The packet says that they will grow to about 40cm (around 1 and a half foot). But will have a single big flower which will be over 6 inches across.
Well, I found them at Karachi's oldest shopping area. The Empress Market (build almost 150 years ago by the British). It is today one of the last...
Alright, I finally bought a packet of dwarf sunflower seeds (which believe me, wasn't easy to find). So now I'll be posting pictures of them as...
As the onion grows, I will from time to time keep everyone over here updated (with pictures)! I by the way also welcome every type of suggestion...
OK, on a slightly different subject - Farmers over here in Pakistan can get heavily subsidized rates on power, water, and other amenities (cheap...
OK everyone, it took some time, but here it is! I finally planted the giant onion - So in a few months time (probably when spring time comes) it...
Yes, I too can recognize number 5 - Lucky Bamboo is very popular over here as an indoor plant. Same case with number 4 also. The rest I don't know...
OK, I've also heard that in order to attract bees, you need to place some honey, water, and a little beeswax (provided that you already have lots...
I have a question in mind - How much quantity of beeswax can one get out of a hive (per year). I ask because it is something very useful in my...
I however am also going to be building either a water clock, or a sun-dial. But I still am yet to decide which one of the 2 will I actually be...
I just got dwarf sunflower seeds! So I'll be planting them and enjoying their sight as they grow! Yes, they actually do well over here if we plant...
By the way, if you plant lots of garlic in your garden - Then snakes often leave your place alone. That anyway is what works with our snakes. But...
Welcome to GS from the coastline of Karachi Pakistan! :) I must say that I am somewhat amazed to learn about your rattlesnake issue. It's...
Can't do both at once due to shortage of free time... Besides, right now a sun dial seems to be winning - As it consumes no power, nor does it...
Yes I plan to use a pump to recycle the water (because water is not very plentiful over here). But that is only if I go ahead and decide to build...
You should make a video clip of it and upload it on YouTube, Vimeo, or StageVU! :)
Delosperma? So that's what my soft juicy cactus is called? Finally... You know, nearly all the plant nurseries over here have a habit of giving...
I think it is some natural insect repellent of a sort. The chemical in it is called "pyrethum" - Here is a link explaining it's history:...
I was thinking of adding something that will give my garden some much needed personality, something that will set it apart from the rest... So I...
Lovely photos indeed! :)
