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Common Mistakes in Growing Tomatoes in Containers and How to Avoid Them

Growing tomatoes in containers can be quite rewarding but for newbie gardeners it almost always is a disaster. Tomatoes are inevitably always struck by the dreaded tomato blight disease, which is sometimes out of our control, but there are other simple, yet silly mistakes that we tend to make that often leads to a disastrous crop. If you can avoid making these mistakes, you can increase your chances of growing tomatoes successfully in containers.

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Panchakavya – One of the Best Organic Plant Growth Promoters

Panchakavya – a Sanskrit word meaning “a mixture of five products” has often been used in Hindu rituals and for various medicinal purposes. This miraculous concoction is also a plants best friend. Panchakavya has been found to protect soil micro-organisms, keep pests away and increases the yield of fruits and vegetables. Here’s a closer look at how you can use Panchakavya to grow healthy plants organically.

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Companion Plant Pairings to Grow a Healthy Garden

Do you want a healthy sustainable garden? Although sunlight, water and nutrients will help your plants grow well, there is a certain wisdom in companion planting that have helped farmers for ages. Companion plants are basically different groups of plants that are planted together to help each other grow. They provide a ton of benefits, which you can read about here, but in this post, I’ll share with you some useful companion plant pairings that you can try out in your own garden.

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How to Grow Cilantro or Coriander in Containers

Coriandrum sativum popularly known as coriander or cilantro is a wonderfully fragrant herb that is a staple in most Indian kitchens. But you won’t find this plant in most home gardens. That may be due to the perception that the coriander plant is difficult to grow. But that’s not the case at all. If you follow these simple planting instructions, you can have the freshest, cleanest coriander to garnish your meals everyday. Here are some tips on how to grow cilantro or coriander in containers in your home garden.

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Inexpensive Seed Starting Containers You can Reuse From Home

Seed starters are ideal to help your seedlings to grow. Although you may think it is a waste of money, it does come in handy when you wish to grow healthy plants of a uniform size in bulk. If buying a seed starter doesn’t fit into your budget, you can always use your creativity and find something in your home that can double up as a seed starter. Here are some tried and tested seed starting container ideas that people have already been using around the world.

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How to Grow Arum Lily or Calla Lily Plants in Containers

With their exotic blooms and lush green foliage, Arum lilies make a great addition to the garden. The Arum lily, also known as Calla lily is available in a variety of colors including white, yellow, pink, orange, and purple. It is a genus of flowering plant that is actually not related to true lilies. In this post, we discuss how to grow Arum lily plants in containers.

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How to Grow Tomatoes in Containers

You’ll never find an Indian kitchen without tomatoes. They are a prime ingredient in most curries, make a great addition to salads and even make for a refreshingly cool drink. Tomatoes grow easily from seeds but I’ve found it next to impossible to grow them into healthy plants with a rich yield. I realized that was because I was taking care of the plants the wrong way. If you are struggling to grow tomatoes in containers, here’s a guide to help you get started.

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Homemade Organic Rose Fertilizers for Your Rose Garden

Roses love being fed. The more you nourish your rose plant, the more healthy the plant will be and the more flowers will bloom. If you don’t want to frequently buy rose fertilizers from a nursery or online store, no worries. You can create your own homemade rose fertilizer at little or no cost. And the ingredients are more closer than you think : right inside your kitchen. Here are some great organic rose fertilizers you can make using ingredients found in your kitchen.

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Compost Tea Benefits and How to Make It

One of the key ingredients of a good potting mix is compost. Compost is the source of of nutrients for the plants. In my post on how to make a compost from your kitchen waste I showed you how you could make your own organic compost with very little investment of time and money and have an endless supply of nutrition for your plants all year round. We discuss the major benefits of compost tea and show you how you can make your own compost tea at home to nourish your garden.

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5 Lovely Plants to Gift Your Valentine This Year

Flowers are one of the most romantic ways to show your loved ones how much you cherish them. While chocolates and other fancy gifts are great, they are a token of love that is soon forgotten. If you want to treat your loved one to a gift they are  not likely to forget any time soon, consider giving them a beautiful plant or two. Skip the chocolates and consider these gorgeous plants to gift your Valentine this year!

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Best Vegetables to Grow in January in India

Whether you live in the capital city of India or down south, you know that the quality of air and food in the country has deteriorated considerably.  If you have promised to make a green start to the year, January is the perfect time to get started. Start with a vegetable garden and grow these vegetables to reap a rich harvest in the coming months. Here is a list of the best vegetables to grow in January in India.

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Beginners Tips for Growing Roses in Containers

I am yet to meet a person who hasn’t been enchanted by roses. If you are a gardening enthusiast chances are, you want a mini rose garden in your home. If you live in an apartment where there’s no space for a mini garden, you can still grow roses in pots and containers. Most varieties of roses can be grown in containers and if this is your first time growing roses in a container, here are some beginner tips for growing roses in containers in your terrace garden!

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Start the New Year with a New Green Resolution

Hi everyone! I’m back after a long hiatus with renewed energy and inspiration. In 2016, my organic garden yielded plenty of fresh greens and vegetables. I managed to collect lots of brinjals, tomatoes, radish, lady’s fingers, bitter gourd and snake gourd among others. Fresh spinach, drumstick leaves, red and green greens was also abundant. As for my flower collection, I only managed some roses, hibiscus, jasmine, and zinnias.

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How to Grow Spinach in Containers

Spinach isn’t just a fancy food for cartoon heroes. Remember Popeye’s (the sailor man) love for the superfood that turned him into a strong macho guy? It has plenty of fantastic health benefits that it won’t hurt you to cook some every week. The good news is that you can grow spinach just about anyway in containers and it doesn’t need too much sun either. So why not pot some today? Here’s how to grow spinach in containers.

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How to Make Compost from Kitchen Waste

The key to making any good compost is to find a proper balance between the greens and the browns. In my previous post, I discussed the key ingredients to making a good compost and items you should never use for composting. If you are new to composting, you may be concerned about getting the whole process right. In this post, I show you how to make compost from kitchen waste. It is cheap, easy to do and requires less investment but brings in a lot of returns.

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How to Grow Marigold in Containers

Marigold plants are easy to grow, make for great companion plants and add colour and beauty to a garden. It is a fast growing annual plant that produces gloriously happy yellow and orange flowers. They do have an offensive smell, but that add a rich exotic look to your garden. Plus, they attract bees and other pollinators. In this post, I’ll show you how to grow marigold in containers.

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The Complete Guide to Using Organic Fertilizers in Your Garden

The key to growing fresh and healthy fruits and vegetables, abundant flowers, and gorgeous ornamental plants lies in the fertility of the soil. In terrace gardening it becomes all the more important to ensure fertility since the soil is limited to containers and its essential nutrients are depleted quickly. In this post, you can learn about the different types of organic fertilizers available in the market, the benefits of using the different types of fertilizers and tips on using organic fertilizers for your plants.

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