HOME GARDENING:TIPS , TRICKS AND TECHNIQUES
HOME GARDENING:TIPS , TRICKS AND TECHNIQUES
TYPE- Demonstration
Date: 28th March 2025
Venue: Room No C-305
Name of the Resource Person – Dr.Aditi R. Khandelwal
Name of Activity Co-coordinators: Dr. Isha Sukhwal and Dr. Mani G. Singh
The Home Management Guild, in collaboration with the Department of Home Science, organized an insightful demonstration session on 'Home Gardening: Tips, Tricks, and Techniques' on March 28, 2025. The session was conducted by Dr. Aditi Khandelwal, a renowned floriculture expert, academician and an entrepreneur with the aim of educating participants on sustainable gardening practices and techniques for growing plants effectively at home. She explained that gardening is an art and plants need love and affection like kids. Both too much harshness and too much care can spoil them. She also discussed that outdoor plants and indoor plants have entirely different needs and cannot be treated the same and can therefore not be used together in customized pots. She educated participants on sustainable gardening practices for growing plants effectively at home including guidance on seasonal planting strategies, indoor and outdoor plants and their care and urban gardening techniques.
Key Highlights of the Demonstration
Dr. Aditi Khandelwal shared her expertise on various aspects of home gardening, including:
- Choosing the Right Plants: She provided guidance on selecting plants suitable for different climates, spaces, and purposes, including indoor and outdoor plants.
- Soil Preparation and Composting: The importance of nutrient-rich soil and organic composting methods was demonstrated to enhance plant growth.
- Watering and Maintenance Techniques: Dr. Khandelwal emphasized proper watering methods, pest control measures, and ways to maintain healthy plants
- Vertical and Container Gardening: She introduced innovative techniques like vertical gardens and container gardening for small spaces, making gardening accessible to urban households.
- Seasonal Planting and Care: Participants were guided on seasonal planting strategies to ensure year-round greenery and sustainability.
Dr. Khandelwal provided personalized suggestions and practical solutions to common gardening challenges. She motivated students to take up gardening and informed that even if land is less it can be easily done in balconies and terrace.
The session was highly interactive, with attendees actively engaging in putting up their queries, clarifying their doubts, seeking advice on their garden issues and also had an hands-on experience during the demonstration.
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