THE GARDEN “ON MOVE”
So.. I've been absent because me and my garden have shifted.. well the garden is shifting in bits n pieces actually... so in the course of shifting, i could not sow seeds this year i pined to! But i am making up for it by hoarding geraniums (yes.. again!).. So while...
SOWING WINTER FLOWERS IN INDIA
Winter is my fav. growing season.. if you don't believe me.. please take a look at these pics as proof 😛 And while you're at it.. come help me plant them! Reward? A smile on your face as you leave with hands full of dirt and heart full of joy.. ok, i'll give you...
SWEET SUCCULENT SUNDAY
I have always been pining to get some of my garden indoors but a lot of P's & C's have always stopped me (Read soil=lizards and roaches). As for cut flowers, i can bring myself to cut a flower and bring it indoors about once every 4 months! so what do we do?...
P IS FOR PINK AND PISTIA
While i continue to cross items off my wishlist, have a look at what i got today.. PISTIA!! Rs. 25/plant and have been told it multiplies like a weed! Well... do u think i mind?? 😛 Also some pink blooms... Azalea and Rose PISTIA [efb_likebox fanpage_url="budscape"...
FLOWERS BLOOMING IN JULY HEAT
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RANDOM..
These are from some of my sites and/or some places i visited including my Aunt's home and PAU..Love the line up of chrysanthemums ready to be sold.. Can imagine the yummie flower colors! The vinca caught my eye particularly.. bought a packet from INDAM to try at a...
LISIANTHUS !! – CROSSED OFF MY WISHLIST
LISIANTHUS! After 2 years of lusting after it.. found it at a local nursery.. nuff said 😀 Price: Rs. 25/plant [efb_likebox fanpage_url="budscape" fb_appid="976095095789003" box_width="250" box_height="" locale="en_US" responsive="0" show_faces="1" show_stream="0"...
GRASSHOPPER IN GARDEN
For someone who tries to maintain a 10 feet distance from anything that is live and moving(except the homo sapiens), taking these pics took a lot of effort and courage.. but then i thought, look at the colors!! It's so pretty.. really if i try to forget what it is for...
BUYING HERBS
When i woke up this morning, i had no idea i'd sleep so happy tonight. I am sure there was some garden fairy guiding me today. Well, it all started when i decided to go around the town exploring options for a site of mine. I need flowers, herbs, fruit trees and...
A SEED PARCEL 🙂
I totally forgot to blog about this parcel i received a sometime ago.. It's a gift of seeds from Hershal Pandya, editor, www.care4nature.org . He'd asked me if i would be interested in some seeds he has lying around with him. My association with Hershal goes back to...
RAIN AND GREENERY – GARDEN TOUR
Some greenery at my home, all planted and maintained by my grandparents.. Now i know where i get my green thumb from! Also sneaking in some of my flowers in bloom on these beautiful rainy days! [efb_likebox...
The story of caladiums
So what exactly is the story? Well.. once upon a time, it was the year when I'd just gotten into gardening full-time and i realized that bulbs are an excellent invention by God. They are easy to grow, low-maintenance and rarely fail you. Added bonus? They are quick!...