My Green Heaven: A Journey of Terrace Gardening
Welcome to my open garden journal. From the first seeds I sowed to the harvest on my terrace, this is my journey of learning, making mistakes, and finding therapy in soil.
Propagating Bougainvillea is one of the most rewarding things you can do. This video shows you my simple, step-by-step method to turn a few cuttings into a riot of colour. I cover everything from taking the right cutting to using rooting hormone for a better success rate.
Everyone loves a Monstera, and I'll show you how easy it is to make more of them. Propagating from a stem cutting is simple if you know how to find a node. Follow my process to create new Monstera plants for your home or to share with friends.
This is the reward for a year of patience. My Amaryllis lilies are in full bloom, adding beautiful shades of red and pink to my terrace garden. I can help you understand the right care, from bulb planting depth to sunlight needs, to get these stunning results yourself.
Delhi summers can be brutal for our paudho. In this video, I show you my process for installing a green net, which is the best way to protect plants from the harsh direct sun. I explain the difference between 50% and 75% nets so you can choose the right one for your balcony or terrace.
Just throwing compost on top of the soil won't give your plants the food they need. I'll show you the correct way to fertilize by tilling the soil first. This simple technique ensures the nutrients reach the roots, leading to healthier growth and more flowers.
It's amazing to see how much an Areca Palm can grow in just one year with the right care. This video shows the transformation and I share my essential care tips for light, water, and humidity to help your indoor palms thrive and stay lush green.
You don't always need to buy fertilizers. I'll show you how to make two powerful, organic boosters for flowering and fruiting plants using just banana peels and eggshells from your kitchen. This is a great way to give your plants the phosphorus and calcium they crave.
This is what life is all about for me. Enjoying the beautiful cosmos flowers I grew and harvesting fresh mooli from my garden. It's a simple joy that comes from a little bit of patience and hard work.
About Featured
People often ask me, "Himanshu, how do you keep your terrace garden alive in Delhi's heat?" The truth is, it isn't about expensive gear or luck. It's about respecting the basics—like knowing when to install a 50% density green net before the April sun hits, and understanding that soil health comes from a simple mix of compost, river sand, and soil, not store-bought chemicals. Gardening is a slow, ahista ahista process, and my goal here is to help you skip my initial mistakes so you can enjoy the harvest, not just the hard work.
Gardening is therapy, but it is also back-breaking work. When I started my journey, I failed repeatedly. My seedlings were eaten by the local peacock, my soil mix was wrong, and I struggled with pests. But every failure taught me something new, and that is exactly what I share here.
My approach is simple. I don't use complicated machinery or expensive fertilizers. Whether you have a small balcony or a full terrace, the principles of organic gardening remain the same. It starts with the right foundation: my go-to mix of 40% compost, 30% river sand, and 30% soil. If your soil doesn't drain well, your roots will rot, no matter how much you care for the plant.
I also believe in making the most of what you have. I use empty plastic bottles for pot weight management and kitchen waste like banana peels and eggshells to give my plants their calcium and phosphorus boost.
I focus heavily on seasonal cycles—growing what works for Delhi's extreme climate. I guide you through the essentials: when to prune your Bougainvillea for blooms, how to propagate a Monstera from a node, and why neem oil is your best friend against spider mites. This isn't just about pretty pictures; it is about the reality of growing your own food in a city. If you are ready to get your hands dirty, follow along, and let's turn your space into a green sanctuary.
Himanshu Mann
Hi, I'm Himanshu. My terrace is my Green Heaven—built with sweat, soil bags, and a bit of madness. I’m just a guy who turned his balcony into an organic patch, and I love showing others that you don’t need a farm to grow your own food.
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