Monsoon take over the Garden

 Monsoon has been satisfactory  by far , thereby the  first fortnight is here after monsoon plunged into the city. The dry and barren land is now covered with layer of greenery. 

                    I am surprised to see color pattern change in this hibiscus with the arrival of monsoon  

The fragrance is intoxicating of Arabian Jasmine 

When buds are as good as Blossoms 

                           Lilies are back into blooms

 Water lilies adoring blooms 

Rain Lilies enchanting blossoms after downpour 

Plumeria season 

When weeds are beautiful who would have heart for  deadheading 

It was surreal experience to spot Coots and Swamphen at the same place 

Temperate December

 It was at the end of November month when the unprecedented chilly weather created a role for expectation of cold beginning of  December . It is the fortnight of December still the weather is warm which I guess  is in  consequence of  the climate change. 

Bauhinia Purpurea 

It is the season  for blooming period of  Purple Orchid Tree . They bloom in my region at the end of Autumn and blooms till the beginning of winter. 

                                                                              

                                                                   

Where the orchid like structure of flower is attracting , the mild fragrance of bauhinia is pleasing .

                                                                

Dombeya

The perennial shrub has   ball like blooms which are appealing and there long  blooming period can be enjoyed  for over  a month .

It is the first of blooms of marigold and chrysanthemums which marks the beginning of  cooler season . 

                                                                                             

Chrysanthemum

                                                          

                                                                                      

                                                         

From left top : Bottlebrush plant, Petunias, Hibiscus, Plumbago, Vinca)

                    FRom left top : Rose plant, Jatropha, Geranium, Gaillardia, Begonias, French marigold. )

Meanwhile a raft of American coots were spotted near the lakeside

                                                                   

Cold month

 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 

                                              

And  I am glad to see Asiatic Lily blooming 

And a Viola finally unfurled its petals. 

                                       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         

American coots spotted in my city