First bloom of the beautiful and fragrant Champaca Magnolia – Chembakam in our garden. This plant was on my wishlist for a very long time. The previous plant died back after we came back home from a week long trip…due to extreme heat. When growing up…I remember flower sellers who used to door delivery fresh flowers for Puja every morning…there used to be strings of Jasmine and Kanakambharam…but what fascinated me most was the beauty and fragrance of Chembakam…the golden yellow colour & the enchanting fragrance I’m really excited to grow this plant in our garden… and look forward to enjoy ..read more

Many creepers like watermelon, pumpkin, cucumbers, melons etc benefit from hand pollination. When we grow different varieties of vegetables in the garden, we require pollinators for these plants to give us a good harvest. The purpose of hand pollination is to improve the yield of the crop. #pollination #handpollination #pollinate #gardening #vegetablegarden#growingvegetables #watermelon #garden #mygarden #urbangarden #urbangardening #containergardening #plantcare #gardentips #homegarden #gardeningtips #smitasgarden ..read more

Petrea volubilis, commonly known as purple wreath, queen’s wreath or sandpaper vine, is an evergreen flowering vine in the family Verbenaceae, native to Tropical America, that is valued especially for its display of violet flowers. Petrea Volubilis is one of the most distinct and beautiful vines. A fast-growing plant with star-like flowers. It is often grown as an ornamental in the tropics. In temperate climates, Petrea volubilis prefers full sun and can tolerate shade, although it will not flower profusely. Once the plant starts to bloom, it attracts bees and other pollinators to the garden ..read more

A quick view of a Coffee plant filled with ripe coffee beans ready to be picked and roasted. #coffeebeans #coffeeplantation #coffeeplant #coorg #plantation #coffee ..read more

The peace lily plant is well known for its air-purifying abilities as a houseplant; it’s great at breaking down and neutralizing toxic gases like carbon monoxide and formaldehyde. Peace lilies are sturdy, easy to grow plants with glossy, dark green oval leaves that narrow to a point. The leaves rise directly from the soil. These plants also periodically produce lightly fragrant white flowers that resemble calla lilies. The long-lasting, pure white flowers will turn a pale green as they age. If your Peace Lily is growing in the right conditions, the flowers will bloom in both spring and autumn ..read more

Baraba fruit known as the lemon drop mangosteen (a name it shares with the closely related and similarly tasting Garcinia madruno) The fruits are smooth spheres about an inch in diameter with a thin yellow, orange or red rind around a white pulp. They are edible and have an appealing sweet and sour taste. It is usually eaten out of hand, though it can be used for drinks, jams and jellies. The fruit is a great addition to your fruit eating routine because it has many healthy components! The yellow fruit is rich in antioxidants, minerals and vitamins that can boost your immune system ..read more

We grow a different variety of plants in our garden. There are several perennials and annual flowering plants that we grow from seed every year. Sharing flowers, fruits and vegetable plants that we grew in the year 2023. Hope you enjoy this video. #garden #homegarden #urbangarden #containergardening #urbangardening #homegardenindia #smitasgarden #mygarden #gardening #gardenharvest #plants #plantlover #gardenlife #gardenlovers #freshfrommygarden ..read more

Some plants that prefer morning sun and dappled afternoon shade include ferns, philodendron,syngonium . Incorporate plants with a variety of textures and leaf shapes, such as large-leaved hostas, fine-textured ferns, and spiky grasses. Use a mix of evergreen and deciduous plants to provide year-round beauty. #mygarden #smitasgarden #homegardenindia #homegarden #garden #urbangarden #containergardening #gardeningtips #urbangardening #philodendron #syngonium #garden #gardening #gardentour #plants #houseplants #indoorplants #inmygarden #foliageplant #shadelovingplants #shadegarden ..read more

Amaryllis bulbs grow well in Tropical, subtropical and warm climate. Can be grown in balconies, flower beds, gardens, pots. Plant these in well drained soil. Add vermicompost and a small amount of bone meal for best results. Amaryllis can be propagated by the home gardener in a three ways: separating offsets, dividing bulbs, and growing from seed. Flowers grown outdoors are likely to be pollinated naturally by insects, but indoor-grown plants should be helped along by hand pollination For best results, you should sow the seeds as soon as possible after drying, as they have a short shelf life ..read more

We have a variety of houseplants in our garden like pothos, philodendron, syngonium, monstera and a lot of other shade loving plants. In nature, many of these plants grow really tall and have ginormous leaves. We can also see a lot of people sharing beautiful houseplants with huge leaves on social media. So..how does this work? What can we do to help our houseplants grow bigger and healthier leaves? These foliage plants are a great addition to our indoor and outdoor gardens. Watch this video where I share different houseplants from our garden and some tips on how to get bigger leaves on our h ..read more