Sunsets are amazing as they show up the sky in so many colours.
It is not the
same all over and the beauty of Creation is that sunsets do look different in
places -although mostly we do see reddish streaks that fade into a dull orange,
leaving a sort of dull ochre glow in the sky before making way for nightfall
with sunset- then we have the Twilight period before darkness.On ships we used
to observe Amplitude, and later evening Star sight position calculations at
Twilight. this with great care as we measured in
the era of sextant navigation.
The sunset is a breathtaking visual lesson in
the colours of the varying moods and colours of the Creation at sunset.Many
singers and artists have depicted it so well The Marathi geet by Asha Bhonsle
is one such wonderful composition. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fu8Otnu62Bghave
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Song : Sanj Ye Gokuli Singer : Shridhar
Phadke Lyrics : Sudhir Moghe Music : Shridhar Phadke
Our Ancients and Elders taught us the wisdom of lighting a Lamp in the
evening -a tiny symbol of the great Sun that gave us Light all day with a
traditional sloka. शुभं करोतु कल्याणं आरोग्यं सुखसंपदा
| शत्रुबुद्धिविनाशाय दीपज्योतिर्नमोऽस्तु ते || This means, “O Auspicious
and benevolent flame of the lamp. You provide us health happiness and peace and
help us go across our negative tendencies (our shatru buddhi) Salutations to
you Rgds TR
Some how sunsets look different in places- the setting sun
against the back ground of clouds and the sky which in so many ways from bright
clear to a tint reddish orange or even -
Gods creation is really amazing.
NOTICE--Members--The Blog http://prakruti-mothernature.blogspot.in/2010/12/no-001-dt-25nd-dec-2010-oudamber-tree. started with Shree Guru Datta Jayanti developed in 2010. on a Google-Airtel link was
broken due to business differences in 2012 when Google disconnected from
Airtel -
So in 2013 I realised I cannot link or write in after well over
112 blog posts, So this was suspended -
a new blog titles" Nature Reflections" was started
on Google -
today is Shree Datta Jayanti
2014 dt 6th Dec 2014. PL SEE --WELCOME to this new Blog on nature is at http://tr-reflection.blogspot.in
Thank you TR
Thursday 27 November 2014
Shree Subramaniam Shasti - 27th November 2014.
The Annual Shashti festival at Vithal main event today
Sharing some recalls-
Srimath Anantheshwar Temple at Vittal was originally Sri
Anand Padmanabha Temple and later changed to Anantheshwar. It has been a
pilgrimage centre specially as it has Shrines dedicated to Sri Mangesh - Lord
Shiva and all the other deities in the same sanctum sanctorum. The presiding
deity there is Sri Ananth and the Shesanaga is explained from the Sri Visnu
Saharanamavalli No.886
Anantah: One who is eternal, all-pervading and
indeterminable by space and time. Or one who has taken up the form of Adisesa
called Ananta. (Explanation from R.K.Mission
translation).
The inscription on the entrance of the temple reads as
:
"Ananta Samasara Samudra Madhye, Magnum - Sambhyudhara
Vasudeva
Anantasutre Viniyojysva, Anantharupaya - Namo Namaste.
Briefly:
WE living in Samsara get overwhelmed (magnam) and
totally caught in the spells of Samsara Sagara -To the one who links all in creation as a Sutre
-Vasudeva - to Anantha
To that eternal Divine, in this form, we offer our
Salutations and Prayers.
With respects,
TR
Love of nature--- caring for it
-Plant now.
a
worthwhile new year project and resolution as 2015 approaches
Love of nature--- "All things bright and beautiful " The Lord God made
them all, by Cecil Alexander was a song we all sang at school in primary
years.It was the morning song-hymn- prayer in School till 2nd standard- and with
teacher playing the piano; Most of us used to even hum and sing it at other
times and this spoke of the emphasis & standards of educational systems
then- Thank You
GOD.
A Child's Life has seen
many complications in the last two decades -especially with new millennium
changes and stress and strain affecting all.What has really happened to us
now;..we seem to just forget what Childhood is all about.
Today the focus is only on progress reports, tuition-
marks, report cards and then Chill Outs- TV to cool off!!- etc and we forget the
most basic part of humanity viz:
Sensitivity is what we alone can demonstrate
to children. Studies confirm
that lecture-sermon-tell- teach have limitations.
Nature Watch ---study and to help plant grow ---is a
better way.
