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How to Grow Banana Tree in Pot | Growing Banana Tree in Containers

July 30, 2017 By Gardening Leave a Comment

Banana –Musa | Introduction

Banana is an edible flowering plant and the species are native to Australia, America, Europe, China and South Asian countries. Fruits are varied in size (elongated & curved), color and firmness. It is rich in starch and covered with the rind that may be green, yellow, brown or red. Plants are about 5 meters tall and can grow in the wide variety of soils. Leaves are composed of stalk and blade.

How To Grow Mango Tree in Pot?

July 29, 2017 By Gardening Leave a Comment

Mango- Mangifera Indica

Mango plants are native to South Asian countries like India, Pakistan, Philippines, and Bangladesh. It grows to a height of 5-15 meters with the crown radius about 5 meters long. Leaves are evergreen with 15-30 centimeters long and 5-15 centimeters broad. Leaves are orange-pink colored when they are young and turn dark green when they mature. Flowers are small and white with 5 petals about 5-10 mm long and have the mild sweet odor. Fruit varies in size, color (yellow, orange, green) and taste. Unpeeled mangoes have distinctive resinous, sweet smell with the single seed (contains plant embryo) in it.

Mango fruits can be eaten raw or juiced. It can also be used in ice-creams, desserts, cakes, sauces, jams, smoothies, chocolates and also in cooking dishes for flavoring.

Nutritional Information

A cup or 100 grams of diced mango contains 60 calories, 25 grams of carbohydrates, 5 grams of fiber, proteins, and fat. It is rich in vitamin C, vitamin A, vitamin B6, vitamin B12, vitamin D, magnesium, calcium, iron, and potassium. It is also a good source of dietary antioxidants like ascorbic acid, carotenoids, phenolic compounds and beta-carotene.

Growing Tomatoes – How to grow tomato plant at Home

July 28, 2017 By Gardening Leave a Comment

Introduction | Tomato (Solanum Lucopersicum)

Tomato species are originated in South and Central America. Different varieties of tomatoes (depending upon size, shape & color) are grown in different climatic conditions across the world. The plant typically grows to a height of 1-3 meters. It is used as an ingredient in many ways like dishes, sauces, salads, and drinks.

What are the Best Vegetables to Grow in Pots?

July 26, 2017 By Gardening Leave a Comment

It’s quite easy and fun to grow your favorite vegetables in your home. You just need a pot or large container to grow them in your garden that produces tasty veggies and brings beauty to your garden. These plants attract honeybees, butterflies, and birds for pollination. Though plants take months to years to produce veggies they need proper care by providing water, sunlight, and nutrients to the plants. Here is the list of 12 vegetables that you can grow in pots at home…..

How to Grow Strawberries Indoors

July 25, 2017 By Gardening Leave a Comment

Strawberry-Fragaria Ananassa

Do you like strawberries?

Well, I’m a great strawberry lover. If you are not a big fan of strawberries, then you will love them for sure after reading completely about strawberry benefits in this article. These superfood strawberries are juicy, delicious and are packed with rich nutrients and antioxidants.

WheatGrass growing – How to Grow Wheatgrass at home for Juice

July 24, 2017 By Gardening Leave a Comment

WheatGrass (Triticum Aestivum)

Wheatgrass is a food prepared from the cotyledons (seed leaves) of the common wheat plant. It is available as fresh juice and powder. It is bright green in color and easy to grow at indoors.

Wheatgrass manages to produce and maintain high nutritious content compared to normal wheat. It is commercially available as spray, cream, gel, lotions and as the herbal supplement. The juice is extracted from wheatgrass sprouts. Wheatgrass tea or smoothie also increases energy levels; reduce coughs, allergies, and illness.

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How to Grow Lavender Plant Indoors

July 21, 2017 By Gardening 1 Comment

Lavender- Lavandula Angustifolia

Lavender is a flowering plant in the mint family. It grows well in France, North America, Africa, India and Mediterranean regions. Lavender has fresh, sweet aroma and grown as ornamental plant at home. It grows to a height of 45-60 centimeters in a well drained soil when the temperature is 60 F. Flowers are in whorls, spikes rising above foliage and purple or violet in color.

Lavender scented lotions, soaps, powder, perfumes and oils are widely used in commercial market. It has a soothing aroma that helps to relax, fall asleep and can be used as a natural mosquito repellent.

Lavender leaves & flowers, fresh or dried have a mildly scent but slightly bitter in taste and can be flavored in salads, jellies, sauces, sorbets, desserts and beverages.

Easy Steps to Make DIY Rain Barrel from Garbage Can

July 20, 2017 By Gardening Leave a Comment

Rain barrel device is a mini water tank for collecting and maintaining harvested rain. Stored water can be used for gardening, agriculture and washing bikes & cars. It doesn’t contain chemical compounds than in tap water. Rainwater may have high initial cost. At homes, we use small barrels to store rainwater.

12 Best Medicinal Herbs Indoors

July 18, 2017 By Gardening 1 Comment

Indoor Herbs or Houseplants are the plants that grow indoors such as residences and offices. They are mostly grown for their decorative purposes and for air-purification. Herbs are used for food, flavoring, medicine, fragrance or aromatic properties. It is a leafy green flowering plant with seeds, roots, berries, and fruits.

7 Ways to Use Coffee Grounds in the Garden

July 18, 2017 By Gardening Leave a Comment

Introduction

Coffee is the most popular drink in the world. It can be prepared, presented in various ways and served both hot and cold. Coffee is a brewed drink prepared from roasted coffee beans. Coffee grounds are the waste products of brewing coffee. These are native to Africa and highly seen in India, America, Madagascar, Australia, and France.