ATGLife Mates: Featuring Advocate Taiba Shawl
Previous PostMeet Advocate Taiba Shawl, the next inspiring face in our ATGLife Mates series. For her, gardening is more than a hobby - it's a soulful blend of creativity, physical care, and a deep connection with nature.
Here’s a small message from her about her gardening - "Gardening is a wonderful hobby that combines physical activity, creativity and deep connection with nature it basically creates a balance between human and God given resources it offers a sense of accomplishment while your plants grow and thrive under your care whether you cultivate a small kitchen garden or a sprawling flower bed"
Gardening not only brings peace to me but also makes me physically active and give me a stress free life. I love gardening and inshallah will expand my kitchen garden very soon and thanks to all that grows all the seeds I have ordered from you are amazing and justify the result. Whatever in my kitchen garden is ordered from all that grows . So again thanks to all that grows which makes my dream come true.
How did you start gardening?
I started gardening by selecting a suitable location for my plants and vegetables area. And where I can get proper sunlightMy gardening journey commences with a careful selection of the ideal location for my burgeoning botanical haven. This crucial first step involves a meticulous assessment of various environmental factors, paramount among them being the availability of ample, unobstructed sunlight throughout the day. I seek out areas that receive a generous and consistent amount of direct sunlight, typically six to eight hours for most flowering plants and vegetables. This ensures that my plants can efficiently photosynthesise, producing the energy necessary for robust growth, prolific flowering, and bountiful harvests.
What are some of your favourite plants to grow in the garden?
Some of my favourite flower and vegetable plants are lavender plant, different varieties of rose, orchids, and hibiscus, cucumber, beans, ladyfinger, cherry tomatoes, zucchini plant, corn, round tomato plant, mango, guava, dragon etc.
What are some of the plants that you’ve not had as much success with?
I didn't get much success in lavender, papaya etc.
Are there any new plants on your wishlist?
Yes, I have some plants in my wishlist like rosemary, kiwi, and custard apple.
What would you like to say to our new gardeners?
Gardening is a hobby which requires love and affection and care for plants . It is just a game of doing good and you will get good in future. So gardening is the best way to love nature and stay fit.
Any gardening hack you want to share with us?
Yes, the best hack is to make a good soil mix before sowing the seeds and give water regularly with over watering. Prepare a good chemical free compost so that you may get good results.
Any particular Instagram accounts you follow for inspiration?
I embarked on my gardening journey driven by personal interest, knowledge, and a passion for nurturing my garden. For specific tips, you might find "Mud and Colors" and "Haryali by Cheerie" helpful resources.
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