Category Archives: Gourd

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

My unkempt Garden

Posted on 04/01/2014 by gardenerat60

I am seriously thinking of changing my blog name to “My unkempt garden”. I am tired of the excuses I have been giving myself and others, I know I need to do more, but still am clueless. Meanwhile my garden … Continue reading →

Posted in Beans, Bitter Gourd, Cabbage, capsicum, Cauliflower, Chrysanthemums, Compost tea, Doskkaya, Gourd | Tagged , , , , , , , | 72 Comments

Gardening and social networks

Posted on 29/08/2012 by gardenerat60

I have not been blogging since twenty days.I feel a pang of regret,, but what to do? Life has been hectic. I am active on social network, yes Facebook. The notorious one, which takes all the time. One wants to read posts, comment on them, like the posts, comment again and so … Continue reading →

Posted in Bangalore, garden, Gourd, Growing Cauliflower, growing papaya, organic garden, Plant care, terrace garden | Tagged , , , , , | 52 Comments

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