Past month was quite unusual since monsoon extended till last of September ,which led to rise of post monsoon diseases which had detrimental effect on health concern in the country ,mosquito borne diseases such as Malaria,dengue,and now Zika has affected badly health of in our region .
But now as we are entering into weather which is going to be colder in near months we expect relief from these viral diseases .Its mid of October and fall in temperatures at night can already be felt ,its time for starting planning about spring garden ,and starting for sowing of winter vegetables and flowering annuals.
Meanwhile some new additions such as Dwarf Poinciana have given out their fresh first blooms
Pride of Barbados/Peacock flower/Dwarf Poinciana
But now as we are entering into weather which is going to be colder in near months we expect relief from these viral diseases .Its mid of October and fall in temperatures at night can already be felt ,its time for starting planning about spring garden ,and starting for sowing of winter vegetables and flowering annuals.
Meanwhile some new additions such as Dwarf Poinciana have given out their fresh first blooms
Pride of Barbados/Peacock flower/Dwarf Poinciana
It was a surprise bloom but rewarding too
It comes in another color also that is reddish yellow although pure yellow blooms are not so common to find.
Another startling first time bloomers were the cypress vine flowers
Although they are grown as annual their leaves and flowers have beauty that compliments each other amazingly
Day blooming jasmine or cestrum diurnum
Where night blooming jasmine wafts fragrance at night,day blooming jasmine flowers have strong fragrance in day time.
Plumeria and Zinnia are giving out blooms with drop at night temperatures
Although these are last blooms of Zinnia since they wont survive with the advent of winter nights
Morning glory blooms are recurrent month after month and still going healthy blooms
Hibiscus are back after rains
Spider lily blooms are pleasant after September rains
Chameli or jasmine blooms are refreshing nights with their fragrance
Four o' clock are in full glory
And one unusual inflorescence of Pearl Millet are beautiful
October month comes with drop in temperature which gives garden revival after summer and monsoon ,Its undoubtedly best season for garden lovers in our region.
