Tag Archives: Gourd

Slow Progress

Posted on 28/08/2014 by gardenerat60

Hyderabad , in the new state of Telangana, is reeling under water shortage, and hot humid weather since weeks. Failure of the monsoon is more pronounced in our state,  more so in Hyderabad. There are warnings about depleting water table, … Continue reading →

Posted in Beans, Bitter Gourd, Brinjal, Gourds, rain clouds, Uncategorized, Urban Farming | Tagged , , , , | 22 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

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

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

Summer is here!

Posted on 11/03/2012 by gardenerat60

Looks like Summer is here with a bang. We hardly had any winter from end of Jan on wards. The mercury has been rising in the day time, creating a good chance for virus to spread infections like cold cough … Continue reading →

Posted in Amrit Mitti, Cabbage, cowdung, Gourds, Jasmine, Panchagavya, Panchagavya, Seethaphal, Shade net, Terrace | Tagged , , , , , , | 29 Comments