 4 simple gardening tips for beginnersPamela Anderson has turned her seven-acre Vancouver Island property into a thriving kitchen garden, where she grows vegetables, roses and s...
09 Sep, 2026, 07.19 AM IST
Think a money plant always brings wealth? 6 places where you should never keep itMoney plants are popular indoor plants associated with prosperity in Vastu Shastra, but their placement is believed to matter. Vastu guidel...
07 Sep, 2026, 12.03 PM IST
Psychologist Carl Jung grew corn at his famous lakehouse retreat in Switzerland. 5 easy steps to grow corn for beginnersCarl Jung, a renowned psychologist, found solace in simple living at his Swiss retreat. He deliberately chose a life without modern conveni...
06 Sep, 2026, 07.36 PM IST
Michigan scientists in 2024 dyed a lake blue and added fertilizer to test if blocking sunlight could prevent algal blooms; rain washed away the dye and the water turned greenScientists dyed Peter Lake blue to test sunlight reduction for algal bloom prevention. Repeated rainfall washed out the dye, allowing algae...
06 Sep, 2026, 02.20 PM IST
Don’t throw away these leaves: 5 plants you can grow from a single leafLeaf propagation is a simple way to grow new plants without buying seeds or cuttings. Several popular houseplants and succulents can produc...
06 Sep, 2026, 12.43 PM IST
Best pizzas are made from fresh ingredients. 8 pizza herbs and toppings you can grow in your kitchen gardenPlanning to bake a pizza at home? The best pizzas are those which are prepared from fresh ingredients, as frozen, heavily processed vegetab...
04 Sep, 2026, 07.34 PM IST
In 1991, EPFL scientists Brian O’Regan and Michael Grätzel developed solar cells inspired by plant photosynthesis. 34 years later, the technology had reached 12% efficiencyIn 1991, EPFL scientists Brian O’Regan and Michael Grätzel developed a solar cell inspired by plant photosynthesis. Their dye-sensitized so...
04 Sep, 2026, 07.25 PM IST
Don’t throw away your banana peels: This simple banana peel and water trick could give your plants a natural nutrient boostBanana peel, when diluted in water, contains a high concentration of minerals that plants require for optimal development. Likewise, this m...
04 Sep, 2026, 03.55 PM IST
In 2018, a University of Hawaii study compared green and white roofs in Honolulu; the green roof was reported to have lower peak temperatures at the surface and nearby airA University of Hawaii graduate student tested green roofs against white ones. The green roof proved significantly cooler than the adjacent...
04 Sep, 2026, 02.00 PM IST
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...
03 Sep, 2026, 02.50 PM IST
In the 1830s, America imported autumn olives from eastern Asia to stop erosion and reclaim mines; now the plant infests much of the United StatesAutumn olive, introduced from Asia, was used for erosion control and land restoration. This shrub's nitrogen-fixing ability and rapid growt...
02 Sep, 2026, 10.19 PM IST
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...
02 Sep, 2026, 02.56 PM IST
Your plants may be drowning: 6 monsoon mistakes that can kill houseplantsMonsoon can be tricky for houseplants, with excess humidity and slower soil drying creating the perfect conditions for root rot and fungal ...
31 Aug, 2026, 03.09 PM IST
In a 2023 China tea-field trial, bushes grew beneath tracking solar panels; fresh-leaf yield was 15.3% higher while annual average PAR was 52.9% of the controlA recent Chinese agrivoltaic study revealed that solar panels can boost tea bush production. While these plants receive diminished light, t...
30 Aug, 2026, 01.30 PM IST
Lambs grazing under an Oregon solar farm had 38% less grass than those in an open field, yet gained the same weight as shade made the pasture more nutritiousLambs grazing beneath solar panels at an Oregon State University research farm had access to 38% less forage than lambs in an open pasture,...
29 Aug, 2026, 07.15 PM IST
In 2024, a Nature Sustainability study tested radiative cooling film on crops; field trials lowered air temperatures by up to 4.6°C and increased biomass by up to 370%Innovative films designed for dryland crops are making a remarkable impact by minimizing heat and water loss. These films effectively permi...
29 Aug, 2026, 02.50 PM IST
7 house plants that keep multiplying: Buy them once and grow your collection for yearsSome plants can keep multiplying after you buy them once, helping you expand your garden without repeatedly spending money. Spider plants a...
28 Aug, 2026, 01.21 PM IST