Sharing my garden harvest
‘Don’t judge each day by the harvest you reap but by the seeds that you plant.’ – Robert Louis Stevenson, Scottish novelist. I was so happy my daughter-in-law came to my house yesterday. In the midst of pruning the shrubs in my garden, I happily cut a lot of cangkok manis (scientific name: Sauropus androgynus; […]
All about air plants
Air plants are one of the easiest plants to grow at home because there’s almost zero effort in taking care of them. Unlike succulents and micro-plants in terrariums and small pots, air plants are fuss-free and grow well in the humid Malaysian weather. It absorbs moisture from the surroundings and makes a pretty centrepiece on […]
Gardening gives pure joy, surprising benefits
The Covid-19 pandemic has not been kind and has had negative impacts on various sectors. Nevertheless, it has encouraged people around the world to pick up new hobbies such as cooking, farming and gardening. In Malaysia, the movement control order (MCO) implemented in March last year gave many Malaysians a lot of free time at […]
A peaceful ‘herb’itat
Discovering her passion for gardening during the movement control order (MCO), Veronica Kho reveals that planting herbs is a calming pastime and can help release her stress. Plus, it really helps if you are a conscious cook as having fresh herbs on hand for cooking is such a treat. Good things will take time For […]
Growing grapes, anyone?
MIRI: The partial lockdown, implemented since March 18 because of the Covid-19 pandemic, has made many people turn to home gardening. Some grow vegetables or flowers while others grow fruits like grapes in their backyards. Perhaps growing grapes is the next big trend in home gardening. Writer Cecilia Sman has been growing grapes at her […]
When gardens came under focus amid calls for stay-at-home
KUALA LUMPUR: As the calls for stay-at-home grew during the movement control order (MCO) brought on by the Covid-19 pandemic, one part of the home also came into the forefront — the humble home garden. Whether just a tiny patch of grass and potted plants at the porch area or a larger compound with fertile […]
