Gardening-Simplified

Unexpected gifts give a smile on my face and what can be better than gifting a rose plant. and my husband did justthat. Instead of gifting a rose flower (knowing my obsession for plants) he just splurged on me by buying two huge rose  plants. They have nearly 5 to 6 buds and what a sight! don't go by the size in the photographs they are 4 to 5 inches and really big ones. Roses will fade in some days but the plants remain and this is the best way to gift some one. Of course if the receiver has a green thumb! Roses as far as I consider do not require any special care and also they are tolerant to high temperatures of heat and direct sunlight. They also allow us the liberty to skip watering sometimes. For blooming they do need the regular stuff of feeding. I feed them with egg shells and that ahs worked. Ready made fertilizers are also available in the market to encourage flowering in roses. Most easy plant and does not require much care. Over watering can kill them (persona...

baby soft pink rose flower This is a beautiful rose bush which is at present in blooming phase. This  is the best time for roses, and it has almost 20 to 25 rose blooms every time. It looks heavenly covered with white and light pink flowers. This bush has exchanged many pots for getting the right place but now I am assured it likes the place it is in. next time for repotting I will have to take care as this does not like shifting. The buds appear frequently and the early blooms are pink in colour. As the flower develops, shades of pink and white are visible. On full blooming the prominent colour becomes white. It is a sure treat to the eyes to see the colour change on the flowers. Many white roses A wonder to see two colours on the same plant, same flowers. Two Pink roses White rose flower This is the best time for roses and one has plenty of colurs of rose plants available in the market. The hard thorny ones give big blooms  whereas the bushes give...

fire ball flower buds The small fire balls in a bunch . Unknown to me this small stem had been plucked by my husband and it did grow fast. Fire ball plant with tiny buds in bunches There were many tiny balls on the plant. Feasting on any plant is the favourite pasttime of the birds around my garden. And even this plant had its share of plucking the new flower buds! Still it did overcome and presented many small bunches of buds. Fire ball flower bloomed The flower is very beautiful and majestic. There is a riot of the colur red and the tiny strands which all together make up the flower. The small yellow pollens are attached to each strand of the red at the end. Red Fire ball flower Close up of the red beauty Blast of red in my garden. Beauty at its best! red fire ball flower The closing time. Each bloom though takes many days to form its beauty lasts for only one day. By evening it starts withering and closing.If the climate is not very hot it may l...

Close Up of Red Canna Flower Opening of Red Canna Flower Yellow Canna Flower The Pair of Red and Yellow Canna Plants The beautiful Canna flowers have very thick strong leaves and require very little care. They are grown from rhizome or tubers. They are not bulbs but a thick rhizome grows under the soil which emits green long leaves. Leaves are dark green and some species also have bright green. The leaves are thick and strong. Cannas are available in many beautiful colours. The reds are too good, especially the one I have is very deep crimson red colour. The yellow one shown in the picture is red and yellow shaded flower. Cannas are also available in orange, peach, pink and many shaded varieties are also available. Transplanting is very easy and each piece of the tuber produces a new plant. They require some fertilizing for regular flowering and they give beautiful flowers all year round. The old shoots after flowering dry out naturally and can be cut of...

Foliage garden has its advantages and disadvantages After the rainy season the greenery is past admiration. nature is at its best. Sharing the garden story of a butterfly birth and loss...Thick growth over takes the once beautiful container plants and they look over grown and loaded with foliage. This is also the time for butterflies and other insects to lay eggs for increasing their fraternity. My garden was also attacked by these hundreds of butterfly eggs. Why attacked.. because the new caterpillars eat their way to health and your plant suffers a  slow death! Pupae of butterfly Mostly the lemon plant is their favorite. Here the picture of a Bamboo plant and the fresh lime green larvae is developing a cocoon. The picture quality is not so good as it has been taken by a mobile phone camera. The caterpillar Pupae  One the day of birth the beautiful butterfly removes and frees itself from the cocoon. The mother is there on the watch though she is helpless in ...

Gardening forms the second important part in my life. Making healing art with flowing Reiki energies ( my reiki flower healing paintings )  Gardening is an inspiration, support, and a way to connect to mother Earth. Absolutely feels so connected with pure Gaia blessings touching the soil, planting, pottign, cutting, transplanting, gardening brings so much joy!! Its my beautiful escape and once in there you will find me so engrossed that I forget the time, and everything else. Making a visual impact with my garden and giving the best place for every plant there, is my aim and of course every single plant communicates their needs ..if we listen.  Feels so amazing touching the soil Earth luck gaia blessings The blooming of flowers and the new fresh green leaves emerging gives a fresh and energized new start to the day. I am among the lucky few to have a small terrace garden and I make the most of it! Close Up of Big Red Amaryllis Flower Purple Beauty Purple Pet...