organic gardening

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.

Turn your kitchen counter into a mini farm! With just seeds, soil, and sunlight, you can grow fresh, nutrient-rich microgreens at home in 10 days, bringing health, flavour, and freshness straight into your everyday Indian meals.

Learn the art of permaculture farming with this step-by-step guide. From nurturing soil and conserving water to cultivating a mix of plants and animals, discover how to create a sustainable garden or farm that grows in harmony with nature.

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.

As the monsoon fades and cooler days set in, late August opens a special window for home gardeners. This change of season offers the perfect chance to prepare for months of fresh, home-grown abundance — if you know when and how to begin.

Learn how to grow chikoo (sapodilla) at home this monsoon with our step-by-step guide. From choosing the right variety to planting, watering, mulching, and harvesting, discover everything you need to enjoy homegrown chikoo fruit right from your garden. Perfect for beginners and enthusiasts alike.

On weekends, a software tester from Kochi nurtures 300 vibrant Portulaca varieties from half an acre—fulfilling 50–100 orders daily by transforming her passion into profit.

From jasmine and dragon fruit to tomatoes and ash gourd, Mala Raghavan’s rooftop garden not only feeds her family but also fills her life with purpose and peace. Here’s how she did it and you can do it too!

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.

Tired of city life, a couple moved from Mumbai to a quiet hill in Mahabaleshwar. On abandoned land, they began again — growing food, building a zero-waste farm, and learning to live simply. Today, their journey inspires others to slow down, reconnect with nature, and find joy in doing things differently.