June and July are India's rainiest months, making them the ideal time to plant flowers that thrive in monsoon conditions. Learn which blooms flourish, how to prepare soil, and avoid common mistakes.
Author: Shyla Whitmore
The lotus is India's national flower, symbolizing purity, resilience, and spiritual growth. Native to South Asia, it blooms seasonally and thrives in muddy waters, making it a powerful emblem of endurance. Used in religion, cuisine, and art for thousands of years, it remains deeply woven into India's cultural fabric.
Discover which vegetables come back every year without replanting. Learn how perennial veggies like asparagus, rhubarb, and sea kale reduce work, save money, and support sustainable gardening.
You can grow blueberries in a 5 gallon bucket-even on a Brighton balcony. Learn the right soil, watering, and variety choices for healthy, fruiting plants with minimal space.
White rice can last 25+ years when stored properly with oxygen absorbers and airtight containers. Brown rice spoils in months. Learn how to stockpile rice for emergencies without wasting money or risking spoilage.
Learn how to waterproof a terrace roof for gardening with step-by-step instructions, material recommendations, and tips to prevent leaks. Perfect for UK gardeners in rainy climates like Brighton.
Learn how to make your own topsoil using compost, screened soil, and coarse sand. Save money, avoid contaminants, and grow healthier plants with a custom soil blend that outperforms store-bought options.
Discover the Hindu deities tied to gardening and crop growth in India-from Prithvi and Indra to tulsi and sacred plants. Learn how ancient traditions still shape modern vegetable gardening in homes and fields across the country.
Rice feeds billions, but growing it requires perfect water control, warm temperatures, heavy soil, and relentless labor. Even small mistakes can wipe out an entire crop.
Drip irrigation kits save water, time, and boost garden yields. Learn if they're worth the cost for UK gardens, what to buy, how to install, and how to maintain them for long-term success.
Discover the best low maintenance garden with drought-tolerant plants, smart design, and natural systems that cut watering, weeding, and pruning. Perfect for busy people who want beauty without the burden.
Learn how to care for a bonsai tree as a beginner with simple, practical steps on watering, light, soil, pruning, and seasonal care. Avoid common mistakes and keep your mini tree thriving for years.