Also an
important part of Childhood.
Remember the news about vanishing Sparrows and many
small birds going extinct esp in cities as we humans take over all space. This
subject was taken up by AIR, Vividh Bharti in a recent Radio broad cast in Tamil
and extremely well conducted with tel/radio talk- Most enchanting well and very done.
The world will always have some with just economic
priorities only---. summed up as Money & Matlab ---but we need to just look
beyond and try our best to add value to flora &
fauna- In fact it also
develops us more than we realise.
Looking after an abandoned cat, dog or an injured bird
or tending a garden can be most therapeutic too- medical science acknowledges
this."Compassion" -"Karuna" is partly an "inner quality within" --the nature of
a person , but also can be a nurtured quality - We develop ....gain by the
relationship we have with loved ones, elders, our pets.. a dog or a cat -
bird--or in a garden -a creative hobby where responsibility, care and concern
takes a prominent role.
I have
found that Gardening is also great way to spend time-esp. for us grandads &
grandmoms with children and to teach them some important things about
LIFE.
This will be enjoyable for
all ages and alos give a opportunity to refresh ourselves on our reliance on
Mother nature-in some cases the fragility of our environment when
misused, the “law of sow and the
harvest” and above the importance of work and personal responsibility in
sustainability.
Spending
peaceful hours with Nature is our Choice. Doing something to make it a better is a worthwhile
new year project and resolution- and makes all happier...a better
place to live
in.
Best Wishes
Rgds TR
dt.
27th November 2014.
LEARNING FROM NATURE
Sant Kabir's "Patta Bola Vriksh se" -Played by Ustad Shujaat Hussain Khan
In India we hardly have an Autumn season with leaves turning red and yellow falling, as seen in temperate and cold climates -
But all leaves one day will Dry and Fall-- is the lesson of the Doha ,
This is one of the most beautiful compositions from Sant Kabir's
Vani -and thanks to Ustad Shujaat Khan Sahib for the musical support in sitar
and vocal.|| Adding: Swami Iswarananda Giri's, discourses in “Autumn Leaves”
with a pun on the words – Autumn i.e. when the leaves – leave and drop off,
referring to retirement or Vanaprasth in what ever way we decide .
Today
Chinmaya Mission and many others like Dignity Dialogue Forum have taken up this
issue of “Griha Vanaprasth” in a changing social milieu, with dispersal of
families or nuclear families and above all the isolation most Elders feel
acutely. More so with smaller families...or friends and family links spread out
to all corners of the globe in employment.
This shift in our Perceptions and Attitude and Outlook on Life is
suited especially to those in post 55 age group and to me is a Revision and
Refreshing study-more so in last few years, my work and also reading is reduced
to minimum due to a neuro problem ( most felt at my left eye junction) Also any
long reading gets hampered,But short reading &Reflection -doing help me a
great deal in learning, coping and decision making
Sant Kabir's Dohas- Vani may appear as a bit sad, but in fact it
removes myths and moha- maya as they address the Ultimate Reality. In fact this
actually has a gentle, calming effect and Peace descends as we listen to the 25
minutes of the Kabir-vani lyrics of Dohas sung softly with gentle accompanying
silken touch of Ustad Shujaat Khanji- son of the great maestro Vilayat Sitar.
The
bhajan-sitar Vaadan is absolutely Divine-
the lyrics include " aaise vani boliye-apana tan sheetal kare-Auron ko sukha
de--
Excellent-sublime and I hope all will enjoy it as much as I
have
This outlook helps as we grow in years.
Shared with fellow man--friends in the spirit of Sharing
Nature study in school and in Life down
memory lane- -----
WE used to have Nature Study classes in school till 6th
Standard; then we called it " NATURE
STUDY".
it was mainly outdoors as we had sprawling acres of grounds
in our school, all wooded and filled with trees, bushes and plants.We used to
call it our Woods, Jungle etc In school we joyfully collected
different kinds of Leaves, with great excitement ; then study it-draw it and
preserving it in a book as it dried , softened and was smooth; used as a book
mark sometimes-
Try with leaves, esp like Ashwattha, Bilwa, Ixxora, Pongam
(Karanja),Scarlett Cordia and more.
then with the smaller delicate one..but larger thick leaves
are easier in a book --
Then nature study experiment with a soft bean in a glass
bottle with water and lined with blotting paper done in class /home on
"GERMINATION" in 1956 Nature study class.
