Stories by Dr Khwaja Ali Shahid
It may not give you Popeye’s muscles, but spinach certainly deserves a place in your kitchen garden
Published 15 Nov, 2026 07:42am
Whether in a small pot or a spacious garden bed, spinach is a rewarding vegetable for beginners. Here’s how you can get started…
Published 08 Nov, 2026 07:06am
A little space is all you need to grow winter vegetables at home. Just keep in mind some of these tips for success…
Published 01 Nov, 2026 06:30am
All your gardening queries answered here…
Published 25 Oct, 2026 06:51am
With warmth, moisture and patience, a humble rhizome can yield a fresh harvest of golden turmeric in your own garden
Published 18 Oct, 2026 06:34am
Widely used in South Asian cooking and traditional practices, turmeric is also an uncomplicated crop to grow at home
Published 11 Oct, 2026 07:39am
As the world marked World Post Day yesterday, let’s look at one of the hobbies that grew alongside the postal service: stamp
Published 10 Oct, 2026 08:10am
From choosing the right seeds to protecting young seedlings, a few simple steps can help gardeners prepare for a colourful winter
Published 04 Oct, 2026 06:19am
All your gardening queries answered here…
Published 27 Sep, 2026 07:27am
Fuchsia’s colourful, pendulous flowers have plenty of admirers, from gardeners to hummingbirds. But growing this cool-loving
Published 20 Sep, 2026 05:48am
Fuchsia is relatively easy to propagate through cuttings, while growing it from seed can be a slower but more surprising process
Published 13 Sep, 2026 07:03am
Mistaken for a chilli in bud and a bell in bloom, fuchsia’s dual-toned flowers are unlike anything else in the garden, but growing
Published 06 Sep, 2026 04:09am
All your gardening queries answered here…
Published 30 Aug, 2026 07:21am
From rainwater harvesting to root-rot prevention, here’s how home gardeners can turn rains into an ally instead of a threat
Published 23 Aug, 2026 07:10am
Glossy, lobed and endlessly variable — the Philodendron Florida is an ornamental favourite — and should be grown from a stem
Published 16 Aug, 2026 04:21am
Philodendron Florida combines the best traits of its parent plants, producing eye-catching foliage that can brighten any indoor
Published 09 Aug, 2026 05:46am
The round bottle gourd grows fast and rewards generously, making it a favourite of home gardeners. But from germination
Published 02 Aug, 2026 07:18am
All your gardening queries answered here…
Published 26 Jul, 2026 07:05am
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
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
