Fresh from the farm

It has been a passive period for me away from my blogs… Twists and turns in my personal life seldom let me take a break and refresh this blog. Hope things will soon come back to normal  For now, I am back with a fresh set of photos straight from the farm.

The goose berry tree was in full bloom. I could not resist taking a photo of the plump fresh berries.

Marigold flowers had also flowered… Bees and butterflies were all over the place, hovering for a  taste of the delicious nectar.

As usual, the coconut trees were heavily laden with delicious tender coconuts…

A colony of ants had made their home under the guava tree. With food in plenty around, the ants were busy collecting and storing their finds.

Nearby, a fresh sprout of corn. Corn is sown between the coconut trees. It is mostly used as fodder for the cows, making the farm less dependent on packed cow food. Growing another crop in a coconut grove (or any other grove) is commonly known as ‘oodu payir’ or inter-cropping.

And there she is…, a lovely cow. She suspiciously watches me as I roam around the farm with a camera in hand.

Here is a real treat… fresh roasted peanuts by setting alight a heap of dried coconut leaves. They taste real yummy.

Hope you enjoyed the photos… Hoping I come back soon with a fresh set of posts

 

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Reluctant bride

We have a pretty maiden at the farm…

And then it was time to get her company, a new groom…

He was very interested in making friends with her. But, she was reluctant. It did not help that she could fly well, while he was still a beginner at flying. He tried, and tried.. and tried…

And atlast,  flew up and perched next to her.

The beginning of a new friendship.. blossoming on the branches of a mango tree

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A rose is a rose is a rose…

Summer is just over, and we are having frequent showers with lots of bright sunlight. It rains for a couple of hours, and then it suddenly becomes sunny and sultry. Evenings are cool with a pleasant breeze.

In the midst of coconut trees and green plants,we found a sudden burst of colour – our rose plants are in full bloom with colorful flowers. Here is a sampler basket of photos

The adorable white rose:

I was not the only one drawn to this rose. There was an other visitor, already feasting on the white petals:

Here comes the delicate pink rose:

With soft pinkish and white edges, her petals are so delicate and soft.

Here is a more fiery one, with yellow / orange buds:

And when it blooms, it is a riot of colours, with a mix of red, yellow and orange colors:

A rose is a rose is a rose is a rose! The burst of colors, soft petals, delicate fragrance… and lot more to this beautiful flower.

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