Watch the
sprouting...was a delightful pastime and we learnt.That was
1955..
Even today many small children especially like
doing this.
Nearly 3 decades later in 1985 I wrote a paper on Raw Cashew
shipment imports from Africa on moisture damage to cargo with sprouting
(Germination) on long voyages on just a experimental basis wit the help of my
Lab Chemist - and this set in motion many papers. The Raw Cashew claims review
Paper was even accepted by the Insurance Cos, the trade & Lloyds Agentys
accepted it -
But today for me this nature watch is the greatest Relaxation.
Nature Appreciation & meditation recd a great boost from 4
Existential Labs-through Prasanna Trust Bangalore, attended in early 90s and it
was great experience and to get inspired.
All this helps more for Earth Day, Environment ,Green
Peace.
Great quotes and thoughts on Nature
quotes
To find the universal elements enough;
to find the air and the water exhilarating; to be refreshed by a morning walk or
an evening saunter...to be thrilled by the stars at night; to be elated over a
bird’s nest or a wildflower in spring—these are some of the rewards of the
simple life. —John Burroughs
To see a world in a grain of sand, And a
heaven in a wild flower, Hold infinity in the palm of your hand, And
eternity in an hour. from-William Blake.
Thoughts-
" Look at the trees,
look at the birds, look at the clouds, look at the stars... and if you have eyes
you will be able to see that the whole existence is joyful. Everything is
simply happy. Trees are happy for no reason; they are not going to become prime
ministers or presidents and they are not going to become rich and they will
never have any bank balance. Look at the flowers - for no reason. It is simply
unbelievable how happy flowers are."~Osho
Part 2--Temple Tanks -Trees
& Tanks at temples --an integral part of the philosophy of Divinity in
Nature
Teertha,Talaab,Kalyani, Pushkarini, Kunda, Sarovara,- Kolam etc. are all a
part of the Hindu Temple Culture The tanks or in some cases the Wells like at
Rameswaram were built for bathing before prayer.
Their waters have been given a
special sacrality and so a bath is always taken here. Sadly with a population explosion
and poor management in the new phenomena called Pilgrimage Tourism these Tanks are sometimes not maintained properly and get soiled.But Faith remains and the large majority take a Dip and then
only offer prayers.
Temple Tanks also are a part of Water storage plans. They work by the underground flow
to connect rainfall in cities and helps to share the rain water received and avoid
wastage by flow in drainage.Here again. much damage has been done as many tanks
have been filled in and closed -or over tapped by bores in adjacent areas and
are now dry.
On the West Coast -all along the Konkan coast, the SW Monsoon is
from June-Sept. and heavy - and copious rain falls to replenish these great temple tanks
-
On the East Coast esp Tamilnadu rain is mostly from NE Monsoon which is less -So, Chennai and
the surrounding areas are water starved and these tanks often dry .Some efforts to
recharge and save has been taken up in recent years.
We Pray that Water saving,
storage and underground supply charging will gain focus in this new Govt era as
much neglect was seen in the last few decades.
During the SC.Math-Prabhat Somnath Gujarat TeethYatra, we had the opportunity
to see the most brilliant engineering marvels of India of the earlier time viz.the
Stepp Wells This is an extremely large deep well with brilliant masonry well
.The steps going down to the water level in the well is shown ia pic taken by me
during the Yatra . Such wells are called Bawlis in north India but as Vava in Gujarat; eg.Rani
ke Vaav in Gujarat.They were built by Rajas and so were a special bathjing place
for royalty then--later for the common man and woman.See Pic no 5 below.
Truly a great culture and scientific system that connects science and spirituality with nature.
dt 5th June 2014.
Trees & Tanks at temples;
an integral part of the philosophy of Divinity
in Nature Introduction:
Age and a slow
down process in Life (and some health limitations) can some times bring in
some unexpected surprises and pursuits--in fact Hobbies and learning. When I
started on Temple Trees in 1998 at Ramnagar with taking
a photo of a Peepal tree
entwined with a Frangipani , I never realised I was on an amazing voyage of
discovery about Ficus genus and this developed a wonderful purusit with
TreeWatch..
