The other common name of Malabar Melastome Indian-rhododendron. In Hindi, it is known as Phutki, Jharua, in Kannada, it is known as Ankerki, dodda Nekkare, in Sanskrit it is Tinisah. The … [Read more...]
Cotton Jasmine Basket
Jasmine Buds made using Cotton looks real and when a basket is filled with them, it makes a beautiful center piece during festivals. Make plenty of Cotton Jasmine Buds. You can also make … [Read more...]
World Sparrow Day 2024
World sparrow day is celebrated on 20th March every year. Can find Sparrows only on the outskirts of every city, whereas while growing up, they used to everywhere. Where did they go? … [Read more...]
Mexican Cypress Tree
Other common names of Mexican Cypress Tree are Montezuma cypress, Montezuma Bald cypress. The botanical name is Taxodium mucronatum and belongs to Cupressaceae (Cypress) family. This … [Read more...]
World Sparrow Day 2023
World sparrow day is celebrated on 20th March every year. Let us do our bit to welcome home the Sparrows. … [Read more...]
Pedestal Flower Arrangement – Cascade
Pedestal flower arrangements are very popular arrangements and add a splash of color to the decor. Materials Required: Pedestal Stand A piece of Oasis / Sponge 7 to 8 Asparagus Stems 15 to 20 … [Read more...]
Bush Clock Vine
Pretty purple flowers with bright yellow center peeking from a green bush makes a pretty corner in a garden. This plant is the Bush Clock Vine. The other common name is King's Mantle and the … [Read more...]
Head Ring making – Simbi – Support for head loads making – Suggan Pad making
The head rings played a very important role in the earlier days to carry loads on the head. Even now, many vegetable vendors place the basket of vegetables on the head and use a head … [Read more...]
Lantana – Shrub Verbena
The other common name of Lantana is Shrub Verbena. It is known as Kasooti hoo, Kaadu jola, Chaduranga in Kannada and Raimuniya in Hindi. The botanical name is Lantana camara and belongs to Verbenaceae … [Read more...]
World Sparrow Day 2022
World sparrow day is celebrated on 20th March every year. … [Read more...]
Beach Spider Lily Plant
Beach Spider Lily is a very easy to grow plant. Botanical name is Hymenocallis littoralis and belongs to y: Amaryllidaceae (Nargis) family. Beach Spider Lily plant is native to South America, but they … [Read more...]
Geode Christmas Arrangement
I love Geodes and was introduced to them when young by my dad through books. He would explain in detail how the rocks are formed and how fascinating it is when the rock is cut to reveal the shiny … [Read more...]
Drying Rose Petals
Dried Rose Petals are a delight when added as a garnish or used to decorate a room. Materials required: Roses - I have used Paneer Roses Cotton towels Method: Remove the petals and wash … [Read more...]
Flower Arrangement – Purity
This arrangement with white Gerberas and Bull rushes in a tall container will add a sense of peace to any room. … [Read more...]
Rangoli 18 – Flower Bunch
Flower Bunch is a simple rangoli. Children can easily try to create this rangoli. Method: Dots 15 to 8 Middle Join the dots as shown in the picture below. … [Read more...]
Plants in Bottles
Plant in used bottles and save the environment. Sounds preachy?!, but try this to decorate your balcony or peripheral wall. You can hang them vertically or horizontally in various patterns … [Read more...]
Flower Arrangement – Elegant
This flower arrangement is a composition using driftwood and Gerbera flowers. Materials required: Driftwood A piece of Oasis / Sponge 3 Gerbera flowers 3 sticks 3 Large dark green … [Read more...]
Sphinx Flower Arrangement
Sphinx Flower Arrangement is composed using a driftwood. When wood and flowers come together, it is appeasing to the eyes. The ruggedness of the driftwood along with the sturdy Philodendron leaf … [Read more...]
Roses made using Crepe paper
Making roses using crepe paper is another fun way of being creative. Materials required: Crepe paper Cutting pliers Wires for stalks Leaves Scissors Glue Thread Green glue … [Read more...]
Union Flower Arrangement
When driftwood, flowers, and foliage come together it forms an union of incomparable beauty. Materials required: A long drift wood with a niche Flower arrangement sponge pieces Pastel shade … [Read more...]