Dr Khwaja Ali Shahid

GARDENING: THE EDIBLE BLOOM

GARDENING: THE EDIBLE BLOOM

The colourful pansy flower is more than just a decorative one. It also provides culinary delight and therapeutic remedies… Published 20 Apr, 2025 06:06am
GARDENING: THE PRAYER OF THE PANSY

GARDENING: THE PRAYER OF THE PANSY

Known for its colour and beauty, the pansy has a rich history that is not limited to horticulture, with the flower featuring in Published 13 Apr, 2025 07:50am
GARDENING: PANSIES IN THE GARDEN

GARDENING: PANSIES IN THE GARDEN

The pansy plant can benefit from indoor sowing and germination in areas where the summers are long and hot and the winters short… Published 06 Apr, 2025 05:59am
GARDENING: HARVESTING THE TOMATO

GARDENING: HARVESTING THE TOMATO

A ripe tomato isn’t just about its colour, with the timing and technique of harvest and storage equally important Published 23 Mar, 2025 06:44am
GARDENING: TOMATO TROUBLES

GARDENING: TOMATO TROUBLES

A successful determinate tomato harvest isn’t just about planting and watering, it’s about protecting the plant at every stage, Published 16 Mar, 2025 06:33am
GARDENING: FLOWERS OF THE NIGHTSHADE

GARDENING: FLOWERS OF THE NIGHTSHADE

Tomato plants are self-pollinating, but in the absence of natural pollinators or a helping hand, its flowers may go to waste… Published 02 Mar, 2025 06:12am
GARDENING: MY NAME IS RED

GARDENING: MY NAME IS RED

When shifting individual tomato saplings to their permanent location, the trick is to sow them as deep down into the pot or the Published 16 Feb, 2025 06:13am
GARDENING: THE TOMATO SHIFT

GARDENING: THE TOMATO SHIFT

The tomato plant needs careful nurturing after it germinates, from separating tangled seedlings to fending off transplant shock… Published 09 Feb, 2025 07:45am
GARDENING: RED RIGMAROLE

GARDENING: RED RIGMAROLE

Tomatoes have a long and intriguing history — from their debated classification to their role in cuisine worldwide… Published 02 Feb, 2025 07:53am
GARDENING: BIENNIAL BLOOMS

GARDENING: BIENNIAL BLOOMS

The tall and colourful hollyhock will brighten up your garden, but the flower can take up to two years to be ready Published 05 Jan, 2025 07:39am
GARDENING: PULLING OUT THE BEET

GARDENING: PULLING OUT THE BEET

One common indicator that the beetroot is ready for harvest is when the plant starts popping out of the soil surface Published 22 Dec, 2024 07:08am
GARDENING: BEAUTY AND THE BEET

GARDENING: BEAUTY AND THE BEET

With shades of maroon, red and pink, the beetroot plant is as beautiful as any vegetable can get. But there are a couple Published 15 Dec, 2024 09:04am
GARDENING: ROOTING FOR THE BEET

GARDENING: ROOTING FOR THE BEET

Depending upon conditions and weather, and with high-quality input of seeds and soil, beetroot seedlings are likely to pop out in Published 08 Dec, 2024 06:55am