Category Archives: flowers

starting all over

Posted on 28/02/2017 by gardenerat60

How time flies… It’s more than two years since I posted a page .  Lifestyle has changed , priorities have changed..Wordpress formatting has improved.. Cute grandson is more than two years old.. But the garden bug is still wriggling. I … Continue reading →

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Another new beginning – July 2014

Posted on 24/07/2014 by gardenerat60

Aha.. the testing summer of 2014 is behind us. Hyderabad is limping back  to normal or near normal, what with changed status and failed monsoon.The water shortage has eased a little, reducing the burden on expenditure, we were buying water … Continue reading →

Posted in cowdung, Doskkaya, flowers, Gourd, Jasmine, Rain, terrace garden, Uncategorized | Tagged , , | 11 Comments

The Hyderabad Horti cultural show 2013

Posted on 27/01/2013 by gardenerat60

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 , , , , , | 113 Comments

A gardener with a large heart

Posted on 24/11/2012 by gardenerat60

(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 →

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When I am away….

Posted on 21/11/2012 by gardenerat60

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 , , , , , , , , , , | 99 Comments

Welcome flowers on my Terrace

Posted on 20/10/2012 by gardenerat60

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 →

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Colours in my garden on a overcast day

Posted on 04/09/2012 by gardenerat60

It is raining almost all over the country. Yesterday was wettest in Hyderabad, I think. It was pouring throughout, the dampness is all-pervading., it is dark, even in the day time. Toady is little better, but still the sun-god has not appeared. I have been coughing … Continue reading →

Posted in Betal leaf Plant, Birds, Cabbage, flowers, garden, Garden after rains, Gourds, Jasmine, monsoon, morning, Plants, rain clouds, Rain water, Seethaphal, terrace garden, yellow | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | 29 Comments

Lalbagh Flower show, a kind of scoop

Posted on 09/08/2012 by gardenerat60

This season, when you  are in Bangalore, you are amazed at the cool and moisture laden air. In Hyderabad, though it is pleasant, once the rain stops, we are back to our dry weather and hot climate. You are also attracted the idea of going out often, as living in … Continue reading →

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Bright and cheerful in the morning

Posted on 19/07/2012 by gardenerat60

At the break of dawn, when the sky is spreading light, I climb the steps to the second floor terrace, to look at the sky, the clouds,birds chirping and enjoy the cool breeze on my face. During the last week, this daily … Continue reading →

Posted in cheer, flowers, garden, Gourd, morning, Uncategorized, yellow | Tagged , , , , , , | 22 Comments