My garden is waking up

Hi there Hivers, just as I thought I was settling down to some semblance of normalcy and routine I happened to be hit by the flu. This took me more than a fortnight to recover and regain some of my strength. Perhaps my immunity is at its lowest point and I seem to be picking up these infections. I am just so glad to be over this now. I sincerely apologize for not being able to respond to your comments and show of support. My special thanks to the BD Community and @minhajulmredol for showcasing my post in their newsletter. Honestly I am floored by your support.,

I am here today with a few clicks from my garden some old and new additions. Parts of my garden are showing good signs of recovery and I am willing to take anything positive that comes my way. @bluefinstudios said in his post that he is planning for his future by planting his garden, for me gardening isn't just about food or future, it ensures my physical and mental health in the present and paves the road for a happier future.

Just watching this adenium in bloom makes me feel happy. Desert roses are easy to care for, nonetheless even this plant could sometimes prove to be tricky and refuse to bloom as they should. Right now I am having my share of joy watching this one plant bloom.

As the name suggests the dessert rose or adenium is a dessert plant, it doesn't like being watered everyday even in this hot weather. I lost my ten year old adenium to the incessant rains we had in October and November last. That plant (tree) was not only the hugest in terms of caudex size but had the most amazing purple colored flowers I enjoyed over the years. Well just as in life nothing is permanent. I am just glad that I enjoyed it as long as I had it. Losing that special plant has made me very possessive of the ones that are left with me now and I plan to take good care of them.

I picked up this straggly Abutilon Tiger's Eye from a garden store. I had been looking for this plant for years and I couldn't find it until now. This weak looking plant wasn't surely the best pick and yet I couldn't let go of this sick plant when I saw it in the store. The sales guy there advised me not to pick it up, but I knew it would die if left neglected as it was. It didn't take much effort on my side to get it blooming once again. I need to have pruned it then, but I wasn't sure if it could take any pruning at that moment as weak as it was. Now, I am not sure if it can take the heat of the summer sun. Nonetheless, I love watching these beautiful lantern like flowers waving in the breeze every morning as I venture into my balcony.

I needed some fresh indoor plants to bring some color into our home. Some of the plants that I have been eyeing are way to expensive so I bought myself tiny seedling so I wouldn't go bankrupt. This aglaonema is so beautiful that I couldn't resist it. The pink panther as it is called lives up to its name.

This pink aglonima looked so dainty and delicate that I knew I had to have it as soon as I laid my eyes on it. It still has to put out new leaves, but it is growing healthier by the day.

This Jaipan red aglonema hasn't looked great at all from the start, but I am sure I can nurture it. This one is going to look amazing as it starts to grow and reach maturity, but that is a long way off and I don't give up easily.

The scindapsus pictus, silver lady or satin pothos as it is called is a beautiful, fast growing plant. My friend brought me a couple of these cuttings and I hope to see it grow and fill my house with this beauty.

I also pampered myself with a few calathea and hoya plants. These being expensive plants even tiny seedlings cost me a fortune. Having to hunt them down from sellers online and ensure that these sellers were not fake was a job in itself. Thankfully a friend suggested a seller who sent me four of her rooted cuttings, I hope to buy more of these from her once the flowering season is through and she gets some cuttings started.

Life is only as interesting as you make it. Personally for me adding new plants to my garden makes each day seem more adventurous and fun as it can get. I believe in making the best of what I have.
I am so happy to share some of these beauties from my garden which never fail to put a smile on my face. I hope it made you happy seeing these little wonders of nature.