Viola Voilets

Jacaranda's

From Indian Autumn to Australian Spring...

I have been in Sydney, Australia these last few days and having a gala time;

feasting @ Viola Violets!

Greetings @ Balsam Delights...

How well do you know your surroundings?

 It’s a gilding time of the year here in North India as we gear up to celebrate Deepawali - the Indian festival of lights. The autumn air adorns a festive fervor, with a hint of chill….

I sit outdoors gazing up at the sparkling sky above me... pondering on this fundamental Questionnaire about....... ‘How well do I know my surroundings?’

Hmmm….

I am glad I could dwell on some of these Mindful ‘Questions n Answers’…..and share the same here via this blog.

1. What trees grow in your local area? Name n describes five.
The area is well-known for its different varieties of Mango and Litchis.

Neem, Ashoka, Gulmohar, Amaltas, Tamarind n other trees like Fountain Palms etc can be commonly seen flourishing along the urban roadsides.


2. What seasonal flowers are currently blooming in the gardens? Name a few

Portulacas n  Balsam’s then Callendra / Powder puffs, Musanda, Canna’s…n more…

3. Name the most commonly found plant native to your region.

Bougainvillea in an array of colours

4. Name five locally grown fruits, vegetables, respectively.

Fruits: Mango, Litchi, Guava, Banana, Sitaphal / Custard Apple, Bel, Lemon, Cherry, Strawberries
Vegetables: Cabbage, Cauliflower, Ladyfinger, Brinjal / Egg Plant, Spinach, Carrots n more

5. What birds are commonly seen in your region? Name five or more

Myna, Koel, Crows, Parakeet, Robin, Pigeons, Peacock / Peahen n more

6. What other non-human neighbors are native to your area? Name a few

Monkeys, Squirrel, Butterflies, Bees, Grasshoppers, Caterpillars, Ladybirds, Earthworms, Ants, Cockroaches, Spiders, Lizards, Rats, & even snakes.

7. What has happened to your local area environment in the past ten years?

1. Unpredictable weather…. with frequent storms

2. Soaring summer temperatures to as high as 45- 47 degree Celsius

3. Delayed Monsoon with scanty rainfall through the July-Aug.

4. Diminishing Green Cover with Mass Felling of trees

5. Massive Red Stone Structures n Fountains coming up around the city/state
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PS:  Hope you find this basic ‘Q n A’ interesting.......
How about ‘You’ too taking a moment to contemplate and connect with your surrounding environment?

Answer the following set of Questions & Share your observations n awareness ‘with me and all your friends, via your blog.

Looking Forward to ‘Getting to Know You n Your Surroundings’ better !

Bridge Over Troubled Waters