There is a weather prediction for long rain and hail storm spell for the upcoming week. While the winter period had been uncertain for this season the cold waves and upcoming winter Rains will definitely aggravate winter for this season.
While the winter season do make the garden lull the blooms of Asiatic lily are adding some colors to the garden
The winter season had been quite unpredictable so far with late start of winter season to extreme chilly weather persistent for weeks and if weather forecast is to be believed the cold waves will be continuing for more weeks.
While plants in my garden are seeing dormancy still some of the chrysanthemums are still blooming
Our region sees a surge in visit of migratory birds during winter months.
American Coots spotted by the lakeside of Mansagar .
New year and new Beginning
Dawn
Makar sankranti is a festival celebrated on the occassion of Sun's transition into the northern hemisphere. It's believed in the Hindu mythology that Sun's transition leads to end of winter months and beginning of longer days.
Makar Sankranti is celebrated in our region by flying kites which is an act for Good health and prosperity.
Flying kites on Makar Sankranti
Happy New year everyone , It 's my 10th year writing this blog . My passion for gardening has grown fourfold over the decade . I would love to share a poem for all Gardening Enthusiasts
Who loves a Garden
Finds within his soul
life's whole ;
He hears the anthem of the soil
While ingrates toil;
And sees beyond his little sphere
The waving fronds of heaven ,clear.
- Louis Seymore Jones
Meanwhile cold condition has been prevalent in my city with temperature hovering around 50-60 f .The silver lining is Asiatic Lily flower is all set to bloom in the next few days.
Asiatic Lily Buds
Winter has started on a mild note in December with unforeseen high temperatures which is unusual for this time of the year. While garden is in mode of preparation for spring show the Autumn blooms are still blooming in the garden .
This year has been great for Lemonia as it is blooming till December
It is the moderate weather that spider lilies and Gaillardias have not gone to dormancy and still blooming in the midst of December
Chrysanthemums have started showing up blooms
Meanwhile Cormorant spotted at the lake
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Dawn
Elephant creeper is one of the most drought resistant hardy vines in our region derivation of name Elephant as the name suggests is due to resemblance of leaves with Elephant ears.
The light purplish flowers comes upon the creeper at two times of year. Its tubular structure and feel makes it a part of morning glory flower family.
