Dr Khwaja Ali Shahid

GARDENING: EGGS TO THE RESCUE

GARDENING: EGGS TO THE RESCUE

Instead of throwing away your egg shells, use them as a much-needed source of calcium for your plants Published 21 Jan, 2024 07:21am
GARDENING: KNOW THY POTATO

GARDENING: KNOW THY POTATO

Right now is the perfect time to grow potatoes as they thrive during the winter months Published 14 Jan, 2024 08:54am
GARDENING: THE BUTTERFLY BUSH

GARDENING: THE BUTTERFLY BUSH

While summer lilacs are beautiful to look and attract a host of butterflies, they can grow in a wild manner if not managed prope Published 07 Jan, 2024 07:14am
GARDENING: ASHES TO PLANTS

GARDENING: ASHES TO PLANTS

Although wood ash fertiliser is easy to make and purchase, some plants do not thrive when this kind of fertiliser is used Published 24 Dec, 2023 06:31am
GARDENING: THE SWEETEST CHIKOO

GARDENING: THE SWEETEST CHIKOO

New gardeners should consider planting a chikoo tree as they are relatively easy to maintain Published 10 Dec, 2023 08:20am
GARDENING: LETTUCE AGAIN

GARDENING: LETTUCE AGAIN

New gardeners should grow loose leaf lettuce at home as it’s easy to sow and harvest Published 03 Dec, 2023 07:11am
GARDENING: TEACHING CHILDREN CARE

GARDENING: TEACHING CHILDREN CARE

Children can learn new skills and develop self-confidence by spending time in the garden and by caring for plants Published 12 Nov, 2023 07:01am
GARDENING: SOME LIKE IT HOT

GARDENING: SOME LIKE IT HOT

Although scales can measure the heat level of various peppers and chillies, a person’s tolerance to the spice is subjective Published 05 Nov, 2023 06:34am
GARDENING: RAINING LILIES

GARDENING: RAINING LILIES

Beginner gardeners should plant rain lilies because they are quick and easy to grow Published 08 Oct, 2023 07:28am