Dr Khwaja Ali Shahid

GARDENING: MY NAME IS RED

GARDENING: MY NAME IS RED

When shifting individual tomato saplings to their permanent location, the trick is to sow them as deep down into the pot or the Published 3 days ago
GARDENING: THE TOMATO SHIFT

GARDENING: THE TOMATO SHIFT

The tomato plant needs careful nurturing after it germinates, from separating tangled seedlings to fending off transplant shock… Published 09 Feb, 2025 07:45am
GARDENING: RED RIGMAROLE

GARDENING: RED RIGMAROLE

Tomatoes have a long and intriguing history — from their debated classification to their role in cuisine worldwide… Published 02 Feb, 2025 07:53am
GARDENING: BIENNIAL BLOOMS

GARDENING: BIENNIAL BLOOMS

The tall and colourful hollyhock will brighten up your garden, but the flower can take up to two years to be ready Published 05 Jan, 2025 07:39am
GARDENING: PULLING OUT THE BEET

GARDENING: PULLING OUT THE BEET

One common indicator that the beetroot is ready for harvest is when the plant starts popping out of the soil surface Published 22 Dec, 2024 07:08am
GARDENING: BEAUTY AND THE BEET

GARDENING: BEAUTY AND THE BEET

With shades of maroon, red and pink, the beetroot plant is as beautiful as any vegetable can get. But there are a couple Published 15 Dec, 2024 09:04am
GARDENING: ROOTING FOR THE BEET

GARDENING: ROOTING FOR THE BEET

Depending upon conditions and weather, and with high-quality input of seeds and soil, beetroot seedlings are likely to pop out in Published 08 Dec, 2024 06:55am
GARDENING: BEET GENERATION

GARDENING: BEET GENERATION

Locally known as chuqandar, the dark maroon and sweet beetroot features heavily in our diet, ranging from its raw form to Published 01 Dec, 2024 08:00am
GARDENING: FISHY BUSINESS

GARDENING: FISHY BUSINESS

Raw fish scraps might repel with their smell, but their high nutrient content makes them a godsend for your garden Published 17 Nov, 2024 09:15am
GARDENING: DANGEROUS SEEDS

GARDENING: DANGEROUS SEEDS

While most fruit and vegetable seeds pack plenty of health benefits, some of them can have unintended health Published 10 Nov, 2024 07:08am
GARDENING: ANNIE GET YOUR SPRAY GUN

GARDENING: ANNIE GET YOUR SPRAY GUN

Easy to assemble and extremely user-friendly, the spray gun is essential for kitchen gardeners to keep pests at bay… Published 03 Nov, 2024 08:49am
GARDENING: ALL ABOUT THE CABBAGE HEAD

GARDENING: ALL ABOUT THE CABBAGE HEAD

Depending upon the type, it can take between four to six months from sowing seeds before the cabbage is ready to harvest Published 20 Oct, 2024 08:30am
GARDENING: MON PETIT CHOU

GARDENING: MON PETIT CHOU

While the round and plump cabbage is easy to grow, even minor missteps, such as over-hydration or limited sunlight exposure, Published 13 Oct, 2024 08:58am
GARDENING: HOMAGE TO CABBAGE

GARDENING: HOMAGE TO CABBAGE

With cabbage being easy to grow and with a multitude of health benefits, it’s no surprise that humans have been growing Published 06 Oct, 2024 09:12am