Planted just about anywhere The plants freely grow A pot or not needed Within used tyres they grow Sikiladi
Garden
Only One Earth!
https://anchor.fm/sikiladim/episodes/Only-One-Earth-e1jg95r Published in The Asian Weekly, Edition 613,( 3rd to 9th June,2022) to mark World Environment Day The world is coming to a standstillOur Ecosystem on degradation sillAwaken, arise all in togethernessGive the environment an upscale bill We have tasks aplenty to accomplishTo make our surroundings flourishLet’s conserve the Earth habitatBy not being greedy & … Continue reading Only One Earth!
Nature’s Trail (69) Sunrise
Emerging from the darkness Giving birth to awareness The rising sun high above Unwrapped from Almighty’s glove Sikiladi
Nature’s Trail (64) Anthurium
The little Anthurium in a small pot Grants my balcony a photogenic shot The color purple a blend of maroon Branches as much as it gets room Sikiladi
Going Green : (11)Basil
The freshness of herbs The lively green energy Basil in some cuisIne is necessary Snap it, pull it and just throw in, Giving a flavour to pizza and pasta Preparing the pesto as sauce or spread It goes well with many a bread Sikiladi
Going Green : (10) New Life
New life comes to the plant English Lavender got bud grants The yellowy green bulbs like pearls Will soon be blessed with floral swirls Sikiladi
House Plants Appreciation Day
10th January is marked as Houseplants Appreciation Day. Here's a collection of many of the pictures of plants in my balcony and some from my friends' gardens. Enjoy the slide show.
Nature’s Trail (63) Cereus Buds
Buds of cereus plant just a couple of days before the bloom. The flowers begin to open around 7pm and reach a bloom at around 9pm. The plant blooms twice a year. The flowers bloom only for a night .
Nature’s Trail (62) Anthuriums
Purple hued little anthoriums. Watered once a week and placed in partial shade. Protected from the strong sunlight , Hidden behind other sun loving plants in the balcony garden.
Nature’s Trail (61) Cereus Bud
Velvety spikes all around The cereus bud above the ground Emerging from the laden leaf Just before the flower’s release Expectant and pink pregnant Holding heavenly charm at inner end Sikiladi
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