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In 1970, George Harrison bought Friar Park at Henley-on-Thames; he restored its vast gardens and recorded music there, while his family still protects the estateIn his quest for peace, George Harrison poured his heart into restoring the once-neglected gardens of Friar Park, transforming them into a ...- Pamela Anderson grows homegrown roses for beauty treatments in her home garden. Actress shares 4 simple gardening tips for beginnersPamela Anderson has created a large kitchen garden at her seven-acre Vancouver Island property, growing vegetables, roses and sunflowers. S...
- Cockroaches in your kitchen? These simple steps can help get rid of them and keep them from coming backCockroaches are more than just a nuisance; they can trigger asthma and are experts at hiding. Experts emphasize that eliminating them requi...
- From spider plant necklaces to a Rs 99 lakh ‘Will’: How Jackie Shroff built Bollywood’s iconic plant personaJackie Shroff shared a humorous last will for his beloved plants on social media. His mock testament designated his spider plant as caretak...
- 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...
- No chemicals, only banana peels and water: This simple gardening hack can be a natural fertiliser for your plantsUsing discarded banana peels as a natural fertilizer is an effective way to nourish your plants while being kind to the environment. Homema...
- In 1922, Joy Morton turned 175 acres of his Illinois country estate into a tree museum west of Chicago; a century later, the Morton Arboretum spans 1,700 acresThe Morton Arboretum, founded in 1922, conserves biodiversity and enhances climate resilience. This living collection of trees offers signi...
- 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...
- Why are leopards showing up in tea gardens more than forests? IFS officer shares a thought-provoking postIFS officer Parween Kaswan’s X post has sparked discussion about why leopards are increasingly seen in tea gardens. A study on leopard habi...
- Akshay Kumar’s home is completely pest-free with no chemicals. Wife, Twinkle Khanna shares organic DIY pest spray; all ingredients are available in your kitchenAre you completely exasperated with unwanted guests such as red ants, cockroaches and other termites in your home? Bollywood superstar Aksh...
- In 2011, Arkansas prioritized Lake Conway-Point Remove to tackle pollution. 13 years later, Conway cut nitrogen 41% and phosphorus 44% with green infrastructure annuallyLake Conway-Point Remove story ultimately shows why the future of water-quality protection may depend on combining engineering with ecology...
- Madhavan grows muskmelon, lady’s finger, broccoli, and tomatoes in his balcony. Actor shares 7 steps to grow organic vegetables at homeR Madhavan is quite passionate about organic gardening and grows vegetables like lady’s finger, broccoli, tomatoes and cucumber at home. He...
- Milind Soman grows pumpkins, cucumbers and other vegetables in his greenhouse. He shares how to build a small greenhouse at homeDuring the 2020 lockdown, actor Milind Soman and his wife Ankita Konwar started growing their own vegetables at home. They also built a sma...
- Pamela Anderson’s 5,000 sq ft Vancouver garden has wildflowers, herbs and lots of vegetables. Actress shares 1 simple advice for first-time gardeners: ‘Make a lot of mistakes.’Baywatch actress Pamela Anderson's lush 5,000 sq ft garden at her Vancouver residence reflects her lifelong passion for gardening. From an ...
- Why did scientists ask 1,000 Swiss people to bury their underwear? What the buried 'underpants' could reveal about soil - The unusual science of measuring soil healthThe decomposition of cotton underwear has unveiled notable differences in soil biological activity throughout Switzerland. Private gardens ...
- America introduced Chinese Privet as an ornamental plant in 1852. It later spread across millions of acres of forestFirst spotted in 1852, Chinese privet has spread relentlessly across the American Southeast, wreaking havoc on local ecosystems. This invas...
- No gym, no heavy exercises. Pamela Anderson shares how gardening helps her stay fit at 59. Can it really replace the gym?Pamela Anderson has found joy and fitness in gardening, making it her go-to activity. This wholesome endeavor not only enhances energy expe...
- 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...
- ‘Toxic’ star Nayanthara’s swanky 16,500 sq ft Chennai home is next to Rajinikanth’s house. Dream home comes with vintage wooden floors, 1,500 sq ft bathroom, home theatre, gym and swimming poolNayanthara is back on the news. The ‘Lady Superstar’s ’ current film Toxic, which stars KGF star Yash in the lead, has set the box-office o...
- Los Angeles woman wants to go off the map and live on a Malibu farm at 30. At 22, the millionaire started growing watermelons, pomegranates and vegetables. How it all started?Once upon a time, Kylie Jenner envisioned a peaceful life beyond the glare of the limelight, dreaming of a serene farm in Malibu, complete ...
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