Monsoon Effect

 Monsoon Downpour has taken a halt the  weather has become moderate and pleasant. The monsoon rains and fall in temperature helps in resurgence of blooms in garden.  

             I had planted these cypress vines at the end of Summer season and after consistent  downpour of monsoon the vine has covered entire flower bed and with a monsoon break the blooms showed up in beautiful scarlet color. 

     Although  Vinca Plant is all year bloomer in my Garden its colors somehow pops more after the monsoon downpour. 

                                              Rain brings the Rain lilies back  into profusion of blooms.                                                                                                      

I await for Tecoma blooms after long summer months 

                                                                

Frangipani is one such perennial that has adapted our climate very well 

                                                                      

I saw this beauty first in the morning as I was heading towards my morning walk it was close enough to give me a shot after trying few times with mobile camera I was able to capture it in a still position

                                                                           Peahen resting upon Log

 

                                                     

Garden Affair : Asiatic Lily blooming

 There is a weather prediction for long rain and hail storm spell for the upcoming week. While the winter period had been uncertain for this season the cold waves and upcoming winter Rains will definitely  aggravate winter for this season. 

While the winter season do make the garden lull the  blooms of Asiatic lily are adding some colors to the garden 

                                                             

                                                                 

                                                                       

                                                                       

                                                                                       

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Crinum Lily blooming time

 I have grown many varieties of lilies in my garden. Lily blooms are one of the most eye catchy blooms among all the flowering plants  grown from bulbs. Crinum lily is one of the most attractive variety of Lily family. There striking color and humongous blooms instantly grabs the attention .

                                                               

Growth and Care                                                                                                                               

Crinum Lilies grow well in any state of weather and some varieties even blooms twice a year . They require fertilization once in a while and providing organic fertilizer just before blooming period will help in boosting blooms.                                                                                                                           

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Garden Affair : Amaryllis

 The spring season is in full swing and the Garden is filled with exuberant colorful blooms. It is a good coincidence that I am writing a post about the Colorful Amaryllis Flower on the occasion of  Holi which happens to be festival of colors celebrated in the  spring. 

                                             Amaryllis Blooms 

                                                                   

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Countdown to Winter

 The days are getting colder with every passing day as temperature at day time  has dropped to mid of 70s Fahrenheit which is quite cold for this time of year in our region. The reason could be due to unexpected hailstorm in my city  that happened in last week and fresh snowfall going on  in the hilly areas. While my winter garden preparation is going with full swing here are some blooms and developments that were observed after a walk in to the garden.

Spider lilies are in full bloom with a heady scent after their leaves were thinned and pruned after attack of worms.

                                                    

It was a surprise to spot Rain Lily blooming at this time of year

                                                                      

           

The last show of Hibiscus blooms until freezing winter sets in the garden

                                                                

A    fresh harvest of Raw mangoes 

                                                         

Meanwhile a Rufous treepie was spotted in the garden

And a wonderful morning sky with Clouds,sun and birds ( can you spot the sun )

                                                                   

Flower Bulbs

 It is the time for winter season to set in the upcoming days. It will be seen within few days that cold weather will persist for few months until spring breaks bringing riot of colors with blossoms and blooms. It is the perfect time to sow winter Flower bulbs for spring blooms.

It is advisable in our region to sow Flower bulbs for winter season  in October and November  for bloom in spring in the upcoming year.

    These are some of my Favorite Flower bulbs for winter season.

Ranunculus

                                          Ranunculus are one of the most rewarding blooms that can be easily grown through bulbs and seedlings .These claw shaped bulbs should be sown in disinfectant water which can be prepared by mixing any fungicide powder in the water .

                                           Ranunculus bulb soaked in water

                                                  

                                                      Ranunculus blooms

Lilium Bulbs                                                                                                                                             

Liliums are one of the most easy to grow Flower bulb and they do not require much care and reward with huge blooms within a short period of time after sowing bulbs.                                                      

Lilium Bulbs 

Anemone Blooms 

Anemone are one of the most attractive  flower bulbs which can be grown for spring blooms.They can be grown easily with only concern about watering up to a certain level.

                                                            

There are many other Flower bulbs for winter - spring sowing like Tulips,Gladiolus,Freesias,Orinthagalum,Sparaxis,Ixia,Mountbrettia and many others.

Meanwhile a sunset to remember from a vacation 

                                  

Growing Asiatic Lily in pot

Asiatic lilies are one of the most vibrant flowers present among all of the Lily varieties with rewarding marvelous blooms . Although it is grown as an annual in our region but there blooms are always worthy waiting among all other spring blooms.This year I did something different by planting Asiatic Lily bulbs of five distinct colors in a single pot .As I expected they didn't get to blooms at a single time but there blooms even at different times of  month were definitely worthy for wait.

                                                                        

Morning sunshine                                                                                                                                      

                                                                                     

                                                                                   

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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