Gardening-Simplified

Himachal pradesh is a very beautiful place with colourful flowers and snow covered mountains. Kullu Manali a favorite destination for many is a great hill station , especially during Mumbai heat summer season that is from April to September. As during winter season it is very very cold with snow fall and hail storms. Colourful Flowers on Snow Covered Mountains of himachal Pradesh The miracle of nature, a breath taking sight was at thousands of feet above ground level , in midst of the himalayan mountain rages at the foot steps were beautiful colourful flowers growing in snow. The top of the mountains were snow clad and temperatures were very low. With freezing cold temperatures it was  a breath taking view of the snow on top with colourful flowers growing at its feet. Snow covered mountains of Himachal pradesh  I would often wonder how people in UK and US and other countries having snow fall would plant such colourful gardens and maintain them. I got the answers here a...

Artists who are struggling and those who work hard but have not seen the light of the day, can follow simple feng shui cures and open doors of success into their lives. Not only will they attract recognition but will also hear the jingles of money coming their way. Feng shui science helps one to be at ease with your environment as a result this brings happiness, peace and prosperity. Artists can follow simple feng shui tips to attract luck and success in their artist' career.Studying feng shui since past many years I have shared many tips and here I wish to share few tips for artists to get success in their careers. (http://fengshui-simplecures.blogspot.in) Pink wall original healing art  Enso print Guitar Red Lucky ladder Original Chinese symbol painting Flower prints 1) Clear off clutter. Organize your work place, all that you need and that which you have not touched since the past five years. If you do not need certain things but love them you may store the...

Curry Patta Plant The curry leaves plant was always on my wish list and after trying to plant many times this time I was successful in growing a healthy curry leaves plant in a container. Curry leaves are an important daily herbs quota in many Indian dishes. We know how the fragrant curry leaves makes our dals tasty and appealing as well as the dahi kadi which is incomplete without the tadka of curry leaves. I used to always long for fresh curry leaves but whenever the leaves brought from market were stored in refrigerator they would remain fresh for few days and then would become black spoiled and also lose its herbal fragrance. so much would go waste always and I would long for fresh leaves because we al know specially Indian dishes get their flavor and fragrance from this strong leaves, kadi patta. Curry leaves Big plant Tips  After the rainy season our curry leaves plant has grown well and has also branched out well. Touch wood our curry leaves plant is healthy as I ha...

Fragrant Raat Rani Plant Cestrum Nocturnum Freshly blooming Raat Ki Raani flowers  Queen of Night or our commonly known raat ki raani is a fragrant flowering bush. Commonly also known as Night blooming jasmine, night scented jessamine the cestrum nocturnum fowering bush can grow in all climates and is an evergreen flowering bush. After hearing a lot of tales and folk lores about this heavenly fragrant plant the desire to plant this bush in my terrace garden was too strong and this time I decided to add this raat rani plant to my family of fragrant jasmines and champa flowering plants. The fragrance is heavenly citrus and distinct and can be felt from many houses away especially in the summers when the days are hot and the nights cool. The new entry Raat ki rani palnt is growing in container in a place where it gets partial sunlight for some parts of the day.When the new plant of raat ki rani was planted it drooped and few leaves also turned yellow and dropped. But the rains hav...

Amaltus Tree Golden Shower Tree Golden tree Amaltus Yellow Flower Tree Delhi The Amaltus Tree ,National flower of Thailand, a symbol of royalty and high position also considered auspicious in Kerala, state flower here. The Mughals loved the flowers it seems as history indicates and there are many Amaltas trees also in the Shalimar Gardens. In Delhi we see many Amaltus trees everywhere and in hot summers these trees are at their best with bright yellow soothing blooms. The Amaltus flowers grow in bunches and hang from the Amaltus trees. I have learned that the Amaltus tree is very beneficial and all its parts right from the flowers, tree bark to the roots can be used for medicinal purposes, though I personally do not favour using any herbs in raw form and without consulting a qualified Ayurvedic physician, my husband. Roots used in skin diseases.The bark also used in many other diseases like diarrhoea, constipation, stomach problems. The leaves are also beneficial in dry coug...

Two Loving White Pigeons  As there was one now there are two. The white pigeon becoming our friendly guest and staying close by has another friend, again a white pigeon, female. So the two lovey doves do frequent our window sill for snacks and stay close by. Drooping Roses on Bush Meanwhile the rose bush has been at its best in this rainy season. With very big and heavy roses that they are drooping on the bush with their weight. Big Size Heavy Rose Flowers  Tips and Tricks for heavy rose flowers- feedings, are very important. Yes Regular feedings of fertilizer, any one available from your local nursery. Some people do suggest tea leaves but they attract red ants which eat up the plant roots. So I have kept to the traditional fertiliser. Place is another very important part to get good blooms on your rose bush. Select a place that receives indire...

Plants are also being sent by courier or post and as the internet now rules in every field so also plants are send right to your door step by ordering online. As I had never sent or bought a plant online this took me to finding out some methods of online delivery of plants and plant cuttings. Tried this and of course it is difficult to pack and ship plants yet they arrived.  Just one stem! guess you have to pay more for healthier plants online It was just a single stem in plastic bag so carefully growing that. Beautiful Artificial roses flowers online Artificial plants are ruling now as indoor feng shuii enhancers with no hassles and care and they look so beautiful and fresh with just mild water wash.  I have been over the years feeling so sad after every trimming session, So many cuttings go waste when in fact each small piece of plant may bring out  a new plant. As it is necessary to keep the plants trimmed and in form to keep your garden chi fresh and active, as I rem...