Dr Khwaja Ali Shahid

GARDENING: GUARDING THE KAKRRI

GARDENING: GUARDING THE KAKRRI

The Armenian cucumber plant faces many challenges, from fungal infections to yellowing leaves and attracting pollinators and Published 15 Jun, 2025 06:05am
GARDENING: KAKRRI ON THE CLIMB

GARDENING: KAKRRI ON THE CLIMB

The Armenian cucumber produces a voluminous yield and can easily be grown vertically when the plant is cramped for space Updated 10 Jun, 2025 02:35pm
GARDENING: CARING FOR THE CUCUMBER

GARDENING: CARING FOR THE CUCUMBER

While the Armenian cucumber is easy to grow, gardeners must ensure the balance between sunlight exposure and soil moisture at the Updated 10 Jun, 2025 02:37pm
GARDENING: THE KAKRRI FROM ARMENIA

GARDENING: THE KAKRRI FROM ARMENIA

The popular cucumber is not only a preferred savoury snack in South Asia, but also convenient to plant and grow at home Updated 10 Jun, 2025 02:49pm
GARDENING: THE VERTICAL GARDEN

GARDENING: THE VERTICAL GARDEN

Hanging gardens are ideal for urban enthusiasts who can’t pursue their horticultural passions due to want of space… Published 04 May, 2025 06:17am
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