September is the ideal time to sow cool-season vegetables, herbs, and flowers. From spinach and broad beans to coriander and pansies, know what to plant now for a flourishing autumn and winter garden. Follow these tips on soil preparation, watering, and pest protection for a vibrant and productive outdoor space.
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.
Fairer Foods, a Chandigarh-based venture started by Cambridge University Law degree holder Meher Kairon, supplies freshly-harvested spices that are free of all additives. They claim their spices contain no food coloring, preservatives, fillers or anticaking agents.
“We plan as per the season and often scour through the local nurseries to get our seeds etc. In terms of a daily time commitment, it takes us a good two hours each day."
Just about every dish tastes better with fresh herbs and there's no better way to get fresh herbs than to grow them yourself at home. Here's how you can grow and get the most out of your herb garden.