Tag Archives: terrace garden

My unkempt Garden


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

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When I am away….


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

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Progress of vegetable growth


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

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Welcome flowers on my Terrace


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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Tale of a terrace gardener and rice husk


Being active on Facebook has become a time consuming job. I have neglected my blogs, neglected my readings and am only showing off my collections, which are not much anyway. But I learnt a lot of techniques , and being … Continue reading

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Colours in my garden on a overcast day


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

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Gardening and social networks


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 cup runneth over


I seek simple things,get mushy soon and feel good at various times of the day. It is very easy for me to get pleased.  Past 24 hours have been simply awesome. We were invited to attend 3 weddings on Saturday ,morning, after noon and night., … Continue reading

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Garden update March 2012


In the terrace garden, things bloom and colors open up, , one reaches for the camera and get co-bloggers to admire them. Once in a while, one has to share some failures too , to make up for all the … Continue reading

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A walk in my Terrace


Cheerful , that is what you feel, when you get up with morning daybreak, slight pale sky . First thing you want to do is to see the plants, after the rains. Rush upstairs , open all the doors( silently, … Continue reading

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