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Sunday, 15 January 2023

Cold month

The winter season had been quite unpredictable so far with late start of winter season to extreme chilly weather persistent for weeks and if weather forecast is to be believed the cold waves will be continuing for more weeks.

While plants in my garden are seeing dormancy still some of the chrysanthemums are still blooming

And I am glad to see Asiatic Lily blooming

And a Viola finally unfurled its petals.

Our region sees a surge in visit of migratory birds during winter months.

American Coots spotted by the lakeside of Mansagar .

New year and new Beginning

Dawn

American coots spotted in my city

Monday, 15 March 2021

Welcome Spring

Spring is one of the most awaited season in the whole year. The aroma of spring can be felt in the air and garden is filled with exuberant spring colors. This year with moderate winter spring arrived early and Garden is back with colors.

Heavenly scented Alyssum

Statice Blooms

Mesembryanthemum

Schizanthus blooms

Lovely Petunias

Bellis Perennis

Marigolds

Dahlias

Pansy and violas

Nemesia Blooms

Gazanias

(left : California poppy ,Right Top : Phlox, Centre : Cineraria, Below : Freesia)

(Left : Sweet William , Right Top : Snapdragon, Centre: Nemesia and Below : Snapdragon)

( Left Top : Osteospermum, Below : Bougaivillea ,Right TOP : Carnation,Below : Cineraria )

And some other blooms like Dimorpotheca, Candytuft, Celosia, Linaria , Nasturtium and many others are coming up with coming days of spring .

Meanwhile a spring Sunset looks like this from my Garden

Thanks Carol for hosting Blooms day

Saturday, 13 February 2021

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.

It is the time for link up party Garden Affair which is related to Gardening and Nature . This link up party invites everyone who want to share posts related to Gardening, Nature and birds .
The link up party will remain open for a week starting from Saturday till next Saturday.

Thursday, 14 March 2019

Joy of Little things

Spring is just not a season its a sentiment that emerges from the rejoice of serendipity ,you know its little things that make life easier and joyful.Spring imparts a Midas touch as almost everything that is supposed to bloom ,blooms .Thanks to the spring that there is veritable feast to my eyes and I can enjoy my little things.

So here are my top pics of little joy of Spring '19

CINERARIA Blooms