Pujo is only days away. The dhak practice sessions have started, the Pandal bamboo is up at every second crossing, and if you are Bengali, your shopping bags are already half full. Sarees, panjabis, shoes, sweets, and gifts are all on the list. This year, add one more item: Durga Puja gift plants. This guide […]
Do you think a garden needs a lot of money? Not at all. Today, flowering plants under ₹200 are easy to find in Indian nurseries and online plant stores. With the right plant and a little care, your balcony or terrace can be full of flowers. In this blog, we will look at the affordable […]
Every year when Navratri arrives, the same rush begins in the markets. Markets are full of crowded, prices of fresh coriander, green chillies, lemons, and sweet potatoes jump, and the quality is often disappointing. What if your own balcony or windowsill could supply a good part of your fasting kitchen? If you are wondering what […]
Let me say something first: a beautiful balcony doesn’t need a big budget. A few clay pots, some good soil, and the right flowering plants under ₹100 are enough to turn a dull corner into a place you actually want to sit in with your evening chai. Every nursery owner in India will tell you […]
Chhath Puja is not just a festival for many indian families, especially in Bihar, Jharkhand, eastern Uttar Pradesh, and now across in India. It is a feeling. The ghats, the folk songs, the soft smell of thekua frying, and women standing in water at sunset all stay in memory for years. Behind all this beauty […]
Navratri is one of the most loved festivals in India. These nine nights are dedicated to Maa Durga and her nine forms, and the festival comes twice a year. Chaitra Navratri arrives with spring, while Sharad Navratri comes after the monsoon and is celebrated with the most energy. For nine days, homes fill with fasting, […]
Every December, markets fill up with plastic stars, beautiful shiny baubles and artificial garlands because Christmas is coming. But the homes that feel most festive are usually the ones with a few beautiful real plants near the window, a splash of red by the door and some green draped along the staircase. If you want […]
Diwali is over, the diyas are packed away, and the festival of brother and sister, Bhai Dooj, is right around the corner. You have the Tika thali ready, but what do you give your brother or sister this time? Sweets disappear in a day, and showpieces gather dust. A plant is a different and unique […]
Navratri is one of those festivals that changes the entire feel of a home. Diyas are lit every evening, the sound of dhol fills the air, and each day is dedicated to a different form of Maa Durga. But one thing that truly makes this festival special is the flowers for Navratri offered during the […]
Do you remember the last few weddings you attended? How many of the return gifts are still with you? The steel box, the decorative showpiece, the scented candle that never got lit? Most of us can’t remember. Many of these gifts end up in a cupboard, get passed on to someone else, or get thrown […]
