Gardening

Every monsoon, India’s landscapes come alive with rare wildflowers like Neelakurinji and Brahma Kamal. These fleeting blooms do more than dazzle — they feed bees, protect soil, and hold centuries of cultural meaning.

With a few simple, eco-friendly changes, you can turn your garden into a sanctuary for India’s birds, bees, and frogs this monsoon. Here’s how to get started, no matter the size of your space.

This monsoon, Immerse in season’s delights with homegrown jackfruit. From sunlight to sapling care, cultivate this superfood using tips from gardeners Abhijeet Prajapati and Mini Sreekumar.

Learn how to grow fresh and healthy ladyfinger (okra) at home during the monsoon season. This step-by-step guide covers everything from choosing seeds and preparing soil to harvesting tender pods, and is perfect for balconies, backyards, and beginner gardeners alike.

Discover how to grow fresh and healthy brinjal at home during the monsoon season, even in small spaces like balconies or terraces. Follow this easy, step-by-step guide to enjoy a rewarding harvest from June to September. You don't need a garden to do this.

The monsoon brings life to our gardens, but it can also leave compost bins waterlogged and messy. Using easy, practical tips, you can keep your compost healthy, prevent sogginess, and make the most of the rains.

Learn how Bhubaneswar’s Jayanti Sahoo turned her rooftop into a blooming organic garden. Follow her 8-step guide to grow fruits and vegetables at home using sustainable and space-saving techniques perfect for urban terraces.

In the heart of Chennai, S Veeralakshmi has transformed her rooftop into a 500-plant sanctuary — and helped over 1,500 people do the same. Her mission: to show that everyday climate action can start with a single pot.

The Imam Pasand mango, known for its royal flavour and melt-in-the-mouth texture, is a rare gem from Andhra Pradesh. This guide reveals how you can begin growing this mango variety at home, whether in a garden or a pot, with simple tools and a bit of care.

Afsana Parveen transformed her grief into a rooftop garden in Jhansi, nurturing over 200 plants. Inspired by her daughter’s memory, she grew fruits and vegetables, finding solace and purpose in gardening while fulfilling a shared dream of creating a vibrant sanctuary.