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Green Thumbs from Chennai has a Seedy Engagement!
He says, “I have been encouraging people to grow plants that are Chennai-friendly. We need to study each plant before we decide to grow them; each plant behaves differently and needs different methods of maintenance. While some plants do not need much sunlight, some others need good sunlight to grow. Some plants need shade and certain plants need very less water. It’s important that we understand these, before we zero in on the plants. Often, people complain that once they buy a beautiful plant and take it home, it withers away —it’s because they are not aware of the elements needed for the plant to grow and sustain in a healthy way.”
by Purnima Sah | TNN Times of India | Jan 18, 2019
Garden & Street Food Festivals at DakshinaChitra
Miniature gardens are a big hit at the garden fest, and Sorrel Farms’ stall has a serpentine queue. Dr Gohulabalan, a cardiologist, is also a garden couturist. I set up my miniature gardens. They’re a happy mix of miniature cacti microcosms and other plants native to the area.”Terrariums are a big draw among the young crowd. Royston Miranda of Maple Gardens says, “Our main clientèle consists of people aged 20 to 30, who follow us on social media. Terrariums are not just about the plants, there is an element of creativity, of adding little touches that reflect your personality.”
by Anisha Menezes in The Hindu | JANUARY 15, 2019
Why miniature gardens, terrarium are trending big indoor gardening ?
Miniatures have their own perks and disadvantages. We’re told that miniature plants are dwarf plants but not shunned down like bonsai. They’re easy and quick to grow indoors and outdoors with minimal maintenance. However, scaling is an important technique in miniatures. The best advice would be to use aura water or keep chlorinated water in sunlight for the chlorine content in water to evaporate and then use,” he suggests.Basic knowledge about plants and gardening helps handle daily problems. The doctor is open to explaining different plants to his clients and provide gardening solutions. He interacts with his customers and also helps them set up a garden of their own.
by Vaishali Vijaykumar in Express News Service on 03rd October 2018
Garden in a bowl !
With diminishing open spaces in most cities, having a garden is a luxury that only few can afford. While terrace gardening is picking up, terrariums are a way of bringing the garden indoors. It’s also fuss free. Dr. Gohulabalan who runs Sorrel Gardens along with his wife Padmini, says, “These plants don’t need too much care. You don’t have to meticulously water them — once in two weeks is sufficient or a few drops every three to four days — nor do you have to place them under direct sunlight. ” The couple says that youngsters seem particularly excited about this concept and want different varieties of ornamental plants.
by priyadarshini paitandy in The Hindu News paper CHENNAI, 12 October 2015
