Tag: garden
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Rooting for Tubers Festival – 3rd Edition
My obsession with all of these actually stems from the fact that I was born and raised in a small town in Kerala by parents who loved plants, gardens, and the outdoors! We grew a lot of fruit trees, vegetables, and tubers in addition to ornamental plants in our home. I suppose that because we…
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Which is the real Brahmi?
The debate over which plant is the true Brahmi centers on Centella asiatica, Bacopa monnieri, and Hydrocotyle varieties, each with distinct properties and usages in Ayurveda. In Kerala, Bacopa is primarily called Brahmi, while Centella is referred to in other regions. Understanding these differences is crucial for proper identification and use.
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DIY Hanging Shelf from fruit crates
Never make a reason that you don’t have space for a pot! When I asked my near by shop guy to home deliver the fruit crates they were throwing out- Initially they were puzzled(they might have thought why I need the junk) and later they agreed. I had many ideas in my mind and hence…
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Green Delights: The Lesser Known Edible Wild Plants of India(400+ plants)
The significance of wild and foraged edible greens, found in India, is discussed in the content. The nutritional benefits, environmental importance, and cultural heritage of these greens are highlighted. A comprehensive list of uncultivated, underutilized wild edible greens is aimed to be created by the author, with encouragement for mindful harvesting and sharing of knowledge…
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Gardening series – Red flame Ivy
☘️Murivu kolli/Murikooti/Muriyanpacha(Malayalam) Red -flame ivy/ Vrana ropani(Sanskrit) Family: Acanthaceae Botanical name: Hemigraphis colorata Blume 🌱This is one of the must have plants in every house 🌱The plant is famously known for healing wounds & stopping any external bleedings due to it’s antibacterial properties present in the leaves. 🌱Most of the households in Kerala will have…
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The connection between Holi and Palash tree
I didn’t know that Holi and the Palash tree were connected until recently. While reading about spring, festivals, food, and Ayurveda, I stumbled upon a Quora answer that mentioned this tree. After some research, I found out a lot about it and wanted to share it here. The Palash tree, also known as flame of…
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India’s Biggest Organic Gardening Event “Oota From Your Thota” – Don’t miss it!
If you are in Bangalore on Aug 25/26, please do not miss this wonderful event happening at Durgaparameshwari Ground, Opp. Ranga Shankara, JP Nagar. Visit OFYT page for more details. Register now for Free Entry, Gardening Consultation and Workshops! The Brochure for the event can be read here OFYT FB page – https://www.facebook.com/ofyt.org/ OTG FB page – https://www.facebook.com/groups/OrganicTerraceGardening/ …
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Garden Series – Maanganaari
Botanical name – Cosmos Sulphureus Common name – Maanganaari in malayalam, Cosmos in English. Native – Mexico. Plant can be propagated through seeds and it grows like weed. Courtesy – My Amma A.
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