There is something nascent and beautiful about a meadow dotted with wildflowers, petals damp with overnight dew. Flowering plants that also provide ground cover have always been highly sought after, for reasons more than one. Aesthetic beauty is, of course, the primary reason. But the rest is equally important- a ground cover of flowers adds […]

Companion planting is a tradition that goes back thousands of years, and can even be dated to the Mesoamerican times, cottage gardens in England and the luscious gardens of Asia. It was used to increase crop yield, reduce pest infestation and serve as a habitat for beneficial insects. Keyword being beneficial, and not those annoying

Gardening is not just about harvesting and picking out yields, but the satisfaction of seeing the plants grow. It’s a highly de-stressing activity, and surely, the time you spend with your plants is invaluable. But it still all comes down to how much fruits your efforts can bear. A lot of plants require replantation to

Eating canned veggies and homegrown fresh veggies doesn’t have the same effect on your body. Veggies we harvest in our home garden definitely have more nutritional value than those store-bought packages.  You’d be surprised to know how quickly some of the veggies can grow and you can easily harvest them by yourself. I personally have