Spring that comes post monsoon

 Monsoon    has outperformed itself  this year as records of rainfall pertaining to   last decade has been broken this year in my region.  

These self seeders always dominate my  post monsoon Garden 

                                                      

                                                                                        

                                                                                 

Bougainvilleas steal the show post monsoon 

                                                                                 

I am recommending this Life saver succulent plant to every fellow gardener who wants to grow succulent for the first time  at their respective  place if you don't see freezing temperature as it is one of the most hardy succulent in my Garden and those star fish alike blooms are stunner. 

                                                                          

Some summer bloomers that chose post monsoon over summer season due to temperature drop post monsoon   to flourish in their prime. 

                                                           

I am observing sudden increase in population of Myna Bird from quite some time now in my region. I recently found out that they are very adaptable in diverse habitats and their breed is well established in Indian Terrain  .  

                                                                                

Independence Day.

 Today is India's Independence day. My Garden is filled with exuberant energy and colors after monsoon rains. 

                                            Rutteya Fruticosa

                                             

                                                                   Purslane 

                                                                                                          

                                                            Periwinkle blooms

                                                                              

                                                         

                                                                        Rain Lilies

                                                                 

                                                                      

                                                                       

                                                                   Crinum lily

                                                                  

                                                                          Zinnias

                                                                              

                             

                                                                  Lantanas

                                                         

Water Lily

                                                                       Dreary sky

                                                                         

                                                      

                                     Indian Myna 

                                                 

                                                 

                                     Happy Independence day !      

Hedge Flowering plants for Garden

Hedges are integral part of any Garden. While hedge are natural planting besides the wall that provides protection against winds , privacy, create a wildlife habitat in your garden.  Hedges which are created using  Flowering plants can actually add grace to the garden .

While there are many species of flowering plants that can be deployed for creating hedges and filling space near  boundary walls here are some of them which are hardy irrespective to weather and thus adds beauty to your garden.                        

                                                                Bougainvillea Flowers                                                   

                                                                           Firebush

                                                                      

                                                                                  

                                                                        Tecoma Stans 

                                                                                             

                                                                     An Indian Myna spotted 

                                                      When you spot heaven in sky         

Growing inverted Tomato plant in bottle

 It is always a fun experience to grow your own veggies which are organically grown at your space. I have been growing all varieties of Tomatoes from past many years. This year I tried a very unique way of growing Tomatoes and I was fortunate to succeed in my first attempt. 

I tried growing inverted Tomato plant in a Recyclable Plastic Water Bottle.

This is a old Plastic bottle whose base has been removed to fill the soil mixture 

                                                                         A 1000ml  empty bottle

The base of bottle is removed for filling soil mixture

Tomato seedling inserted from the cap side

                                              And after 2months the first tomatoes appear

                                                 Tomatoes ripened and ready to be harvested

Things to remember growing inverted Tomatoes plants in bottles

- Tomato seedling should be gently inserted in bottle without damaging root system of the plant

- Soil mixture should be light and fertilizer rich so that plant gets its strength and food adequately

- Watering should be done moderately when the plant requires it otherwise the plant will rot eventually.                                                                                                                       

The spring summer transition is always a happy time in the Garden as there is a freshness of leaves and flowers can be felt in the Garden                                                                                                      

JATROPHA FLOWER

Meanwhile when Mobile camera does the justice to capture stunning purple sky

                                                      Brahmin Mynas spotted in purplish evening sky

                                                                          Thanks for hosting 

                                                                                        

Indoor plants care and Maintenance

Indoor Plants are becoming popular these days for many reasons one of them being rapid increase in  urbanization .Growing Indoor plants in home is coming out to be  a good option for the Amateur Gardener who doesn't have much space for gardening .Indoor Plants doesn't require much space like big balconies, huge terraces or a big land  to grow plants and just require little space indoors in your home for bringing element of nature in your space.

These below are some of the indoor plants that I find easy to grow indoors with little care and fertilization.

                                                          Syngonium with Pothos

                                                                       Miniature Syngoniums

                                                                   Rubber Plant

                                                                       

                                                                   ZZ Plant 

                                                                                 

                                                   Indoor Plants care and maintenance 

Indoor Plants are easy to grow and will  remain healthy  if they are kept at a place which receive morning sunlight . It should be kept in mind that Indoor plants should be watered with purified and filtered water when possible as they are sensitive with tap water which has effect upon the health of the plant.

It is advisable to keep plants kept indoors once in a week outside in the partial sun for acceleration of growth of leaves.

Meanwhile  the spring is knocking door with Mesembryanthemum  giving out blooms

                                                                   Mesembryanthemum

And the Mynas enjoying warmth in the weather

                                                                        Mynas 

A Sunset to remember

Cold and Dark days

 This year began on a chilling note as it rained continuously which led to dark and foggy days for a week and when now the weather is clearing up some of the blooms are showing up 

                                                       

Christmas cactus booming indoors

                                                              

Chrysanthemums are one of the blooms that are adding color in spite of cold chilling weather

                                                                          

 I am glad to notice the  Bougainvillea blooming back after many days

                                            

First sight of Petunias in this year

                                                   

Marigolds blooms are coming out slowly as weather is clearing up gradually

                                                             

Meanwhile with  the rise in the cases of Bird Flu in my region  some of the Indian Mynas were spotted roaming over the park

                                                               

            And a Sunrise after days of Dark gloomy sky 

                                                      

                                                               

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From my windowsill

                                            My garden has been never in deprive of visitors in form of birds and critters  ,Infact presence of them   makes garden lively.                           


These groups of Indian Myna has been regular visitor in my garden,with frolicking around all over the garden.
                                                                           

What a beautiful sky has formed into with those dense clouds arranging  looks like it would rain,If it rains the cold will intensify in upcoming days.                                                                                  

Wild bird wednesday

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Sky Watch Friday