Garden Affair : Roses in the Garden

 I have always been fascinated with Roses from the time when I was a kid , the colors of especially English Roses were those that grown  my pragma for gardening . I still remember when I was  a kid I anticipated the unfurling of Rose buds to see its color .  

I still remember when this triplet of Roses bloomed my energy was bouncing of the walls. 

                                                                         

Although English Roses are huge and have multiple colorful patterns , but they lack fragrance unlike knock out roses                                                                                                                           

Knock out Roses (Fragrant variety used in Fragrances )

I had huge collection of English Roses in the past but unfortunately lost some of them during the renovation of Garden. 

                                                    

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Garden Affair : Roses are back

 Monsoon season is on a verge to take bid adieu and while there is long await for winter from now , I am  glad Roses are back  in to blooms . 

                                  I suppose all great happiness is a little sad. Beauty means the scent of roses, and the death of roses. 

                                 - F. Scott

Care of English Roses   and growing period                                                                                         

Roses grow well in every climatic conditions which is not hot and arid . Roses performs well when pruned periodically and fed fertilizer in a period of three to four months.                                       

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Beginning of winter

The chilly season of Winter is about to begin , since we experience  milder winter season in comparison to another regions of the world. The winter season in my Garden  is awaited for preparing up for a floral show for spring. 

This month is the  time when weather is in transition for colder season and we can see blossoms from  both hot and colder weather . The joy and excitement of sowing seeds and bulbs , planting seedlings  for floral abundance in spring is a treat for every gardening enthusiast. 

Lemonia

                                           I am surprised to see lemonia blooming at this time of year                  

Pentas

                                                           It is starting for Pentas blooms

                                                                           

Roses

Roses are just showing up after advent of winter

                                                                           

                                                          

Petunias

Petunias are just beginning to bloom 

                                                             

                                                             

                                          Mangoes are coming( My Mango tree bears fruit twice a year )

Gaillardias

                                    It is the last show for gaillardias before chilly weather          

                                                 Jungle Babblers are spotted with advent of winter                                    

Peacocks spotted after a long time

                                                    The valley and the sunrays                         

Garden Affair : Indian Fragrant Rose

        Rose is one of   the widely omnipresent flower in the world.  It is being grown and consumed throughout the world.  Indian Fragrant  Rose popularly known as Desi Gulab is widely cultivated throughout India.                                               

It is considered to be  one of the most fragrant rose available in world. Flowers are usually colored red or pink .   It blooms most part of the year  irrespective of season.                                                                                                                                           

Indian rose can be easily grown through cutting. It is easier to propagate through plant cuttings rather growing them from seeds.                                                                                                         

                                                                  

Indian fragrant rose is widely consumed for making garlands consumed for multiple events e.g. Marriage, Worship and plethora of events.  It is intereseting to know that roses are edible and their  petals are used as an ingredient for sweets.                                                                                                                                            

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Garden Affair : Edible Flowers

 Flowers are integral part of garden ,we can't imagine a Garden without the attractive blooms that make it lively and pleasing to eyes since without Flowers Garden would become dull and colorless. While it is also true that Flowers are a source of food for many insects , birds , animals and even Humans.

Here are some of the Flowers that I have personally used in one of the food recipes

                                                Marigold 

Marigold is one of the most popular flowers in the world .It has many medicinal properties and due to pungent taste used in various cuisines around the world .                        

Roses

                                Roses are lovely Flowers and have been popularly used in making 'GULKAND' a sweet sauce derived from mixing fresh rose petals and sugar in our region.

Pansy and Violas

Pansies are one of the most unique flowers in appearance and not many people know that they are edible and is being used in many cuisines around the world mainly for adding flavor in the desserts.

Nasturtium 

Nasturtium are one of the most prettiest climbing plant that grows in a vine like structure and forms a vine that reaches some foots . It is interesting to note that nasturtium flowers and leaves are popular edible plants and are used often in preparing salads.                                                 

Although there are many flowers that are considered as edible and have medicinal properties it should be noted that specific edible flowers should be consumed in small proportions only to save yourself from allergenic reactions from overconsumption. 

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Spring is around the corner

Its time of transition of weather ,its favorite time for every gardener awaiting for garden filled with blooms .It is time for spring weather to advent in our region.Winter chills are no more bothering daily humdrums of life.


                                                             Primula 'Pacific hybrid'
                                                           

Snapdragon 'Snappy orchid'

Dahlia cultivar 

Asiatic lilium

Bees and Butterflies are essential parts of spring garden                                                                             

                                                          

Bee on Cornflower

Bee on Calendula 

Christmas cactus are still into blooming                                                                                                      

How beautifully roses change there shades in winter time                                                                           

                                           Rose 'Summer Snow'              

Rose 'Knock out'

Impatiens 'Imara Rose'

Blue pimpernel flower

Alyssum Purple 

Pansy Majestic Giants in top row ,Delta Premium below

Petunia Daddy purple ,Petunia Wave pink in top row

Petunia Ultra star ,Petunia Picotee below

Jungle  babbler birds are ardent visitors now a days

Can you spot a bird in this beautiful cloudy sky.                                                                                              

Through my Lens                                                                                                                      

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Breakout from cold

Last week we had experienced severe record breaking cold which was claimed to be coldest in last forty years with temperature dropping minimum to 34 F'.This week brought relief with rise in minimum that has stimulated some growth into winter  Annuals.                                                                                                                                                           

Although spring is a month or more away ,some of the annuals are coming out of winter hibernation to bloom in this month.                                                                                                        

     

Some of the petunias are showing there blooms ,Petunias here generally enjoy long blooming period upto early summer  days.                                                                                                

Picotee Petunias with Wave pink 

Dahlia are making there appearance gradually

Oxalis Stricta 

Lathyrus odoratus 'Cupani' with a pansy popping out

Nemesia sunsatia 'Sunset'

Knock out Roses 

And Some harvest of fresh organic Tomatoes

If this   weather continues for another few days spring will be on time otherwise will delay ,either ways spring will be knocking in a month or so.                                                                                  

Happy Makar Sankranti to my Indian fellow mates.

Thanks Carol for hosting Garden Bloggers Blooms day and let people around the world know whats blooming in other part of the world.