Stories by Dr Khwaja Ali Shahid
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
Packed with nutrients and surprisingly tricky to grow, the round bottle gourd rewards patient gardeners
Published 05 Jul, 2026 06:52am
All your gardening queries answered here…
Published 28 Jun, 2026 07:07am
From Greek mythology to modern gardens, the amaryllis combines a romantic origin story with surprisingly simple care requirements
Published 21 Jun, 2026 07:11am
Rarely seen in Pakistani gardens, the amaryllis combines beauty with ease of cultivation. Following a few simple techniques
Published 14 Jun, 2026 05:55am
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
Q. I have mosambi [sweet lime] and apricot trees in my backyard. They are carrying fruits but two to three fruits...
Published 31 May, 2026 06:58am
Kitchen gardening requires surprisingly few resources — just a little space, daily care and the right set of beginner-friendly
Published 24 May, 2026 06:57am
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
