Sweet basil – The aromatic herb to keep you healthy

Sweet basil is a spice herb known for its unique flavour and aroma. The leaves of ..

Grow Aloe Vera at home; Keep a herb handy

For flavour and cure, grow a curry tree in yard

'Vrikshayurveda' - The Ayurvedic treatment for plants

Fruit that fights diabetes: Mahkota Dewa flourishes in Tom’s farm

Choosing a variety crop, Kottayam Pallikkathod native Tom Antony is cultivating‘Mahkota Dewa’ fruit (God’s Crown ..

Benefits of 'Erukkin poo'

Crown flower, which is commonly known as ‘Erukku’ in Malayalam, was considered a cursed plant because it grows in cemeteries ..

Mohanan master redefines agriculture with herbal garden

Paravur: When people are converting their compound into a most modern look by laying tiles, this man has given a great makeover to ..

Reap goodness of Brahmi from home garden

Nowadays, different types of artificial medicines are used to enhance cognitive power of children. However, these products manufactured ..

Colocasia: Healthy and Easy to grow

Several varieties of Colocasia (Chembu) are cultivated across the length and breadth of Kerala. Varieties like Palchembu (Valiya Chembu), ..

Govt to begin medicinal plants cultivation in Agasthyavanam

Peppara: The district administration is planning to start cultivation of medicinal plants in the tribal regions of Agasthyavanam to ..

Bitter gourd, not bitter anymore!

Bitter gourd is one of the favourite vegetables of any Keralite and stands in the forefront in terms of multiple health benefits. Bitter ..

Chekkurmanis - easy to grow, rich in nutrients

Sweet leaf, also known as chekkurmanis, is suitable to be grown in Kerala's climate. These nutrient-rich leaves contain carbohydrates, ..

Grow avocado trees, reap the benefits

The climate in Kerala suits avocado (butter fruit) trees, as they grow well here and give good yields. The fruit, that appears and ..