The study
actually began when I attended the punar pratishta of Sri Ram temple in
Mavungal (Kanhangad Dist) inauguration. My room mate was a very nice person
who had a copy of a book "Temple Culture" by one AKB Nair of Kasargode..In 2-3
days , I went through it with deep interest at the ashram itself
and managed to go through most of it, as it was a small booklet -but
brilliantly researched and written. Later, spoke to him and purchased several
copies o and distributed to friends. This book is now available at Bharatiya
Vidya Bhavan. The one titled "Sacred Trees of Tamilnadu".by the CPR Foundation
of Chennai is also very good. There are also a few papers available on Temple
Trees by some authors. ( in later years) gave an added impetous to progress on
the study of Temples and Tree Watch.
Sthala Vriksha
means the Tree of the sacred location (and specific ) is linked to the Deity in
the temple and so we have Sthala (place) Vrikshas (Tree) .
The tree
study of 1998 began with the Peepal -Frangipani -Banyan, Oudamber (all same
Ficus genus but differ ) was an amazing start. Then the Neem and the study
gradually increased my awareness of our culture and tradition that had largely
been missed earlier, as I have been living in a metro city.
Then as time passed in 2009--shared on sites and finally a blog "Prakruti
Mother nature" . It has kept me happily occupied.
If we look
carefully we will find many trees near Temples in the south especially but one
Tree will gain prominence -eg Palash--Purasai (tamil) in in Puraswalkam
at Shree Gangadeeshwar Temple -Chennai., Punnai at Shree Kapaleeswar-Mylapore.
In almost every town and village, temples in south India maintain these great trees. They also serve as a meeting centre of many social, religious and community activities of the village.
It is widely believed that these 5 Panchavati trees offer a sacred space. These trees have
been a source of inspiration for many of our saints and
sages. Sadly most of the Hindus do not even care to read
about Sthala Vrikshas -TR
Shree Durga Devi
Temple KARLA: -visited and darshan of July 2013.
The Vision of our Seers is amazing and when Shree Trust was first
spoken of about 24 years ago, we never knew this loction even-i.e.-before construction even- when heard of
it in in Chennai) -
most of us never even knew the place. Then followed the
fund raising, many hurdles and all-- but finally in early 1990s was constructed and
then progressively developed. For me and my family visits -darshans as the
Chennai -Mumbai trains stop at Lonavla. A
Sabbatical- rest at the Shree Durga Devi Temple & the Sanjeevani Samadhi of
Pujya Sw. Parjnanashran is a great blessing. In recent years the wonderful
Saptha Seva by Mumbai Sabha weekly batch volunteers and meeting them-their
gracious -kind Hospitality and seva assistance is so touching-
Grateful thanks to
All. LOOKING BACK-- The Vision of Pujya Sw. Parjnanashran to select such a
special location for our Shree Durga Parameshwari temple is amazing -Shastang
Namaskar Salutations & respects - TR
POEM
“God made a beauteous garden With lovely flowers strewn, But one
straight, narrow pathway That was not overgrown. And to this beauteous garden He brought mankind
to live, And said "To you, my children, These lovely flowers I
give. Prune ye my vines and fig trees, With care my flowers tend, But
keep the pathway open Your home is at the end."
Let us first take a look at the
Value of a Tree -- 1.Trees generate
Oxygen -removes CO2 2.Recycles
fertility and soil erosion control, 3.Creates
a Natural air pollution control system,
4.Provides
shelter for birds and animals--
5.Shade for all mankind and creatures ;
Besides
providing flowers, fruits.
So,
when even one tree is cut, the city loses, mankind loses , all lose--
Trees
in smaller spaces in metros--- Aerial Growth space. -
This
pic has a Neem about 45 ft tall, a Bilwa of abt 30 ft and a Cotton Tree outside
even --
This
is seen at Sringeri Math Temple at Mandavelli, Chennai.
In my small compound-started in 1982-
Pic
shows a Neem in my compound in 5 ft space -over 30 years. In the rear space
we managed 2 Coconut trees as we have 40 x 10 ft space only..
What is needed:
1)
All that is required is Aerial Growth space, 2) A little care in pruning in
growth stages will ensure branches do not spread horizontally and the Tree will
grow well--vertically. Water the tree and care for it
Some
trees can be grown and managed more easily --but Ficus genus like Ashwattha,
Banyan and Oudamber will need more space and cannot be managed in small spaces.
With the Metros buildings crowding in more daily and Builders not giving much
space for Greening --we have to carefully choose suitable trees -to Plant and
Take Care .
Think
before you cut a tree!
