• 40 Best Summer Flowers for a Beautiful Garden

    Celosia Photos from Japan, Asia and othe of the world SHOP NOW Celosia flowers are truly one of a kind and are known for their wild-looking shapes and colors. While this vibrant bloom may look like it could be in a Dr. Seuss book, it should definitely be on your radar for the upcoming summer…

  • The interviews and reporting for this story were conducted in July 2024. Until 2016, Pritpal Singh’s family in Chandigarh had been cultivating wheat and paddy for 50 years. “The culture of monocropping is prevalent in Punjab and Haryana, where most families grow paddy and wheat throughout both Kharif and Rabi seasons. Sticking to specific crops…

  • The Top 12 Gardening Podcasts

    Whether you want to learn how to keep your garden plants alive, discover more about the art of gardening as a beginner, or just enjoy some lively conversation while you’re at work in the garden, there are plenty of podcasts for you. This list recommends twelve of the best podcasts about gardening worldwide, spoken in…

  • Indoor Hydroponics Boosts Cancer Patients’ Well-Being

    Indoor hydroponic gardening — a method of growing plants using nutrient-rich water instead of soil — could help cancer patients develop better mental health, eat a healthier diet and enjoy a better overall quality of life. These findings come from a pilot case-crossover study led by researchers at the Texas A&M University School of Public…

  • How to Grow an Herb Garden Indoors

    If you’ve ever wished you could snip fresh basil straight into pasta or add chives to scrambled eggs without running to the store, an indoor herb garden is your new best friend. And the good news? You don’t need a big kitchen, tons of sunlight, or major gardening skills to make it happen. We spoke…

  • How to Plant a Vegetable Garden

    If you have limited space or less time for watering and maintenance, growing a small crop of edibles in containers is a great way to experience vegetable gardening without the space or time commitment. Even better, plant and seed companies are creating more and more options for small space gardening with peppers, tomatoes, berries and…

  • Florist names five beginner-friendly plants that thrive in gardens without much work

    A professional florist named April has shared a list of five flowers that anyone can attempt to grow at home, no matter how much experience you have in the garden A florist has shared some tips for beginner gardeners(Image: Getty Images) Embarking on gardening as a hobby for the first time can seem intimidating. There’s…

  • 22 narrow kitchen ideas from our favourite interior designers

    Whilst most of us would jump at the chance to have one of the expansive chef’s kitchens usually seen in a Nancy Meyers film, it often simply is not possible – especially for those of us living in small flats or in refurbished Victorian houses. Galley kitchens can be a design challenge, as space is…

  • everything you need to know

    The RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2025 has officially arrived, with the annual garden extravaganza kicking off for a week of impressive displays. At this year’s event, sponsored by The Newt in Somerset, every Show garden is addressing issues such as climate change, sustainability, wellbeing and diminishing wildlife. They aim to tackle these problems with with…

  • Vegetables to plant in September & they’ll be ready to eat for your Christmas dinner

    IT may seem crazy to be looking ahead to Christmas, but if you’re a keen gardener you know that the festive prep starts now. A green-fingered expert shared the vegetables you should be planting now to enjoy them on the big day. Sign up for the Feed your Family for Less newsletter Thank you! A…