Author: Dorian Foxley - Page 2

Find the best spots to grow herbs and veggies at home-windowsills, balconies, patios, and even indoor corners. Learn what grows where and how to start a kitchen garden that actually gets used.

Discover which plants are considered unlucky for Indian homes according to Vastu and cultural traditions. Learn why cactus, tamarind, and white flowers are avoided indoors-and what to grow instead.

Compost and organic compost aren't the same. Learn how to tell them apart, why it matters for your garden, and how to choose the right one for growing safe, healthy food.

Some vegetables like broccoli, carrots, and corn are notoriously hard to grow on balconies due to space, soil, and climate limits. Learn which ones to avoid-and what to plant instead for better results.

Balcony gardening offers green space in cities, but it comes with real challenges: wind, weight limits, constant watering, poor soil, and pests. Learn the hidden downsides and how to work with them - not against them.

Learn which plants to avoid in raised garden beds on balconies-deep roots, tall crops, and aggressive spreaders that fail in shallow, windy conditions. Grow smarter, not harder.

Discover the top 5 plants that thrive year-round in India’s changing seasons-no fuss, no replanting. Perfect for balconies, backyards, and busy lives.

Drip irrigation saves water and reduces weeds, but it has real downsides: clogging, high maintenance, poor flexibility, and winter vulnerability. Know the drawbacks before you install one.

Rice farming can be profitable with the right variety, location, and market. Discover real costs, yields, and profit margins in 2025-and how small farms are making more selling specialty rice than commodity crops.

The queen of India plant is a small, hardy vegetable native to India, known for its resilience and rich flavor in traditional dishes. Easy to grow in pots or gardens, it's a forgotten gem of Indian kitchen gardening.

Discover which vegetables are truly native to India and why growing them makes your garden more resilient, nutritious, and connected to local food traditions. Learn how to grow bitter gourd, drumstick, snake gourd, and other indigenous crops with minimal effort.

Running drip irrigation every day is usually a mistake. Learn the right schedule for your plants, how to check soil moisture, and how to adjust for seasons and weather in the UK.