Just
a little care and concern--and assistance Trees
need this care and we need Trees
Nature
is GOD! Conservation
is Prayer!
Respects to All
TR
Thursday 10 April 2014
Reflections in April, 2014-
On 31st. March we have the fin year ending which
this time also coincides with our New Year of Yugadi; also for many in India.
Tamil New Years day and Vishu and others follow in mid April.
Writing in a reflective mood - For me the
last year was one that can be best described as a Dizzy Bizzy Crazy year. Add in
medical and all--But that's Life too- more seen with age and today
perhaps a bit more stressful. thought"Destiny is not something we choose, but rather some thingm that walks
closely and quietly beside us" Of things that we may be even unaware of even.
We all now live in a world where personal circumstances may vary totally & more so with this potpourri in India, soaring inflation and a service sector
--inc Banks, Insurance, esp Mediclaim, Hospital-treatment that is spinning out
of control as compared to the very simple and easier times till the 80s. Even
working hours have changed and meeting at a dinner table is now a thing of the
past.. Chai Time meet is a luxury and become rare!!However, we still
have to make choices and take decisions setting simple goals and resolutions. So
what all really matters most : 1) Time , Health & Energy Management to
suit present day needs of our "body clock takes priority and helps a lot.--any
age group. 2) Renewal of Friendships (and Healing) is a vital part but often
lost out with job or other pressures piling up still ! but somethings just
cannot be put on hold too long either. Meet all your close and special
people - 3) Catch up with all personal pending items -inc domestic,finance
and set in order.The list seems just endless; Sounds very basic & so simple,
but working this out takes commitment anjd application and time. 4) De -Clutter
or in sailors language JETTISON, all unwanted Baggage and Focus on essentials is
what I keep telling myself-as we often seem to get into too many hassles at
times. Gentle but firm speech & words and above all keep cool helps a lot.
5) Finally we decide where want to go-Direction and Course to
Steer. "A friend hears the song in my heart and sings it to me when my memory
fails." TR
Monsoon Watch from a
hotel balcony at Mumbai 2013.
I was briefly at Mumbai
for a head office meeting -and was just too tired to go out after 6pm-stayed in
my room at Sea Place hotel over looking the Sea at Colaba --Water front and
stared out of the window-watched the Sea and Ships & boats--some thing I
never tire of doing and it refreshes me--I did not go out at all in the monsoon
--(age &health -my neuro- mg is telling badly on such frenetic rush- rush
trips finally!! have to stop and take breaths .. )
Managed to take some pics
of the sea front at Colaba- from Gateway ; my fav place
really.
Evokes so many memories
...esp of my life on a Coastal Tanker m.t. Jag Jwala 1966-69.
Reflections at Dawn The very early morning
hours of 10th Feb.found me looking out of my window at Sea palace Hotel, Mumbai-
across the bay and the scene was a vivid recall of T.S. Dufferin mornings .
The view across was misty and with some
haze---as the sunrise is quite late.. past 7 am, unlike my earlier sunrise time
on East Coast.The Gulls and all tiny sea birds floating and feeding on the
waters of the silent dawn are the only signals of a city awakening, apart from
a few early morning walkers. The ships in the background is much the same as
in 1963-5,-except now so many pleasure Yachts are moored there.
The serenity of the view across the bay so
vividly helped recall those short periods after early morning bugle call of
Reveille and then the the "Fallout for Prayers" as we prayed or reflected at
Dawn as Cadets - across the Sea ; A great experience continued over those
two years as Cadets does remain etched in the recesses of one's memory..
As the sun slowly rose in the sky- it also
reminded me of basic navigational training like sun's amplitude, sextant
altitude and all. The mist slowly lifted and the day break continued. Crows, -
raucous as they are, replaced the Gulls and slowly the traffic noise replaced
the Quietude of the wonderful morning.... Oh yes, the beautiful scene was
heightened with a Lemon Tea at The window.
Never thought the hotel room overlooking the Sea
face at Mumbai would offer such a gentle vista for a meditative space in the
early hours esp. considering the usual din of city traffic and noise that
starts later.
Moments of Silence still reigned in the early
Dawn-
"take time to appreciate the
wonders of Creation and the Creator is a truism".No wonder our Ancients
valued the early hours so much as "Shubha Muhurat" and then said "Good Morning". Cheers
TR
Sharing my experience with Jasminum sambac ( botanical name )
.
