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!...
PLANTS AROUND THE NEIGHBOURHOOD
Who says you need to be a princess to be able to walk on flowers.. Come join me as i embark on a short trip to the nearby park where i am greeted by these humble but pretty flowers.. The weather's just perfect to explore.. So let's keep our mouths shut and senses open...
ACHILLEAS !!
WOW! JUST WOW!! Look at this achillea.. i'd sown the seeds in winters and even though they did not flower in the expected months, the foliage looked so attractive that i decided to keep (and not weed out) all 6 plants and see what comes up.. Thanks heavens i did! What...
ZINNIAS FROM SEED AND THE MYSTERY OF CHOPPED LEAVES
Well.. the pictures say it all.. except telling you the mystery behind the chopped leaves.. No.. it's not a bug.. Meet Bruno.. The family pet.. He eats the leaves. Yes he does! And i can't do anything about it. Case closed 🙂 Subscribe in a reader JOIN OUR GARDENING...
GROWING HYDRANGEA IN PLAINS ( LUDHIANA , PUNJAB )
While the sun has been busy baking us in this heat, i have been busy saving this hydrangea from the harsh rays. As opposed to the hydrangea last year which I'd got as a small plant, this one was bought by my grandfather from Palampur who nurtured it for many years at...
GERANIUMS GERANIUMS GERANIUMSSSSSSSSSS
It's official!! I'm addicted.. i just can't get enough of geraniums!! The episode when i lost my geraniums last year, when i went to Delhi has affected my heart and brain so badly that this year its revenge time for me.. i have been hogging them like they are going to...
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PAU FLOWER SHOW 24-25th FEB 2011
"I feel i've died and gone to heaven" That's how i can best sum up my visit(s) to the recent flower show (potted flowers, cut flowers, arrangements and flower ornaments) held at PAU. It's an annual event, an exhibition,competition...