La HuertaVik Winery, ChileVIK Winery in Chile's Millahue Valley provides a unique hyper-local dining experience. Its estate gardens supply fresh produce for daily ch...
17 Jun, 2026, 11.43 PM IST
No concrete obsession, no fancy paint: Bengaluru couple's home is 45% cheaper and stays 12 degrees cooler. How did they do it?A Bengaluru couple chose sustainability and natural materials for their home. This approach resulted in a structure significantly cheaper t...
01 Jun, 2026, 07.55 AM IST
Anand Mahindra is impressed by this Jaipur technique: Amid 40°C heatwaves, families are keeping homes cool without ACs while growing their own foodAnand Mahindra Praises Jaipur Rooftop Farming: Anand Mahindra praised a Jaipur-based startup for its rooftop farming initiative that is hel...
25 May, 2026, 11.32 AM IST
Why Your Banana Peel Jar Isn’t Feeding Tomatoes the Way You ThinkWhile banana peels are rich in nutrients, simply soaking them in water for plant fertilizer is largely ineffective. Research indicates that...
02 May, 2026, 04.55 PM IST
No AC, no cooler, yet one man from Rajasthan found a natural way to keep 4000+ homes heat-free: ‘It all started with an empty rooftop…’Scorching summer heat is a major concern for urban households, leading to overheated interiors and high electricity bills. In Jaipur, Prate...
29 Apr, 2026, 05.39 PM IST
Padma Shri winner’s house is free from waste and electricity bills. Here's how Indore’s ‘Janak Didi’ created zero waste homeAfter her husband's passing, Janak Palta McGilligan transformed her home into a zero-waste, electricity-free haven. Her residence is powere...
14 Apr, 2026, 09.28 PM IST
6 Spring Veggies You Can Grow From Seed to Harvest in Under a MonthSpring gardening offers quick rewards with fast-growing vegetables. Radishes, arugula, leaf lettuce, spinach, garden cress, and baby kale p...
13 Apr, 2026, 10.11 AM IST
Don't Toss This Common Kitchen Scrap: It's Plant Gold That Makes Garden Soil Richer FastYour kitchen waste holds immense value for your garden. Eggshells, banana peels, and coffee grounds are rich in nutrients essential for pla...
10 Apr, 2026, 05.18 PM IST
Most People Toss This Kitchen Scrap But Its Plant Gold That Can Boost Growth FastBanana peels, once discarded as waste, are now recognized as a potent source of nutrients for plant growth. Research highlights their rich ...
10 Apr, 2026, 05.17 PM IST
Your Kitchen Trash Might Be the Secret Ingredient Your Garden NeedsGardeners can transform everyday kitchen waste into valuable plant food. Items like banana peels, eggshells, and coffee grounds offer essen...
13 Mar, 2026, 06.07 PM IST
Want to be more fit and confident in 2023? Engage in community gardening, advise expertsThose who spent more time gardening are more likely to be fit and run a lower risk of being diagnosed with cancer.
24 Jan, 2023, 01.29 PM IST
West Bengal government comes up with its own organic restaurantRun by the Bengal agriculture department, organic fertilizers, rain water and sunlight would be the only ingredients for the vegetable bein...
27 Mar, 2017, 03.55 PM IST
Mother Dairy, IEISL in tie up to sell organic compost'Home Garden' is available at 350 Safal outlets across Delhi and NCR region, in 2 kg and 5 kg packs, priced at Rs 49 and Rs 99, respectivel...
11 Jan, 2016, 04.16 PM IST
Amazon introducing more options for online live plant category on the back of solid growthAmazon’s lawn-and-garden category has grown 10 times in the past two years with lucky bamboo and golden pothos being the most popular live ...
27 Nov, 2015, 04.49 AM IST
Bengaluru techie turns gardenerHariram Pagadala Sreenath grows over 40 varieties of vegetables, fruits and greens on his terrace and encourages others to become terrace f...
01 Jun, 2015, 12.54 PM IST
Raise a kitchen garden and bury pesticide worriesAn increasing breed of urban dwellers are trying to grow veggies in spite of leading a busy life.
10 Dec, 2013, 04.24 AM IST
- 'Urban farmers' growing fruit, vegetables at home to cut dependence on market
These urban farmers are using every inch of available space for growing fresh vegetables that are salubrious for household budgets as well.
18 Nov, 2011, 03.05 AM IST