The Jasmine (Madhvi or Vasanti in sanskrit) is a flower for all
occasions and all over the South India ( (Jadi & Mullai type) dominate -inc in
the busy Chennai Metro as the preferred choice .
The
Jasmine takes a special place at Pooja time as the priests chants Malati,
Mallika, Shevantaki, Bakula Champaka , Ketaki etc.in pushpa
archana--
We have a stotra on Mata Parvati
representing the Jasmine Creeper and adorning Lord Shiva .Most all "Sugandh" is
Fragrance and synonymous with Jasmine ..and is in Lingashtakam - Sarva sugandhi sulepita Lingam-Buddhi vivardhana karana
Lingam, Siddha surasura vandita Lingam Tat pranamami Sadasiva Lingam----Meaning;
I bow before that Lingam, which is the eternal Shiva,Which
is anointed by perfumes,Which leads to growth of
wisdom,And which is worshipped by sages, devas and
asuras. Jasmine -Malli--
Some varieties are so pretty to look at eg.Gundu Malli
but without fragrance but still so nice.
Malli -Mallika- as it is called in
southern part of India obviously comes from the full name Malati.
Background
I had planted two very small plants called
Nitya Malli in the earth on North and West side in my small compound in
2004.
Honestly I feel some plants come to us
by sheer Grace- Anugraha as they both some how grew well despite the fact I had
enthusiasm for plants and trees but little l idea of how to handle a Jasmine
Creeper.
The north side creeper climbed up the wall
and went onto the adjacent shed.
The western side creeper was taken onto the
Frangipani Tree.
All I did was to ensure watering and
occasional Soil change and manure.
In fact they seem to be hardy plants
(creepers) and just grew to a height of about 15 feet with sweet smelling
Flowers at the top.
After Rains esp. they would bloom even more
and exude a delightful fragrance.
All well went ---till I called in a Helper
to Trim the dry vines and dead wood as pest control isa reality in every garden
.Trimming at aheight is difficult and calls for great care.Periodic trimming and
pruning is necessary to control the drying out vines. I had just been absent for
half an hour ( for a late breakfast on sunday) when the Helper clipped all the
Jasmine Vines on the Creeper in our house frontage and wrecked the entire
Plant.-Dear God ...Helpers!!
Vines dont grow -new have to sprout
...OMG
LESSON
Do not employ Helpers who dont understand
Garden work...
RE-STARTING--
I spent a week to understand the Jasmine
Creeper as very little information is available to suit Local conditions--I
share my learnings with all --who may want to plant this delightful Creeper
.
INFORMATION LACKING
1.I went through all blogs and found there
are so many Varieties of Jasmine and names confuse . Most relate to varieties
grown overseas esp in Colder conditions. Finally came across Design Green India
2 The local Flower stores ( who deal in
horticulture) and sell Plants-Saplings and other garden material have no
Botanical knowledge .Most are just sales persons to push sales and were of no
help in plant advice.
3. I finally asked around and thr Gardener
who tends the corporate properties at the end of Greenways Roads was quite
helpful.
4. I learnt some lessons on this Jasmine
-NItya Malli aka Chameli as it is called in north india. This site covers a lot
-http://designgreenindia.com/2013/06/best-tips-for-growing-spanish-jasmine-chameli/
5. Just adding on to what I learnt--5 Tips.
SHARED
1) In India it is best to grow in the
earth as it really grows and spreads to heights and across ; a spot with
adequate sunlight.
A mixture of Red Earth (sem-mann) &
Cowdung mix is sold in all places for Rs 100/per gunny bag. Thie sapling to be
planted in the ground after digging in and is to be kept moist and with
drainage.
2) Daily Watering is needed -esp in
Chennai wher it can be extremely hot from April till August
3) Fertilsier -have used only Neem Oil
solution, Organo & Compost is available in packets at Rs 30
each.
Replenish Red earth and cowdung mix when
the plant needs a pick up--
4) Neem Oil Spray was
used.
5) Trim dried out vines with
care--
Happily a few new new Vines are sprouting
in the earth- this time I will be more careful
I learnt that trimming of new vines helps to propogate new vines
and leaves and Flowering.
Plan to use a wire grill to
guide the creeper on to the grill by tying a string near the tip of the
plant.
Will nurture them with greater
Care.
The plant will flower in a few months
Other names are Jasminum grandiflorum (chameli ) Spanish
jasmine.
