Basics of Gardening

LEAF CURLING OR FOLDING – HOW TO INTERPRET UPCURL OR DOWNCURL

In Today’s post, we will look into how to interpret different patterns of leaf curling – like upcurl, down-curl and side-curl and then diagnose possible reasons for leaf curl and treat this problem accordingly. When you see leaves of your plant curling – whether upwards or downwards, your plants are …

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TOP 3 SOIL PH TESTING METHODS & HACKS FOR GARDEN | BAKING SODA / VINEGAR / LITMUS TEST

In Today’s post, we will look into 3 easy methods and hacks to test your garden soil PH at home and discuss the importance of ideal soil PH for plant growth and yield.   Sunlight, water, nutrients—these are the basic requirements for plants to thrive. But did you know that …

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10 Reasons & Easy Solutions to Premature Bud, Flower or Fruit Drop off

In Today’s post, we will look into 10 important causes of Premature Bud, Flower or Fruit drop off. You can easily diagnose the cause and treat this problem of bud blast accordingly. Plus an extremely useful bonus tip in the end that can put an end to this problem.  Every …

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DIY SEASONAL VEGETABLE PLANTING CALENDAR USING SOIL TEMPERATURE FOR ALL ZONES

In Today’s very important post, we will look into DIY season wise vegetable planting calendar which works in any zone you live in, anywhere in the world. The importance of Soil temperature for planting, how to measure soil temperature using a thermometer and also using your smart phone and other …

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HARVESTING A LOT OF GINGER AND TURMERIC GROWN ORGANICALLY

In Today’s post, let’s look into harvesting ginger and turmeric, grown organically in containers. When to Harvest and How to harvest. About 7 Months back, we planted some pieces of grocery bought ginger and turmeric rhizomes. Let’s take a quick recap of that step by step process which is common …

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WASTE DECOMPOSER MIRACLES AND HOW TO MAKE DIY MICRONUTRIENT FERTILIZER

In Today’s post, we will look into an almost free 100% organic fertilizer cum pesticide formula developed by the National Centre for Organic Farming, Ministry of Agriculture, Government of India. This is the most economical all in one, bio-fertilizer, bio-pesticide, quick bio-waste composter, and has many other uses in gardening …

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TOP 10 CAUSES FOR LEAF YELLOWING AND LEAF BURNING WITH TREATMENT

In today’s post, we will look into top 10 reasons for leaf yellowing and leaf browning or burning at tips and edges along with the solutions and will also show you few related simple gardening tricks and hacks to treat these problems. When you see leaves of your plant turning …

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EASILY GROW THESE 10 VEGETABLES FROM KITCHEN SCRAPS AT HOME

In Today’s post, let’s look into easy ways to grow 10 vegetables from veggies and scraps from your kitchen. It’s a quick video, about 1 minute for each veggie with results.   ONIONS: Onions are actually grown from seeds to get bulbs. One seed generally gives one bulb. However if …

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