Gardening

Whether you are new to bonsai or ready to grow your living art, this practical guide offers tips on choosing the right trees, styling them beautifully, and building a miniature garden that fits your space and lifestyle.

Bring the monsoon indoors with fresh and homegrown coriander. This guide shows you how to plant, look after, and harvest coriander in small spaces, a rewarding way to add greenery and flavour to your everyday cooking.

From ancient maple leaf to 1,000-petal lotus, Kerala-resident Lathika Suthan turned her terrace into a thriving garden. By growing water lilies and lotuses, she turned her hobby into a flourishing business. She shares how she learnt simple methods to master the art of growing these exotic flowers effortlessly at

Datura’s ghostly blooms and nocturnal charm make it a showstopper in any urban garden. With the right care, even a balcony can become its stage.

Learn how to cultivate Karonda during the monsoon with these six simple steps for propagation, soil preparation, pest control, and harvesting to enjoy the tangy flavour of this unique Indian berry at home.

From temple offerings to hair care rituals, the hibiscus flower does it all. Here’s how to grow this colourful powerhouse on your balcony with just a pot, sunlight, and a bit of love.

Syed Alfatah Manzoor’s 300 square feet home garden is brimming with vegetables and fruiting plants, herbs and even has a fossil!

In Kerala’s Western Ghats, 20 local women are restoring a rainforest from the roots up. At Gurukula Botanical Sanctuary, they’ve nurtured over 2,000 native plant species and brought back birds, frogs, and even signs of tigers — with no formal training, only care.

Monsoon is not just for chai and cosy corners, it’s the perfect time to grow herbs like coriander, mint, tulsi, and more on your balcony. This guide walks you through simple growing methods, care tips, and how to make the most of the rainy season in even the smallest of spaces.

These fuss-free plants thrive during the rainy season and ask for almost nothing in return — perfect for beginners, lazy gardeners, or anyone short on time.