Author Archives: gardenerat60

About gardenerat60

As you guessed, I am a retired executive, looking for hobbies. Stumbled into gardening after reading blogs. Always wanted to use eco-friendly items in daily life. So, there was no heistation in deciding to put the vast terrace balcony to use for organic garden.

Urban Farming encouraged by A.P. Government

Posted on 15/03/2013

It look like a long time since I posted in this blog. The habit of writing posts becomes more and more distant, when one is busy with other events, like weddings, guests, happy exhaustion, in that order.A lot has been … Continue reading →

Posted in farming. organic, Hyderabad, Intipanta, organic garden, Sakshi news., terrace garden, Urban Farming | Tagged , , , , , | 61 Comments

The Hyderabad Horti cultural show 2013

Posted on 27/01/2013

Republic Day on a weekend is a time to relax for people of Hyderabad who do not need any excuse to relax. On this day, every year, the A.P. Government starts a decent Horticultural show , to benefit the sellers … Continue reading →

Posted in coconuts, farming. organic, Flower Show, flowers, Horticultural expo, Hyderabad, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , | 104 Comments

Hyderabad bloggers Meet 2013

Posted on 23/01/2013

yes, it was an awesome event,yes it was at an elegant place. Yes we met lots of new bloggers, young and enthusiastic, wise beyond their age, writing poetry at the drop of hat and reciting with passion. Young ladies, brimming … Continue reading →

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It's All Matter of Choices

Posted on 11/12/2012

Reblogged from Life is Mysterious: At this very moment, you are creating your future. Some people believe that life just happens and that there is nothing they can do about it. Don’t make this mistake. You will limit the abundance … Continue reading →

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Acting Like a Tourist with a D5100

Posted on 11/12/2012

Reblogged from Leanne Cole PHOTOGRAPHY: As I said earlier I wanted to go out this weekend and try the Nikon D5100 and see what it was like.  One place I’ve been wanting to photograph for some time was the State … Continue reading →

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A gardener with a large heart

Posted on 24/11/2012

(courtesy Bhavana Nissima) “Did you know that while some trees give shade, some can also reduce noise pollution with their thick foliage? One such tree is Chameli whose tree forms a natural sound barrier. Did you know Amirtha creeper can … Continue reading →

Posted in flowers, garden, love, nature, Rourkela | Tagged , , , , , , , | 38 Comments

When I am away….

Posted on 21/11/2012

Took a few days off from the daily grind and visited my granddaughter for Deepavali. I had a nice time, went around the town with her, enjoyed her baby talk, and questions, admired whatever she did, be it watching CBeebies … Continue reading →

Posted in Brinjal, Broccoli, Cauliflower, Chrysanthemums, flowers, garden, Gourds, growing papaya, organic garden, terrace garden | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | 87 Comments

City Farming In New Zealand

Posted on 11/11/2012

This a guest post from one of the hugely popular bloggers of Indian origin KayEm ., now settled in New Zealand. She is a versatile writer , taking up serious issues for discussion, putting forward her views in simple and … Continue reading →

Posted in City farming, garden, New Zealand, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , | 48 Comments

Progress of vegetable growth

Posted on 27/10/2012

This season, vegetable planting went a little haywire.You might have noticed my cribbing about lack of sufficient rains in Hyderabad, forcing me to rethink on planting new seeds. Meanwhile we had fairly good showers in August, giving me enthusiasm to … Continue reading →

Posted in Brinjal, friends, garden, Gourds, Hyderabad, Plants, Terrace, terrace garden, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , | 85 Comments

Welcome flowers on my Terrace

Posted on 20/10/2012

My last post about the terrace garden was in early September 2012. Much rain water has drained from the terrace since then. Meanwhile I could only share a post on Rice husks and the wild goose chase we went around. … Continue reading →

Posted in cheer, flowers, Garden after rains, photography, Rain water, terrace garden | Tagged , , , | 66 Comments