Stories by Dr Khwaja Ali Shahid

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
GARDENING: JOURNEYS WITH A COCONUT

GARDENING: JOURNEYS WITH A COCONUT

The coconut is technically a drupe, botanically a seed and practically a vessel — built by nature to survive months at sea... Published 08 Mar, 2026 09:39am
GARDENING: HARVESTING THE CHARD

GARDENING: HARVESTING THE CHARD

Getting the most out of Swiss chard, whether raw or cooked, depends on knowing precisely when and how to pick it Published 01 Mar, 2026 07:51am
GARDENING: CHARD DAYS

GARDENING: CHARD DAYS

Nutritious, resilient and surprisingly easy to cultivate, Swiss chard can thrive in South Asian climates — if grown with the right Published 15 Feb, 2026 07:07am
GARDENING: BRIGHT LIGHTS FOR THE GARDEN

GARDENING: BRIGHT LIGHTS FOR THE GARDEN

Swiss chard’s vibrant stems — in red, yellow and white — make it one of the most visually striking vegetables you can grow Published 08 Feb, 2026 07:39am
GARDENING: SWISS ONLY IN NAME

GARDENING: SWISS ONLY IN NAME

While many other types of saag dominate South Asian kitchens, Swiss chard — of Mediterranean origin — remains largely unknown here Published 01 Feb, 2026 07:00am