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 … [Read more...] about Start the New Year with a New Green Resolution
Growing Plants
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 … [Read more...] about How to Grow Spinach in Containers
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. … [Read more...] about How to Grow Marigold in Containers
How to Grow Tulsi Plant in Containers
The Tulsi is an aromatic herb that is steeped in ancient Hindu mythology and revered for its medicinal and spiritual properties. It can be easily grown in pots and is present in most religious-minded homes. There are over a hundred different varieties of Tulsi but the ones … [Read more...] about How to Grow Tulsi Plant in Containers
How to Grow Drumstick Trees (Moringa) in Containers
No South Indian Sambar is complete without the drumstick. Drumsticks are said to contain 92 kinds of nutrients, 18 amino Acids, 46 antioxidants, and 9 essential amino acids. Plus the leaves of the Moringa tree are used in every South Indian kitchen to make tasty nutritious greens … [Read more...] about How to Grow Drumstick Trees (Moringa) in Containers