All Entries in the "Gardening" Category
Bitter gourd / Kakarakaaya / Karella Plant
Bitter gourd is a fast growing warm seasonal climbing annual, native to South Asia. Considered one of the most nutritious gourds, the plant has medicinal properties. This vine has a slender hairy stem with numerous branches and dense foliage. The plant grows up to 6 feet tall and develops small, yellow flowers both male and [...]
yellow Chrysanthemum / chamanthi
Yellow is my favorite colour of all and the show i got in my garden is definatley a kodak moment. I cannot resist myself without adding it to my site, it is a sure admirer. This is from my front yard gardening. When I bought this plant from walmart last year, it was pretty small. [...]
Red chrysanthemum / Red Chamanthi
This is from my front yard gardening. When I bought this plant from walmart last year, it was pretty small. This year it spreaded itself and i got gorgeuos show in my front yard in late spring(May) and in early fall (end of sept). Red chrysanthemum has a smaller flower compared to yellow. The benefit [...]
Peach Color rose
I went to my friend house last week end and I am thrilled to see her garden and all her neighborhood gardens. My friend (sandeepa) has the same enthu or a bit more than me. She also have 2 kids like me and managed to do all this gardening, I am amazed. I am very [...]
Sorrel / Gongurra
I had both red gongurra and white gongura. Both of the varities are good, but i heared that white Gongura is more healthier. White gonguraa has a little bitter taste. I personally prefer red gongura. White gonguraa goes very tall..it grows to almost 7 to 8 feet, while red gonguraa stays short and branches out [...]
Peony
Peony plants are growable in zones 2-9. Plant bare-root peony plants in fall. All you’ll see is a crown with roots dangling beneath it. Dig a shallow hole, spread the roots apart and set the peony plant in the hole. Take note of the buds, which look like the “eyes” on potatoes. The buds should rest [...]
Coleus
Coleus comes in vibrant colors. This attractive foliage plant is great for containers and underplanting. Although coleus will usually survive in sun, the color of the leaves is enhanced in the shade. Small, insignificant flowers will appear late summer. Pinch off blooms and growing shoots of young plants to encourage bushier foliage. The advantage of [...]
Goru chikkudu / Cluster Beans Plant
The plant started flowering…i can’t wait to see the beans setting up. Here is the group of plants, it’s a pleasure to see them grow.
Mari Gold / Banthi puvvu
No Indian needs to be introduced to this flower. Most of them had some kind of memories with this flower in thier child hood garden or in fields or in wedding or any auspicious functions, poojas, festivals. This is a must to have flower. In south India this flowers is offered to god. They come in [...]