goagardener

Backyard gardener based in #Goa, growing everything food and plants

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pink bombs exploding #ixoras #flameofthewoods https://www.instagram.com/p/CR27QdssmXN/?utm_medium=tumblr

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supersonic aircraft or the #YamHawkMoth⁣ ⁣ this moth looks just like fighter jets, in fact certain species with their bullet-like bodies, the shape of their wings and ability to fly long distances in the dark have been the basis of micro drone development. ⁣ ⁣ It’s #nationalmothweek and it’s crucial to understand the importance of moths in our already fragile ecosystem. ⁣ ⁣ -⁣ ⁣ #nmw #mothweek2021 #hawkmoth #lepidoptera #sphingidae #mothsofinstagram #mothweek #mothsofindia #natureinfocus #ninoxedu #mymollem #mothsofwesternghats #mothsofgoa #biodiversity (at Goa, India) https://www.instagram.com/p/CRtmgBwszZ5/?utm_medium=tumblr

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look we have pineapples #freshfromthegarden⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ #pineapples are vitamin bombs, loaded with minerals and antioxidants. a delicious tropical fruit ⁣plant, easy to grow and maintain.⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ eat the fruit, save the crown and tuck it in the ground or in a pot. let nature do the rest. ⁣that’s how we do it. ⁣ ⁣⁣ we simply have it as a slice, sometimes with a sprinkle of sugar or a dash of salt + pepper. ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ what’s your favorite way of eating a pineapple?⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ -⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ #organicgardening #tropicalfruit #growfoodnotlawns #selfsufficient #ananas #veggiepatch #kitchengarden #gardentotable #gyof #backyardgarden #grownfromseed #composting #organicgarden #homegrown #goan #goenkar #backyardharvest #gardeninspo #groworganic #stilllife #inmygarden #learntogrow #ediblegarden #goagardener #pineapple #tropicalgarden https://www.instagram.com/p/CRswjgusfOR/?utm_medium=tumblr

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malabar grey hornbill ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ spotted a pair right on the chikoo tree outside our window. This is the smaller of the pair with a white beak, the other #hornbill (not in frame) was larger, had a prominent orange beak. They are always seen in pairs. ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ These birds are frequent visitors but rarely ever found so close to ground, the only guess would be they came looking for food or lack of tall trees around, since many trees have been uprooted in the cyclone, the monsoons or simply cut.⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ Turn the sound on to hear it squawk. They have the strangest calling that starts with a squawk and ends up with continuous squawks sounding like funny laughs. ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ The #hornbills ate a few chikoos, rested and flew off after a while. ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ -⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ #malabargreyhornbill #inmygarden #drsalimalibirdsanctuary #choraoisland #goa #birdsofgoa #mymollem #birdsofindia #birdsonearth #birds #westernghats #birdsofasia #tropicalbirds #sanctuaryasia @mymollem.goa (at Goa, India) https://www.instagram.com/p/CRnkm1jHiHX/?utm_medium=tumblr

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I love how these plants put on a show with their just their foliage. Their leaves with the black pattern seem like fresh watercolor strokes blotting on a green canvas and the center washed away, drawing in the eye. These rain loving plants lie dormant throughout the year and shoot up in the rains. - #colocasia #colocasiaheterochromadarkshadows #colocasiadarkshadows #colocasiaheterochroma #araceae #caladiumlovers #houseplantcommunity #tropicalgardens #tropicalplants #rainforest #aracae #houseplantjournal #goagardener #foliagelovers #rareplants (at Goa, India) https://www.instagram.com/p/CRkNjDhs0H-/?utm_medium=tumblr

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I love how these plants put on a show with their just their foliage. Their leaves with the black pattern seem like fresh watercolor strokes blotting on a green canvas and the center washed away, drawing in the eye. ⁣ ⁣ These rain loving plants lie dormant throughout the year and shoot up in the rains. ⁣ ⁣ -⁣ ⁣ #colocasia #colocasiaheterochromadarkshadows #colocasiadarkshadows #colocasiaheterochroma #araceae #caladiumlovers #houseplantcommunity #tropicalgardens #tropicalplants #rainforest #aracae #houseplantjournal #goagardener #foliagelovers #rareplants (at Goa, India) https://www.instagram.com/p/CRj9WuyMhvm/?utm_medium=tumblr

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one cannot spend enough time appreciating these gulmohar flowers and that one petal being all extra, adding a splash of drama...flamboyant it is!⁣ -⁣ #gulmohar #mayflowers #fromwhereistand #home #freshflowers #mayflowertree #aprilpar #gulmohartree #flametree #vaagapoo #pentecost #flamboyant #flowersofindia #flowersofig #goa (at Goa) https://www.instagram.com/p/CRdaQzIMtGM/?utm_medium=tumblr

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First of the #brinjals, grown from saplings picked from the local bazaar. (at Goa) https://www.instagram.com/p/CRaqvICMvBb/?utm_medium=tumblr

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Who needs flowers when you have stunning palette of bright fiery #crotons? (at Goa, India) https://www.instagram.com/p/CRGxGHlsgLc/?utm_medium=tumblr

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Who needs flowers when you have #crotons? (at Goa, India) https://www.instagram.com/p/CRGwzCXsc4w/?utm_medium=tumblr

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besides being so gorgeous, these blooms of the Bengal Clock Vine attract a lot of bumblebees and sunbirds. They stuff themselves in the hollow for a quick sip of nectar or drops of rain. #bengalclockvine #thunbergiagrandiflora #tropicalflowers (at Goa) https://www.instagram.com/p/CQlKDqVMxWe/?utm_medium=tumblr

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from one season to the next, it’s time for chikoos! #inmygardentoday #tropicalgarden (at Goa, India) https://www.instagram.com/p/CQgAljWgTqm/?utm_medium=tumblr

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fresh cut blooms of the season with a side of philo #happysundays (at Goa)

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I’ve come across so many posts on how to germinate a mango seed. The pre-soaking and the peeling. ⁣ ⁣ Here’s what I found works best for me. Place the entire seed in soil and cover with a thin layer of top soil. Water every other day if in the ground or less frequently if in a pot. That’s it. ⁣ ⁣ Why the rush? The journey from a seed to fruit bearing tree is not instant, it’s takes years. Sometimes the simplest way works like magic. ⁣ ⁣ #takeiteasy #mango #propagation #mangofromseed #mangoseed (at Goa, India) https://www.instagram.com/p/CPh4RTvgbme/?utm_medium=tumblr

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Love and prayers to all celebrating Eid. Stay safe.

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Kitchen waste tomatoes, all volunteer saplings sprouting from our kitchen waste compost. ⁣Besides breaking down all our wet waste into nutrition for the soil, getting more veggies is a wonderful bonus! How cool is that?!! ⁣Start composting, have any questions, I’ll be happy to help!⁣ ⁣ #freshfromthegarden #tomatoes #composting #kitchenwaste #composting101

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Summertime snacks 🤩 #papaya #cashew #goan #summervibes (at Goa)