Floriculture attracts youths in Tanahun

October 31, 2019 08:24 am

TANAHUN, Oct 31: When he tried his hands at horticulture a few years ago, Madan Poudel of Shuklagandaki Municipality was not very sure about its success. Although he knew there was a huge demand for flowers in the market, finding buying while the flowers were fresh seemed to be challenge. But with time, his business flourished. Now he has stable income not just during festivals like Dashain or Tihar, but also through the year.

Harvesting the floral golds

November 5, 2018 10:55 am

KATHMANDU, Nov 5: While children at their surroundings might be making playful pranks with firecrackers, youths rehearsing for Deusi Bhailo and elderly members being occupied with homely chores, many villages of Nagarjun Municipality are growing marigolds to be adorned at the doors and homes of Kathmandu.

KATHMANDU, Nov 5: Among the many natural riches of the country, Nepal is yet to explore its potential in cultivation and marketing of flowers.

DHARAN, April 28: To promote production of flower in Nepal, Floriculture Association Nepal (FAN) has established province-level floriculture counseling center in Aman Bajar of Dharan. The counseling center was inaugurated by Manju Bhandari Subedi, deputy mayor of Dharan Municipality, amid a special event organized on Thursday.

Floriculture flourishes in Illam

October 19, 2017 03:00 am

ILAM, Oct 19: Dhan Bahadur Pakhrin is probably one of the busiest men in the locality these days. His wife Ramila is also in no less hurry. With the arrival of Tihar, which is considered a festival of lights and flowers, the couple is busy selling marigold and globe-amaranth they grew in their farm. The business, they say, has been giving them immense joy and good money.