How to grow Chinese orange trees in North India

How to grow Chinese orange trees

Chinese orange trees are the jewel of my garden. They give shade, rest, smiles, compost, keep mosquitoes away, attract sunbirds to nest, the citrus scented flowers save money on room freshners in the verandah and bring in bees, butterflies and

25 March, 2016 | Views: 14904

How to grow bitter gourd for summer

How to grow bitter gourd for summer

Bitter gourd is easy to grow from seed. The seeds planted in February through April in successive sowings, give sufficient bitter gourds to last till August. They do well in a garden, no doubt, but flourish just as well in pots in balconies.

25 March, 2016 | Views: 8995

Spinach sesame salad

spinach sesame orange tomato salad

Spinach is growing very well in my rooftop garden. No pesticide, no chemical fertilizer has been used, which makes it healthy for my family. In a salad, this fresh spinach tastes even better!

29 November, 2014 | Views: 3898



Daisy flowers at Rajbhawan Flower Show, Lucknow, India

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The Rajbhawan or Governor’s House in Lucknow is the official residence of His Excellency, The Governor of Uttar Pradesh, India. The annual spring flower, fruit and vegetable show in spring is a must see. Here is a spread of daisies for you from the

08 April, 2014 | Views: 19114

Asters in Spring garden, Lucknow, India

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Blue Asters, Larkspur and Blue Cornflowers were classified in my mind as a star-accomplishment of God, ever since I first saw them, as a three year old something, perhaps! Only a child would do that—classify God as a person you liked and knew you

23 March, 2014 | Views: 8882



Petunias in Lucknow garden