Cold waves grip the city

 The winter  weather which started post December this year brought days of fog , chilling winds and drop in temperatures to  single syllable  in the first two weeks of January. While winter is not harsh this year comparatively the persistent cold wave had  brought chills to the core in body. 

Now as we are at  the end of first fortnight of the year Garden is seeing some growth with blooms mostly on perennials or annuals that were blooming from December . The spring annuals had been stagnated from December . 

                              Marigolds have well adapted winter   in my region                              

                                                                      

                        Bauhinia blooms are at their prime in January

                                        The chrysanthemums blooms will start wilting   in upcoming weeks 

The cranberry Hibiscus loves winter as it outshines all Hibiscus varieties in January

The Common Hibiscus is unfurling gradually after cold waves had surpassed 

During my a day trip on the outskirts of city one of this Common Stilt was spotted perching upon water lands.  

                                                          

Drizzle weather

 The weather right now is foggy, its drizzling . The concurrent rains from last week had lead to drop in temperature with absence of sunlight it has been challenging to peep out in the Garden .

The wait for spring seems longer as weather forecast doesn't  augur to see weather condition improving till next fortnight. Meanwhile the dreariness in garden is broken off with the presence of  blooms of Tagetes lunulata .

                                          Tagetes (red marigold )

The consistent blooms on Coral Jasmine and Bauhinia Purpurea from last month is a candy for my eyes daily

                                                                                          

The last few days  for chrysanthemum blooms 

                                                               

It was pleasure to spot Rufous treepie frolicking around in my garden

                                           I spotted it first perching on my plumeria tree 

                                    It kept on flying and perching from one to another tree 

Finally it came close to pose for a macro shot 

                                                                      

Cold weather

December is inception of Cold weather in our region . Although this year we are already experiencing biting cold waves in the start of December itself as a consequence  temperature is  dropping up to  single digit at the night time  which happens rarely in the first fortnight    of December .   

                                                                    Purple Orchid Tree Blooming

                                    I cant get over the  paradise of blooms  of Purple Orchid Tree 

I had planted this Coral jasmine plant two years back and now it has been flowering prolifically from October . 

                                          Coral Jasmine 

Dombeya flowering season 

                                              

          Chrysanthemum blooms are unfurling with beginning of Winter season

                                                                              

                                                 

Petunias in my Balcony  Garden 

                                                       

          Marigold blooming season is back                   

These are  the last blooms of seasonal morning glory flowers for this year 

                                                                        

Adenium blooms are still abundant even after arrival of winter season                                          

                                     

                                                                    

Indian Ring neck parakeet  spotted in the park 

                                                              

                                                           When u wake  up  to this kind of  morning       

Autumn is here

 Monsoon season which was extended this year has finally taken a bid adieu and Autumn weather has begun , Autumn brings a cool environment in garden. Blooms and greenery is a startling scene in Garden.  

                                    Adenium glory in Autumn 

                                                            

Gomphrena brings the perfect Autumn feel 

                                                                  

Portulaca blooms are adding color to my balcony Garden 

                                             

                                                                            

                 

Cypress vine is growing like a weed everywhere in my Garden this year 

                                                                      

Monsoon and Autumn blooms of this year 

First Marigold blooms of this season are mark of upcoming Diwali festivity 

                                                            

Lantana blooming in full glory post monsoon 

                                                                 

Bougainvillea blooming                                                                                                                         

It is a ritual to spot Tailor bird at the beginning of Autumn 

                                                                      

Winter Chills

 The unforeseen  late start to cold days this season and then persistent fog and smoke for more than a week had halted the outdoor activities, while onset of spring seems far away. The wonderful blooms of chrysanthemums and marigold are adding color to the garden in this pea - souper environent . 

                                                  

                                                                    

In our region its an old saying that we believe when a crow caws in morning at your roof it signifies arrival of guests .                                                                                                                                            

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

                                                                   

Garden Affair : Marigold Season

 Marigolds are the most commonly cultivated  flowers in India. In the diversity of India ,  Marigold flowers have been brought up in use in mostly every occasion  whether it was to adore a grandeur  lavish wedding, adding colors to a political meet  and most importantly gracing the sacred rituals of numerous festivals.  

                                                                        

Marigolds are most easy to grow flowers that can  thrive in   drought like situations , this is grown after monsoon season till early summer season in my region.                                                                            

Marigold growing method and care                                                                                             

Marigold is grown through seeds and can also be propagated through stem cutting. It is an easy to grow no fuss plant that required little to no care and can be grown in diverse soil conditions .                 

It is the time for link up party Garden Affair where we can share posts related to Gardening, Nature and birds. The link up party will remain open for a week starting from Sunday.                                               

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Spring is here

 Its spring time folks, the aura of spring garden is magnificent. Spring is welcomed in our city with inflorescence on Bauhinia and Flame of forest .  

                                                   Bauhinia blakeana

                                                      Bauhinia  purpurea

Flame of forest 

Bougainvillea's revive with spring garden 

Spring is awaited for infinite blooms                                                                                                         

Nemesia blossoms 

Geraniums 

Petunias blooms in spring

Abundant spring colors                                                                                                                                

From top to bottom

(Petunias, Pansy, Kalanchoe, Dog flower, Marigold, Geranium)

                                                                              

(Chrysanthemum, Gaillardias, Geranium, Petunias, Begonias, Pansy)

(Gerberas, Gaillardias, Cineraria, Statice, Poppy, Daisy)

(Ice plant, Daisy, Dimorpotheca, Marigolds, Calendulas)

(Calendulas, Dimorpothecas, Statice, Cinerarias)

(Godetias, Gazanias, Schizanthus,Daisy, Statice, Dianthus, Freesia, California poppy)

(Nemesia, Schizanthus, Sweet william, Delphinium, Nasturtium, Verbena, Corn flower, Calendula)

Birds at Dawn time

From top to bottom (Cormorants, Indian pond heron, Gray headed Swamphen, Great Egret )

Sunrise from the  Mountain