Every year around November, I notice the same thing in my neighbourhood. Gardens that looked lush in the monsoon turn tired and brown, and people shrug and say, "Garden season is over." It isn't. Winter is the best time to grow flowers in most parts of India, because the cool mornings, mild afternoons, and soft sunlight suit a huge range of plants. Whether you have a big lawn, a few...

Once the mornings turn cool, most people put their gardening tools away and call it a day. But November is actually when a winter vegetable garden in India starts to shine. The weather is mild, pests are fewer, weeds grow slowly, and vegetables like spinach, meethi, and carrots taste sweeter in the cold. Cold weather is a gift the perfect time for vegetables if you want to grow your own...

Every year around late October, the same thing happens. The mornings turn foggy, the air gets a little sharper, and gardeners across North India start looking at their plants with worry. Will the flowers plant survive? What about the money plant on the balcony? Should I even bother watering? If you have ever lost plants to a cold January night, you know it hurts. The good news is that winter...

Scroll through any Indian college student's Instagram story, and you'll spot it almost every time: a money plant trailing off a bookshelf, a tiny succulent sitting next to a laptop, a snake plant in the corner of a hostel room, or a balcony that looks like a mini jungle. A few years ago, this would have felt like an "uncle-aunty" hobby. Today, it's one of the most visible lifestyle shifts...

If you've ever wondered why your tomatoes look sad, or your chillies refuse to grow despite regular watering, the answer almost always lies underground. Soil preparation for vegetables is the most important step if you want to do gardening, more important than seeds, more important than fertilizers. If you get the soil right, everything in gardening becomes easier.  In this guide, we'll talk about everything about soil and how to...

If you are in love with indoor plants with jaw-dropping foliage and want to bring a unique plant into your home, the begonia rex deserves a spot on your shelf. This plant, also known as the painted leaf begonia, this plant is famous for its swirling, multi colored leaves that look almost hand-painted, like someone painted the leaves with their own hand. Unlike flowering houseplants that need blooms to impress,...