I have always had a close connection with dogs, and have always had one as a pet from my childhood. Even now in my parents place in India, they have a Labrador named snoopy, the youngest and the most adorable family member.
But since i have relocated to the US two years back, i have never thought of having a pet here, for certain reasons. But I have started gaining interest in gardening, which is a common one for both, my husband and me.
Though we live in an apartment, we managed to grow a couple of ornamental plants, and just started trying our luck in growing some veggies and herbs, out of which the Curry leaf plant is doing the best,having survived the winter last year. Usually the summers and winters go by almost 10 degrees higher in Sacramento when compared to the weather in the bay area. This amazed many of our friends who have been unsuccessful in growing the same and hence we were also motivated to take extra care of the plant.
Now, the plant has grown double its height from what it was in January.
My husband would even go and check on the curry leaf plant everyday before he goes to work. And everyday I just go and stand in the patio admiring the plant closely for sometime. My mom and dad, would even ask me to show the plant on the Skype calls I have with them every week, for seeing how big its grown. I know this must sound weird, but this plant has also become a common topic to discuss with my loved ones. My silently growing, green pet :)
But since i have relocated to the US two years back, i have never thought of having a pet here, for certain reasons. But I have started gaining interest in gardening, which is a common one for both, my husband and me.
Though we live in an apartment, we managed to grow a couple of ornamental plants, and just started trying our luck in growing some veggies and herbs, out of which the Curry leaf plant is doing the best,having survived the winter last year. Usually the summers and winters go by almost 10 degrees higher in Sacramento when compared to the weather in the bay area. This amazed many of our friends who have been unsuccessful in growing the same and hence we were also motivated to take extra care of the plant.
Now, the plant has grown double its height from what it was in January.
My husband would even go and check on the curry leaf plant everyday before he goes to work. And everyday I just go and stand in the patio admiring the plant closely for sometime. My mom and dad, would even ask me to show the plant on the Skype calls I have with them every week, for seeing how big its grown. I know this must sound weird, but this plant has also become a common topic to discuss with my loved ones. My silently growing, green pet :)
I love dogs, that one is adorable.
ReplyDeleteI love plants too, yours is doing well.
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Thank you Margie :)
Deletenature love :)
ReplyDeleteYes! Very therapeutic :)
DeleteNice and useful one for your cooking!!Have you tried growing Tulsi plant?
ReplyDeleteIt is very useful, especially in south Indian cuisines. Yes, I do have tulsi plants too. It is auspicious to have one at home. Apart from its medicinal values
Deleteyour plant is looking so great :-) thanks archana for that wonderful comment on my blog ...didnt know you are in Sacramento too...... :-)
ReplyDeletemay your plant grow and grow....gardening is a great hobby..i have always wanted to grow some plants in my balcony but it gets too much sun...i am afraid they will wilt...
Thanks :)
DeleteGardening is very relaxing indeed.
of course, you can grow a variety of plants that suits this weather conditions. may be you should first start off with the succulents like aloe, agave.. they survive well and requires minimal maintenance..
Thanks for the kind words on my poems ...
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