Temperate Summer

Summer season which was started with consistent heat waves in the month of April was then subsided with weather change owing to  concurrent rains in the starting of May that brought down temperature which aided the blooms . 

 Bougainvillea blooms  are a boon for summer 

                                                                       

Jasmine blooms bring fragrance in  Summer garden 

                                                            Jasminum Auriculatum 

                                                                                 

                                                      Thymophylla blooms 

                                                                         

There eye catchy blooms are  attractive for summer garden 

Peacock flower is  blooming profusely in summers 

The first bloom of Sunflower this summer has finally arrived after temperature dropped after downpour                                                                                                                                       

It is quite rare to spot knock out roses blooming in May summer Garden 

         This particular variety of  Periwinkle has actually adopted our environment and weather well enough that blooms can spotted  throughout the year

A pair of Cormorants on the shore of Lake 

Monsoon glory

 Monsoon  has been extremely good this year , the constant precipitation had brought down temperature to moderation. The fresh blooms in my  garden has been eye pleasing. The array of colors in Garden will last now till the start of winter Season.   

                                                         Rutteya fruticosa

                                                                   

                                                                                     

                                                             

                                                                               Cypress vine 

                                                                               

Vinca Blooms

                                                                       

Balsam Blooms

                                                                          Portulacas 

                                                                        

Pinwheel flower 

                                                                        

Rain Lilies 

                                            

Purple glory in the garden 

                                                                                                       

Plumeria

                                                          

      Summer annuals have revived after monsoon blooms                                                       

Great Egret by the shoreline

                                          

Awaiting for monsoon

         The horrific  summer is at its end , if the weather report is believed we could see rains in anytime  the next two weeks. Meanwhile Texas Sage is blooming profusely in hot summer   days.                                                                              

Periwinkle plant is braving heat of summer and blooming in profusion

                                                                             

Portulaca is blooming after a long break and will be in full bloom after the arrival of monsoon;

                                      

Jasmine is the most summer friendly plant that blooms for the most part of summer and the fragrance of Jasmine makes it distinctive 

                                                          

Bougainvillea's blooms  out for the most part of year 

In the absence of flowers this wandering Jew plant is giving colors in the dry season

This Black winged stilt was spotted foraging on the out shore of lake 

Garden Affair : Periwinkle

 Summer season is at utmost, where plants in my Garden are somehow ridden out Periwinkle is standing  out from the crowd. Periwinkle also known as Vinca is a hardy perennial that can withstand any condition  irrespective  of weather and variation in  temperature.   

                                                         

Periwinkle are easy to grow plants through dispersion of seeds. They are hybridized and cultivated in to many colors but commonly found in purplish pink color and can survive extreme summers to winters.                                                                                                                                                      

Periwinkle Care and Growth

Periwinkle or Vinca is a hardy plant that can survive drought conditions, It can be easily grown from seeds. The  well drained sandy soil is best for the growth of seeds. It can also be grown through stem cuttings in monsoon season.                                                                                                                 

Periwinkle leaves and flowers have medicinal value are used in various skin diseases, to control high blood pressure and diabetes.                                                                                                                      

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Growing Herbs in water

 Growing herbs at your home is one of the most easy and rewarding part of gardening . Herbs are popular for adding distinct flavor to your food and are also packed with essential nutrients required by our body . Herbs can be grown through seeds and also easily through stem cuttings . Herbs such as Basil, Oregano, Thyme, Rosemary, peppermint and many others  stem cuttings can be   grown in water easily. .                                                    

Method of growing herbs in water 

Pluck a stem from herb plant like a basil plant as shown in the below image and immerse the below part of stem in the water 

                                                                             

After a couple of days we can observe the roots growing on the stem and this is the time for planting the stem in the soil mixture.

Meanwhile there is a continuous rain going on as an effect of Cyclone Tauktae in the country which turns out to be  a rejuvenation for garden plants in hot summer days.

                                                      Periwinkle plant drenched in rain 

 And  an Indian Kingfisher spotted 

                                                                 

These travel and journeys are what I miss in this pandemic era    

                                                    

Stay Home Stay Safe guys ,,WE SHALL OVERCOME ONE DAY

                                                                        

Periwinkle plant care tips

 Periwinkle is an easy to grow perennial for temperate region  which  do not observe below freezing point  temperatures. While it is an easy to grow plant and can tolerate drought conditions it should be protected from direct sunlight in those region which observe heat wave conditions in hot summer days.

                                                        

Periwinkle growing tips and propagation                                                                                           

Periwinkle needs warm weather to flourish and can withstand drought like situations. It does not require much fertilization still gives abundant blooms throughout the year. It can easily be               propagated through stem cuttings in spring or monsoon season for successful growth.            

Periwinkle medicinal values                                                                                                                     

Madagascar Periwinkle

           

                                                                                                

Madagascar periwinkle is most common variety of periwinkle which has many medicinal values. It has been used from ancient times to stop bleeding, treating infections and even help to get rid of swelling.                                                                                                                                                      

                                                                                 

Meanwhile a visit to Deer Park after long time 

                                         

It was a fortunate evening to click this rainbow after Rains                                                          

Foliage Fondness

It is true that Mother nature has given plethora of colors in the flowers still we can often observe  unique shaped leaves  and different colored foliage in trees and plants  which adds color to the garden in the absence of blooms .

Here are some of the Houseplants growing at my space that have attractive foliage and add color to the Garden throughout the year

                                                             Acalypha  Plant leaves                                             

Snow bush leaves 

                                                            CALADIUM LEAVES

                                                                Purple heart Plant

                                                                                 

                                                              Dracena Leaves 

                                                                                

                                                      Cranberry Hibiscus Plant leaves 

                                                                      

                                                                      

Meanwhile an old variety of Periwinkle makes an appearance after a long time 

A Pigeon was spotted from the windowsill of the  Balcony                                                                  

                                   It looks like a storm is approaching the sky