Cactus Flowers

Jun 232012
 
Cactus Flowers

What can be better than a beautiful flower on a cactus plant? Well read on. The Twins Another View Of The Twins While I was still enjoying the photo of the ethereal cactus flower, the plant was slowly using its reserves to work on two small buds. A couple of days ago the buds suddenly became very big in size and we had 2 extremely beautiful flowers blooming together. Thus we had a double bonanza with two flowers on the same day on the plant. This year has been especially good for this one as it has bloomed three [Continue Reading By Clicking Here…]

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Cactus Flowers-Blooms of the thorns

Jun 162012
 
Cactus Flowers-Blooms of the thorns

A marvel of nature-Cactus Flowers Very often I have been accused of being surrounded by thorns and branded somebody who is surrounded by inauspicious things not recommended by Vastu at all because of my love for growing Cacti. With all due respect to the traditions and the intelligence of people who brand me “Thorny” (thank god T is not silent here) let me give a reason for my love for Cacti and Cactus flowers is only one of them. We all know Desi Traveler loves to travel and travel is a demanding mistress, thus at times I would be away [Continue Reading By Clicking Here…]

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A Dark Corner

May 022012
 
A Dark Corner

We are so caught up in our day to day things that some time we forget very beautiful things around. It is very common for us to miss a beautiful bird sitting on the tree right in front of our home or even the blossoms on the tree. But every once in a while you get to see some thing that you just stop and want to click a picture and wish you had contributed in the creation of the same. Recently while visiting a resort on a vacation with my kids I came across this flower, shying away from eyes [Continue Reading By Clicking Here…]

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Cut your food bill: Plant a garden

Apr 242012
 

Cut your food bill: Plant a garden I have myself tried growing tomatoes in past successfully. I must say the tomatoes were much more juicy and tasty than anything I have bought in a store. I am seriously thinking of starting an herb garden. I am sure the Missus will be happy to see some leaves as our current Botanical adventures are limited to Cacti and Succulents, started as an approach to be frugal with water and yet enjoy the beautiful plants. Check some of mine and some friends cacti plants here. Hopefully I will be able to post some [Continue Reading By Clicking Here…]

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Visit To Botanical Garden In Kondapur Hyderabad

Nov 112011
 
Visit To Botanical Garden In Kondapur Hyderabad

The Bug And The Buds  I recently visited the Botanical Garden in Kondapur, Hyderabad with a group of click happy shutterbugs; the walk was organized by TCPC or Twin City Photography Club.     Adenium Flowers The botanical garden itself is spread in acres and is lush green with mesmerizing flora; it also has a water garden with a central fountain and ducks swimming in the pond.  There is also a deep artificial lake dug on one side to store rain water and is now frequented by various migratory birds. Cycle Of Life Honey In The Making The back [Continue Reading By Clicking Here…]

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