On a Veggie Trail….

We, in North India, have had a rather severe winter this year with temperature’s plummeting to all time lows in decades. One damp sullen day led to another cold gloomy day….  ....what with a perpetual chill in the air; cold n icy winds bellowing; an overcast cloudy sky coupled with intense fog cover. The Sun too kept playing a game of ‘Trick or Treat’ throughout January keeping us bereft of its sunshine n innate warmth.

But again, in spite of it all, who’s complaining??????

Winter is rather a special time of the year, when the Yellow Mustard makes an appearance, adding a hint of YELLOW to the surrounding Green’s in our Kitchen Garden at home.

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Well……While I am out on a Veggie Trail today,  let me virtually share photos of some of the veggies that we grow. Apart from the SARSON (Mustard) we also produce Fenugreek (Methi), Spinach, Cauliflowers, Cabbages, Brinjal, Tomatoes, Lady Fingers, Carrots, Radish, Green Onions,  Tomatoes, Chili’s, Cucumber, Coriander, Mint, Maize et al…depending on the seasons, for home consumption.

Some Mustard….

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Some Carrots…

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Some Cabbage…

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Some Radish n Coriander…

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As of now, some of the beds have been cleared and tilled. They will be kept vacant for the next few days, while the land gets to breathe and replenish itself with some add-on dose of home brewed organic manure.

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Any garden waste is not thrown away; rather it’s collected in one big heap and left to decompose over a period of time, only to be recycled and reused as Organic Manure in the Garden later.

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We intend planting some Cauliflowers n Cabbages n Fenugreek (Methi), Spinach, Carrots, Radish n.. ..n... n.. maybe some more Sarson ' Mustard' all over again.

Some Zucchini....

Moreover, this wk was rather special, as India celebrated its 60^th REPUBLIC DAY with the Indian TRICOLOUR fluttering in all its glory. Thought I should add some TRI-COLOUR’s to my photograph here as well, to commemorate the occasion.

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Ma Tujhe Salam a.k.a Greetings to you Mother ‘India’

PS: Sunny Days are here again J J….Whoa! 

The Sun has been finally shining bright n clear ever since 26^th January, i.e. Republic Day!

Floral Smileys

While I patiently wait for the Calendula’s, Marigold’s, Hollyhocks, Sweet asylum’s, Cineraria, Sweet peas, Ageratums, Poppy’s, Salvia’s, Dahlia’s, n more such…winter seasonal flowers to blossom, these cheer-y monkey-faced Viola / Pansies have been popping and blooming in our garden since the last one week or so, providing me with many a ‘SAY CHEESE’ moment to capture and share here in my blog this week.

Now, check this out…..

The moment, I SAY ‘CHEESE’ to my Viola Floral Smiley’s……Here’s what happens…..JJJJJ…….

  

I receive SMILES GALORE!

Smile Along ...as you Enjoy the Pictures!

Bonfire Festival @ HOME

Just starting the Bonfire....

on a cold winter-y January night....

....to celebrate n commemorate the auspicious festival of ....

~  L.O.H.R. I ~

You could click on the link above for more information n insights on this festival....

Special Offerings made to the Sun God 'AGNI' ~

  Peanuts, Popcorn, White o Black Till (Sesame) Ladoos

Some colourful  lighting effect on the overhead Arch...

Can't get enough of the Fire........as it rises higher n higher....

....n its blissful warmth!

Wishing this Lohri Bonfire Warms our Spirits, 
bringing along, much cheer n joy to all.

~ H.A.P.P.Y       L.O.H.R.I~

Two Together....Gracia n Retro 2k9!

I wanna begin the year with Gratitude....Gracias along with Retro… Re-cap of the Year gone past.

I have been around this blogging platform for a good one year now and still feel like a Newbie, exploring and learning, little by little, at a comfortable easy pace...while enjoying the blogsphere experience here thoroughly!

Gracia First....

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I would like to take a moment and few words to thank some good friends I met along the way, here in 2009.

Autumn Belle of My Nice Garden – Visiting her blog is a constant source of inspiration with amazing photographs, interesting write-ups and information on flora n fauna from Malaysia – Truly Asia!

Tiggerlot, An ex-Journalist, travels widely and shares her travels with all of us here @ The Galloping Gardener. Her blog is like an e-picture book, introducing all readers to the Elegance and Beauty of elite ENGLISH Gardens.

Thank You Ladies for making me feel welcome @ Blogger and at Blotanical. I truly appreciate your taking the time out to stop by and leave kind, encouraging comments!

A Special mention …my friend Rajee Sood, because she is an Interior Designer and not somebody from the Botanical Fraternity though she does have a green thumb herself, loves Plants, Flowers  and Flower Arrangements.

Her Blog Rajee Sood – Styling and Design is a must visit ….as it has been featured in blog adda’s list of 9 best Indian Interior design blogs.

Retro...
Taking a Trip down memory lane, I thought of re-viewing and re-posting the links to some of my blogs from last year. 


You could merely click on the link below...... and take a quick peek-a-boo at some of my fav and  your fav  blogs.... :):)

Garden Party n Some Garden Wisdom

This century old fountain forms the heart of our Garden....

From EverGreen Tree

Small Wonders -Butterfly Blues 

Its such a delight to silently watch these fluttering small wonders of nature, in  vivid colors n patterns and capturing the live moment, makes it all the more memorable later.

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Bonsai - Nature In Miniature @

Tamarind Tree…. Its Shaping n Styling
Have been learning n practicing  the nitty -gritty of  this Art Form, since the last six odd years  now and I still have a long long way to go....

Here are some exclusive Photoblogs....

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" Reflection "

We cannot see our reflection in running water.

It is only in still water that we can see’

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Mast Mangoes - Snapshots of a Mango Tree and off course lot of Mangoes!

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More Mangoes - Nawabgunj in Pictures ..

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 Omnipresent Figs .... - These Figs have a tendency to sprout from just about anywhere!

Flower Fiesta!
Needless to say, I have a fascination for Flowers... and all kinds of Flowers and love capturing them through my lens as and when and where I can. Ah! Its a pleasure to share the pictures here and spread the whiff of Fragrance around. ....They add so much of colour and vibrancy to everyday mundane life....so do take a moment and stop by to SMELL THE ROSES FROM THIS E- GARDEN!

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Floral Firework: Football Lily…. Haemanthus

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Flower Fiesta with ....A Rose is a Rose Is a Rose

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Wordless Wednesday…. Zephyr Lilies

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Greetings @ Balsam Delights

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Wordless Wednesday – Droplets


Now, thats quite a few Links I have provided you with from last year....Hoping you enjoy this JOY RIDE back in time with my blogs....


Pls do visit and any comment, suggestion, feedback would be more than welcome. Thank You all once again.

Saying it with Flowers... Hail 2010!

Where flowers bloom so does hope.....Well...so, Lets all HOPE for a Better n Brighter, Blooming n Blossoming year ahead!

The Garden Light with Mums in the Background

Pearly Droplets on Pink Mums

With a little help from Google...Picasa

Can you spot the teeny-tiny gold spider amidst the flowers?

The Garden Lights, the Mushrooms n Mums

Wishing all.... a great year ahead....
with LIVE... BLOOMING Flowers from the garden....

These snaps have been clicked during Christmas...
 Hope you like them!