03
Dec
The organic way to a better and healthy Garden – some Tips
Liquid Manure For Healthy Plants Kachcha cowdung 2 Kg Neem khali 11/2 (…
18
Jul
Kusum Gupta
This month the Indraprastha Horticulture Society recognises one of its earliest members, Ms.…
14
Jun
Flowers for the Summer Months – Raat Ki Rani
Spring witnesses a profusion of flowers with private residences in Delhi vying with…
03
Jun
Preparation for the Summer Garden
Summer is here, so get your gloves on and do these things in…
31
May
Success with Succulents and Cacti
There are many succulents that can be grown very successfully in the Delhi…
27
Apr
Waste to Black Gold
Waste is not waste when it is turned into nutritious compost for plants.…
27
Apr
Plants Grow to the Sound of Music : Fact or Myth?
People have always been fascinated with the question of whether plants respond to…
19
Apr
First Person Account of Growing and Caring for Succulents
“ My succulents have been happily growing and multiplying since last 7 to…
19
Apr
Mulberry – Benefits and Uses
Mulberry is a super food that contains vitamins minerals and micronutrients. All the…
27
Feb
Journey of IHS – Women Show the Way
Ms. Rachna Jain, the founder and secretary of Indraprastha Horticulture Society was interested…
13
Dec
Mushrooms are packed with goodness and health
Dr. Rekha Mehrotra, Dr. Kohinoor Kaur, Dr. Richa Sharma Department of Microbiology Shaheed,…
06
Nov
BONSAI CARE : Some Tips for the Winter Months
SOIL PREPARATION One should always prepare a general soil mix in advance. The…
28
Oct
Care and Maintenance of Fruit Trees
The previous article on 'Fruit Trees in Containers' https://www.indraprasthahorticulturesociety.com/fruit-trees-in-containers/ focussed on which fruit…
11
Sep
12 Simple Tips for Plant Care in the Monsoons
Plants thrive during the monsoons because of all that lovely rain combined with…
18
Aug
How to Grow Champa, The Tropical Beauty
Plumeria, or Champa as it is commonly known is a tropical plant with…
17
Jul
Lodhi Gardens – The green oasis in the heart of the city
Steeped in history and with its abundant flora and fauna, Lodhi Gardens is…
10
Jul
A Rose for Every Garden
Roses have delighted people since time immemorial. Their beauty and fragrance have inspired…
10
Jul
Tesu Flowers (Butea monosperma) and their Uses
Also called Flame of the Forest, the plant grows as a medium-sized tree…
10
Jul
Charcoal- a Gardener’s Friend
Charcoal as an additive serves various purposes in the garden. It can be…
20
Jun
Sunder Nursery – an Environmentalist’s Delight
Sunder Nursery, named for the Sunder Burj that welcomes visitors entering the park,…
16
Jun
Microgreens the ‘Vegetable Confetti’
Microgreens may be tiny vegetables, but they are packed with nutrients and flavour.…
16
Jun
Growing Health and Tradition at home – Growing Haldi
In Indian culture, the importance of turmeric goes far beyond medicine. The dark…
16
Jun
Aprajita- A Unique Beauty
Aprajita or Shankhpushpi, also called Butterfly pea, Clitoria Ternatea, or Bluebell vine is…
15
Jun
Natural way to keep the Mosquitoes away
In today’s world with all its modernisation and technological advancement the mosquito menace…
18
May
The Sweet Scented Desi Gulab
Roses have always been a source of inspiration for people through the ages,…
13
May
Mulching
In Northern India, extreme summer conditions prompt gardeners and plant lovers to ‘mulch…
13
May
For the Love of Haworthias
by Ram Gandhi Ever since I first started collecting succulent plants, Haworthias have…
16
Apr
Vibrant Bougainvillea
Bougainvillea is synonymous with wonderful summer blooms having vibrant orange, yellow, crimson, or…
16
Apr
BharwaBhindi Recipe
BharwaBhindi is a popular Indian dish where the okra (bhindi) is stuffed with…
16
Apr
The Hues and Patterns of Variegated Plants
Variegated plants enhance gardens and indoor spaces adding a wealth of hues and…
13
Apr
How to Grow Okra (Lady Finger) At Home
Okra, commonly known lady's finger or Bhindi in India, is a seasonal plant…
13
Apr
Common Plant Diseases and their Treatment
There are many pests that can attack our precious plants leaving them diseased…
