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PRESERVING CUT FLOWERS
Mix 1 pint lemon-lime soda, 1 pint water, 1 teaspoon mouthwash, and 1–2 drops of dish soap; Missouri Extension says the mix can help cut flowers last up to twice as longRevive your floral arrangements effortlessly with an easy homemade mixture that can make cut flowers bloom longer. Combine flat lemon-lime ...
Rare yellow flower unseen on California public land for 68 years resurfaces after cattle clear invasive weedsA rare yellow flower, unseen for 68 years, has reappeared on public land. Botanists discovered the caper-fruited Tropidocarpum in Californi...
Quote of the day by John Lennon: ‘I believe in everything until it's disproved…’ – ‘The Beatles’ co-founder on imagination as an important realityQuote of the day: John Lennon, a celebrated musician and cultural icon, championed the power of imagination. He believed in possibilities u...
Why putting a spoonful of this ingredient in vases keeps flowers upright and hydratedKeep your beautiful bouquets fresh for longer with a simple kitchen hack. A mix of sugar and apple cider vinegar in water provides energy a...
Why containers fade by midsummer and the deadheading rhythm that keeps them full and bloomingContainer plants can lose their appeal by mid-summer. Faded flowers make them look dull. Removing these spent blooms, a process called dead...
Why Gardening Feels So Much Harder Some Days Than OthersGardening effort is influenced by task order, not just physical exertion. Starting with simple tasks builds momentum and mental engagement,...
The Hydrangea Trick Everyone Swears By: Experts Say It Actually Makes Things WorseGardening myths about reviving hydrangeas are debunked by experts. Using sugar water and scratch tests are ineffective and harmful. Proven ...
Harvest Rosemary the right way — keep your plant thriving all year with these easy tipsTo maintain a healthy and flavorful rosemary plant, proper harvesting techniques are essential. Experts recommend harvesting in the late mo...
Melania Trump opens White House Gardens: What’s behind the 'controversial' removal of a 200-year-old tree?First Lady Melania Trump opened the White House gardens to the public on Sunday, giving visitors a last glimpse at the historic Southern ma...
This pesky 'weed' is the lifeline for bees, don't get rid of itOften considered as 'weed', dandelions are an important source of nectar and pollen for bees.
Destination wedding in India: Choosing destination, how much it costs, how to planFind out how to pick a destination and optimise your expenses for a unique wedding experience at beautiful locales.
Spring collection: The forgotten beans, fruits and flowers that are making a comeback in menusBefore the advent of summer, explore the beans, fruits and flowers that are enjoying a resurgence in menus even if we don’t see them much i...
Noma School of Dining is in as chefs take inspiration from the celebrated Copenhagen restaurantNoma — which remained on the top of restaurant lists ever since it zipped up the World’s 50 Best Restaurants in 2010 — has had an unprecede...
How a haveli in Dharampura is a perfect example of how Delhi's history can be restored & savedIt took six years of effort and a hefty dose of the Indian attribute called jugaad, backed by a fair bit of financial heft to revamp the he...
Food & Grocery retailer iOrderFresh inks strategic tie-up with Natural Ice Cream in Delhi NCRDelhi-based mobile-only food and grocery retailer iOrderFresh has partnered with Natural Ice Cream to deliver ice cream products to the doo...
Seventy per cent afforestation achieved in Arunachal PradeshThe state has 5,000 species of flowering plants, 600 species of orchids, 89 species of bamboos, 18 species of canes and 400 species of fern...
Centre sanctions Rs 75 cr to promote horticulture in PunjabThe Centre has sanctioned Rs 75 crore for Punjab under National Horticulture Mission to boost the state's horticulture sector.
- Once rich in biodiversity, Konkan mangroves on the decline now
The diversity and distribution of present day mangrove vegetation along the west coast and Konkan in particular, is under tremendous stress.
- Journey to China's 'Literally Magical' Yunnan
Yunnan’s attractions are exactly what their names declare them to be, but that doesn’t decrease their wow factor.
- There’s more to X’ian than terracotta warriors
Visitors to China may well be forgiven for thinking that Xi’an is just the base for a trip to the fascinating Terracotta Warriors.