Springing into summer

 It's that time of year when spring is ending and summer season has arrived . It has been unusual spring due to the on going weather disturbances and concurrent rains  which has lead to unusual wet spring. 

It is the time to bid adieu Spring blossoms and welcome summer in the garden 

                                     Petunias and pansies are giving last of their booms with rise in temperatures  

                                                                       

I am surprised by consistent blooming of Geraniums and Blanket flower for the most part of spring 

Cornflowers 

I had added some of the new varieties of Kalanchoe this spring in my garden 

                                                               Kalanchoes blossfeldiana blooming

                                 Bougainvilleas are back in blooms  as Summer season is back 

                        Adenium is blooming finally  after rise in temperatures 

                                                             

                              Spider lilies are blooming with summer arrival , summer and rains are best season for lily blooms           

                                                            spi

                        

             I spotted this butterfly with unusual blue color , Anyone knows the ID                                                          

              In my recent visit to Bird sanctuary I spotted this beautiful Indian painted stork 

                                                                 

                                                          

                                                              Indian painted stork feeding on fish        

Finally an ode to mountains 

                                                          

                                                                           

Summer vibes

 Summers are at their peak it has been a long  summer this year . The garden has become dry and persisting high temperature had ravaging effect on plants. While there is not much blooming in the garden some of the hardy annuals and perennials are bringing color to the garden

                                                                          Zinnia

                                                                           

 

                                                                           Gaillardia

                                                                               

                                                                                      

                                                                          Jasmine

                                                                           

                                                                     Lemonia

                                                                     

                                                                           

                                                                      Trumpet creeper

                                                                      

Meanwhile I took a break in weekend to escape to outskirt of city and there I spotted 

                                                                 Black winged Stilt

                                                                    

And remembering the lovely journey to the mountains 

                                                                                

Monsoon is here

 Monsoon has finally hit the city after a long await which has helped to get relief from humid and hot climate . Monsoon brings transition in the weather which helps the Garden regain its greenery and beauty. 

Transition in weather has facilitated blooms in the garden

                                                                         JATROPHA BUSH 

                                                                Lagerstroemia Speciosa          

                                                                                        

SUNFLOWER

Zinnias

 

Balsam Flowers

                                                                              

                                                           Gomphrena Blooms 

                                                                                  

                                                              Firebush 

                                                                  

I am glad to spot wave petunias growing in summer 

                                                           

While there are many other blooms of  varieties of Jasmine  , plumeria  blooming from last many days this particular wild flower drew my attention when I was strolling in my garden. I don't know the name of this flower if anyone know please do comment.

                                                                     

An Amazing Monsoon sky capture

                                                                

                                              

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

Herbs in my Garden

 Growing herbs in Garden can be beneficial in many ways for the amateur Gardener too as Herbs are easy to grow and generally require minimal efforts to grow and can be harvested in  a  short period of time . 

It is a wonderful plant to enjoy gardening with advantage of growing plant that can be used in culinary arts to increase smell , taste and flavor of the cuisine.

                                                          A   vertical Herb Garden 

  It can be started in a small space and  you don't need a green thumb to grow and cultivate harvest of herbs and still enjoy the unique fragrance and flavor of each herb in your garden.

Growing and care

Herbs can be easily grown through their seeds and some of the herbs can be even propagated through stem cuttings

                                                   Spinach grown in Left over old oil can 

They do not require much space or fertilizer for growth and can be grown in shallow pots for that matter in  any left over container.

                                                           Fenugreek growing in a pot

Herbs are best plants to grow for those avid gardeners who don't have patience for plant to grow and bear fruits or flowers .

                                                             Basil grown in a sack 

                                                        

Petunias are coming out nicely after rise in temperatures

                                                        

A flight of pigeons captured

                                                                  

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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