Gardening

In just a few weeks, a handful of radish seeds can turn an ordinary corner of your home into a lively classroom. As children water, wait, and watch green shoots emerge, they realise how care and consistency shape results.

Growing tomatoes at home is simpler than it seems. This step-by-step guide walks you through choosing varieties, preparing soil, watering correctly, and harvesting even in small spaces.

What started as therapy to overcome the struggles of having a child with ADHD, Sushma Reddy took terrace gardening to another level growing 300 plants, including 70 fruit trees, on the terrace of her rented apartment in Bengaluru. She shares her expertise.

Growing fruit trees in pots presents a viable and delightful solution for those limited by small spaces and gardens. Here are five fruit trees that thrive in containers and demand minimal maintenance.

In Thrissur, Kerala, a former government teacher built a business around rare lotus and water lily plants, selling exotic varieties and earning up to Rs 40,000 a month from her home garden.

In a 400-sq-ft flat in Dombivli, 38-year-old Asmita Purohit has turned her small balcony into a thriving ecosystem of over 70 plants, sparrows, and butterflies. What began as a way to cope with personal loss has grown into a model of sustainable urban living, showing how even low-light apartments can nurture nature with compost, bioenzymes, and patience.

A practical step-by-step guide to growing avocados indoors in India. Covers varieties, pots, sunlight, watering, pruning and harvesting for small urban homes.

Watch a tiny seed grow into a colourful capsicum plant and let children join every step of the journey. From digging soil to harvesting fresh peppers, this family-friendly guide brings learning and the joy of gardening to your home.

From Brahmi to Neem, veteran botanist and lifelong gardener Swapna Ghosh shares seven medicinal plants that are easy to grow, low-maintenance, and rooted in everyday Indian wisdom.

Cold winter nights can damage city plants without warning. Learn how frost affects urban greenery and some practical, easy-to-apply steps to protect gardens, terraces, and potted plants during sudden temperature drops.