Stories by Dr Khwaja Ali Shahid

GARDENING: A GOURD HARVEST

GARDENING: A GOURD HARVEST

The round bottle gourd is a South Asian kitchen staple, but knowing how it grows — and when to pick it — makes all the difference Published 19 Jul, 2026 07:04am
GARDENING: BUDDING THE LAUKI

GARDENING: BUDDING THE LAUKI

Once your round bottle gourd seedlings take root, the real work begins: vertical training, careful feeding and a little hand Published 12 Jul, 2026 06:56am
GARDENING: LAUKI, A BIG DEAL

GARDENING: LAUKI, A BIG DEAL

Packed with nutrients and surprisingly tricky to grow, the round bottle gourd rewards patient gardeners Published 05 Jul, 2026 06:52am
GARDENING : THE LEGEND OF THE AMARYLLIS

GARDENING : THE LEGEND OF THE AMARYLLIS

From Greek mythology to modern gardens, the amaryllis combines a romantic origin story with surprisingly simple care requirements Published 21 Jun, 2026 07:11am
GARDENING: THE EXOTIC AMARYLLIS

GARDENING: THE EXOTIC AMARYLLIS

Rarely seen in Pakistani gardens, the amaryllis combines beauty with ease of cultivation. Following a few simple techniques Published 14 Jun, 2026 05:55am
GARDENING: BLOOMING NIRVANA

GARDENING: BLOOMING NIRVANA

A mature amaryllis bulb can produce multiple stems and spectacular blooms, but success begins with choosing the right bulb Published 07 Jun, 2026 05:18am
GARDENING:TENDING TO THE SUPER WHITE

GARDENING:TENDING TO THE SUPER WHITE

With its milky-white leaves and slow growth, the Super White thrives on a delicate balance of indirect light, minimal watering Published 17 May, 2026 08:07am
GARDENING: MOVING THE SUPER WHITE

GARDENING: MOVING THE SUPER WHITE

Not all houseplants want constant attention. But when it needs to be repotted, the Super White likes a careful hand… Published 10 May, 2026 08:15am
GARDENING: WHITE AS A LEAF

GARDENING: WHITE AS A LEAF

The aglaonema Super White is rare, imported and unlike almost any other houseplant in its colouring. It also happens to be... Published 03 May, 2026 08:47am
GARDENING: BUTTON SHEDDING

GARDENING: BUTTON SHEDDING

From water stress to weak pollination, a number of factors can cause coconut trees to drop underdeveloped nuts — here’s what... Updated 26 Apr, 2026 10:34am
GARDENING: CRACKING THE COCONUT CODE

GARDENING: CRACKING THE COCONUT CODE

The coconut gives oil, water, milk and meat. Getting to any of it requires years of waiting and, eventually, someone willing Published 12 Apr, 2026 06:34am
GARDENING: COCONUT IN THE CITY

GARDENING: COCONUT IN THE CITY

Transplanting a coconut tree is less complicated than it sounds, but only if you know what you’re doing… Updated 19 Mar, 2026 05:18pm
GARDENING: THE VERSATILE COCONUT

GARDENING: THE VERSATILE COCONUT

From the fibrous husk that becomes a growing medium or a doormat, to the shell carved into bowls Updated 19 Mar, 2026 05:17pm