Garden Affair : Happy Independence Day

 Its 79th Independence Day , the year when India had encountered multitude of Challenging situations and was able to successfully weather the storm . I am really proud to be born in this country. 

HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY 

Garden is basking in  green cover  after prolonged Monsoon rains . Rain Lilies and Portulacas are blooming in profusion in Garden . 

                                                                 

Nature finds its way to surprise us when we are not expecting it . Those who do Gardening can relate with the lines  " Its about finding something valuable and delightful when weren't  actively searching for it , and it can bring joy, persona growth and new opportunities. "                                                    

I almost forgot about an avocado seed that I planted in a container in summers until it appeared out of nowhere during my Garden cleaning in the form of  full grown  seedling after the magic of             monsoon spell upon it.                                                                                                                             

The seedling popped out of Seed which I completely forgot after planting in summers. 

  

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Garden affair : Portulacas in my Balcony

 

Its Monsoon season the temperature had dropped significantly and garden is in a gradual process  of revival thereby reappearance of   blooms can be spotted after long summer .  

           Portulaca or  9'0 clock as it is known popularly blooms profusely after Monsoon downpour . These are drought resistant plants and blooms in profusion of colors  after advent of monsoon season and blooming remains till Autumn.                                       

                                                                                        

Growing method and care                                                                    Portulaca  plants are easy to grow as they are drought resistant plants they can withstand extreme weather conditions . They can be easily grown through stem cuttings , there root formation is more quicker than any other flowering perennial and annual.                                                                      

                                                                             

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Monsoon in my Garden

 It has been raining from a week and more , the monsoon has brought big relief from heat waves after harsh summer which we have seen this year. 

The downpour has brought back blooms in the Garden 

                                                         Portulacas are back 

                                                                   

Water Lily blooms with Rain

                                                      Bougainvillea's are prolifically blooming                                                                                    

                                                                       

                                                         Rain Lilies are most awaited in monsoon       

                                                                              

Adeniums have been blooming from  long now and will bloom till  the end of Autumn season. 

 I spotted Tailor bird in my Balcony  and was able to capture a close up shot of it .Tailor bird is  a common scene during monsoon season in my Garden . They are known for their nest making skill from leaves  .    I have  covered about their nest making skill in my blog earlier post.          

Autumn is here

 Monsoon season which was extended this year has finally taken a bid adieu and Autumn weather has begun , Autumn brings a cool environment in garden. Blooms and greenery is a startling scene in Garden.  

                                    Adenium glory in Autumn 

                                                            

Gomphrena brings the perfect Autumn feel 

                                                                  

Portulaca blooms are adding color to my balcony Garden 

                                             

                                                                            

                 

Cypress vine is growing like a weed everywhere in my Garden this year 

                                                                      

Monsoon and Autumn blooms of this year 

First Marigold blooms of this season are mark of upcoming Diwali festivity 

                                                            

Lantana blooming in full glory post monsoon 

                                                                 

Bougainvillea blooming                                                                                                                         

It is a ritual to spot Tailor bird at the beginning of Autumn 

                                                                      

Garden Affair : Portulaca glory in the balcony

 Garden is exuberant and green  after the extended  monsoon, my balcony is filled with colorful blooms of portulaca and purslane. 

                                                              

   

                                                                       

Portulaca are easy to grow hardy plants, they survive throughout the year with blooming for most of the part of the year. They can be easily grown anywhere irrespective of pots and spaces. 

  It is the time for link up party Garden Affair where we can share posts related to Gardening, Nature and birds. The link up party will remain open for a week . 

                                

                                                                   

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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

                                          

Happy Independence Day

 Its our 78th Independence Day , Monsoon has created havoc in my city. Heavy Downpour from last three consecutive days has brought ruckus in my Garden. The blooms especially annuals which were blooming in the last week have withered off after the downpour. 

The garden has fewer  blooms right now but silver lining is it has more greenery than last few months. 

                                                                             

Rain brings Rain lily blooms 

                                                                       

Portulaca blooms 

Caladiums are outshining the blooms   post rains

                                                                  Rain of Gold plant

Huernia Zebrina 

                                                                                     Stilt spotted at offshore