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 … [Read more...] about Companion Plant Pairings to Grow a Healthy Garden
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 … [Read more...] about How to Grow Cilantro or Coriander in Containers
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 … [Read more...] about Inexpensive Seed Starting Containers You can Reuse From Home
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 … [Read more...] about How to Grow Arum Lily or Calla Lily Plants in Containers
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 … [Read more...] about How to Grow Tomatoes in Containers