Category Archives: growing papaya

Trying Summer and welcome rains 2013

Posted on 17/06/2013 by gardenerat60

Flickers of  nagging plagued me for weeks, reminding my absence from the blog posts. I must admit that I was active on the much maligned social network,  posting about gardening and social activism ( mainly about water  and power supply … Continue reading →

Posted in Beans, Brinjal, capsicum, Garden after rains, Gourds, growing papaya, Jasmine, monsoon, Panchagavya, terrace garden, Tree cutting | Tagged , , , , , | 64 Comments

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

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

My new plants

Posted on 06/11/2011 by gardenerat60

I had written in an earlier post about Rajsmusings blog. That blog was a big inspiration, initially to start a Terrace garden. The blog is full of useful tips to beginners. There on, we start making our own mistakes ,and … Continue reading →

Posted in Betal leaf Plant, growing papaya, organic garden, terrace garden, Uncategorized | Tagged , | 17 Comments