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The Only Mint Plant Resources You Will Ever Need

November 20, 2017 By Swetha Datti Leave a Comment

Mentha – How to Plant, Grow and Care for Mint Easily 

Do you know how to grow a mint plant easily?

Well, growing a mint plant from seeds is very easy at home indoors. You just need to take care of mint plants by providing the water, sunlight, nutrients and many other factors that are responsible for the growth. Here in this article, we share the complete information about how to grow, care and harvest the mint plant.

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Best Ways for Ginger Plants Can Make You Rich

August 24, 2017 By Swetha Datti Leave a Comment

 How to Grow Endless supply of Ginger using Containers

You must be surprised to know how ginger in your home benefits your health. Planting ginger in your home has many advantages that also includes  medicine, cooking and in beauty. Young gingers are juicy flesh with mild taste and often used as ingredient in cooking many dishes. It is originated in the tropical regions of Malaysia, Vietnam, Philippines, India, Indonesia, Europe and Thailand.

Ginger is a perennial plant with narrow green leaves and yellow flowers in the family of zingiberaceae. It produces white or pink flower bud that blooms in warm climatic conditions and leafy bud stems are about 3-4 feet tall.

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The Simplest Ways to Make the Best of Basil Plants

August 21, 2017 By Swetha Datti Leave a Comment

Basil- Ocimum Basilicum

Basil is the culinary herb in the family of lamiaceae and is called as “king of herbs”. There are more than 160 varieties that spread worldwide. The herb is native to India and abundantly seen in Indonesia, Nepal, China, Thailand, Malaysia, Vietnam and Taiwan.

Basil grows to a height of 30-120 centimeters with light green, silky leaves. Leaves taste may vary depending upon the variety and flowers are small, white in color. Herb is sensitive in cold climatic conditions and can survive in hot, dry conditions. It can be stored in refrigerator for a short period.

Basil leaves are mostly used fresh in ice creams, milkshakes, chocolates, soups, drinks, desserts and recipes for flavor.

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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.

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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.

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How to Grow Spinach in Pots | Growing Spinach in Containers & Care

July 7, 2017 By Gardening Leave a Comment

Spinach- Spinacia oleracea

Spinach is an edible flowering plant that is native to western Asia. It grows in the countries like Netherlands, France, and England. It is a cool weather crop that grows well in the winter season.

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How to Grow Cilantro – Coriander

June 29, 2017 By Gardening Leave a Comment

Cilantro is also known as Coriander which is derived from a Spanish word. It is an herb with deep green leaves that are harvested fresh and would be nice to grow it in your garden. It’s a soft plant that grows to a height of 30 centimeters tall when the temperature is above 70 F. It grows in the countries like China, Russia, Europe, North Africa and southwestern Asia.

Cilantro seeds are different from fresh leaves or stems. Leaves are varied in shape broadly lobed into the base of the plant. Mainly the fresh leaves and dried seeds are used for cooking. They have different taste from the seeds and are used in large amounts for garnishing and flavoring purpose. [Read more…] about How to Grow Cilantro – Coriander

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10 Fragrant Plants That Repel Mosquitoes

June 28, 2017 By Gardening Leave a Comment


Mosquitoes cause deadly diseases to humans like malaria, dengue fever, chikungunya and yellow fever. To overcome such problems we usually prefer mosquito coils and sprays which contain toxic chemicals like permethrin, esbiothrinm, and allethrin that are harmful to human’s health.

You can overcome such problems by growing mosquito repelling plants at your home with less space. It’s a wonderful natural method that will keep you safe from mosquito bites and spreads beautiful fragrance in the home or apartment.

Here are top 10 plants which will keep mosquitoes away from your home.

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