Amaro is a versatile, culturally significant tree that nourishes both body and community. Its sour fruits, medicinal properties, and ecological role make it a true gem of Nepal’s hills and Asia’s forests.
El Niño: Why It Means Less Rain for the Indian Subcontinent
El Niño happens when the trade winds (winds that normally blow from east to west along the equator) become weak or even reverse its direction.
Siplikan / Sliplikan (Crateva unilocularis): The Nutritious Medicinal Tree Vegetable
Siplikan plant flowering (Soruce: efloraofindia.com) Do you know about a shrub that doesn’t just provide shade, but also serves up dinner and fills your medicine cabinet? That is Crateva unilocularis, a remarkable deciduous plant known casually as the Spider Tree or, quite literally in Chinese, the "Tree Vegetable" and locally as Siplikan, Sliplikan in Nepal …
Look around you, Nature is the therapy you need
The gentle rustle of plant leaves in kitchen garden, rhythmic movement of butterfly and other insects, the vast silence of nature, reducing stress hormones like cortisol while boosting serotonin and endorphins through fresh air, sunlight, and physical movement. Studies from ecopsychology highlight how simple walks in green spaces lower anxiety, improve mood, and enhance mindfulness, allowing the mind to unwind and reconnect with the earth's unhurried rhythm.
24 Local wild fruits of Nepal: Identification & conservation
Nepal is rich in plant diversity. There are lots of wild and indigenous fruits found in Nepal.
Exhausted Pollinators: A Hardworking Nature Troops
A quiet bee resting on a flower might be more than just a peaceful moment—it could be exhausted. Explore why pollinators get tired and how you can make a small but meaningful difference in their survival.
Chamomile: A versatile medicinal herb
Chamomile is a daisy like flowering herb of Asteraceae family which has been cherished for centuries in traditional medicine and ayurveda.
Flowers and Quotes
"A flower cannot blossom without sunshine, and a man cannot live without love.” – Max Muller
23 Most Popular Fruits of Nepal
Here are some common popular fruits of Nepal along with their common, scientific and local Nepali names. 1. Apple Common Name: Apple Scientific Name: Malus domestica Family: Rosaceae Local/Nepali Name: Syau / स्याउ 2. Apricot Common Name: Apricot Scientific Name: Prunus armeniaca Family: Rosaceae Local/Nepali Name: Khurpani / खुर्पानी 3. Areca nut Common Name: Beetel …
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Garden of Zinnia
In ancient times, zinnia was considered as ugly flower and Spanish named it as "mal de ojos" which means sickness of the eye. I don't know why they named it like that, because zinnias are the most elegant flower I have ever seen. Here are some zinnias from my garden. There are single and double …
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