Comments on: Garden log: April, 2010

By: kavitha

kavitha — Tue, 12 Feb 2013 01:07:33 +0000

HI indira garu,
For ur raised beds did u use mulching sheet? this year i am planning to put raised beds any ideas plz

By: Anjana

Anjana — Sat, 29 Sep 2012 06:15:40 +0000

Hello Indiraji, I saw you replied to Anu regarding soaking ajwain seeds for a week but I want to know if you soaked it completely inside water or just into a damp paper towel in a container?? And how soon did you start seeing the sprouts??

Thanks!!

By: Badari

Badari — Tue, 01 May 2012 14:20:43 +0000

Looking for “Moddu Bachhali” seeds. Do any of you know the source in North America? If you know the source please email me. Thanks.

badari.nath.k.m@gmail.com

By: Anu

Anu — Sat, 05 Mar 2011 05:56:14 +0000

Did you try the square foot gardening method (by mel bartholomew). Heard very promising things about this method – and am planning to start it this year. Good luck with ur gardening efforts. Do take a minute to read up on it, if u havent already – u might find some useful insights into gardening.

By: Champa

Champa — Sun, 13 Jun 2010 20:07:42 +0000

Beautiful plants. I almost envy you for growing such beautiful plants. Don’t ever let me around your cat. I might just bring him home. He is so beautiful. No, I should say he is gorgeous.

By: ashwini

ashwini — Sun, 02 May 2010 02:37:47 +0000

HI indira garu,

please provide some tips for growing plants from seeds like tomatoes brinjal etc
and roses too

By: Anupama

Anupama — Tue, 20 Apr 2010 23:50:08 +0000

I have a patch full of mint which I use and share with friends too.Just a tip…keep plucking the fresh leaves as they grow and toss them in a preheated oven for a few mins.They can be crushed easily once they cool,store in an airtight jar(just like kasuri methi) and a sprinkle goes a long way.
Had a query…how do you grow gongura??

By: Ramya

Ramya — Mon, 19 Apr 2010 22:52:42 +0000

HiIndira,

I noticed you mentioned mango ginger – are you referring to mamidikayiallam? My husband and I are huge fans of this and it will be a big help if you can let me know as to where I can purchase this to start my own little garden

By: Theo

Theo — Thu, 15 Apr 2010 13:52:11 +0000

The joy and agony of gardening… it certainly has its ups and downs! I was excited yesterday to get first crop of strawberries, after putting bird netting down last week to prevent avian pilfering. Much to my dismay half of them had been visited by hungry snails. I didn’t even know snails ate strawberries. Luckily the good ones were tasty. Will have to post some pictures of the garden at some point.

In the meantime, I was reading chow.com today and noted they had posted a site for heirloom seeds (http://www.chow.com/stories/11572). I can also add (http://www.tradewindsfruitstore.com). It’s certainly not as interesting or interactive to buy these things over the internet, but sometimes it’s the only choice!

By: Su

Su — Thu, 15 Apr 2010 04:34:33 +0000

I have had organic vegetable and fruit gardens for over 30 years and admire you for such a successful start to what may become a lifetime of growing delicious things for your table and to share with others.

I know your heartbreak when a plant dies. May I suggest that you purchase an inexpensive greenhouse to protect those precious plants like the custard apple? In my 15′ greenhouse that I got on EBay for about $125 are mango, ylang ylang, champaca, sugar apple, papaya and more. When the summer heat comes, they can go outside and play.

Happy Gardening!