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Pumpkin flower harvesting!!! One of my favourite!!! Sometimes I use the tender shoots too!!! Simply saute this along with shallots , chilli flakes , salt and turmeric. https://www.instagram.com/p/CL9p18cgTUe/?igshid=61zkvvezzov6

| Hedera helix 'Goldchild' | | Hedera helix 'Gold Harald | | Variegated English Ivy | Finally!! Got hold of this beauty!!!! Basic info: Clusters of yellowish-green autumn flowers and small, lustrous, three to five-lobed, grey-green leaves with bold yellow margins. This versatile, variegated, evergreen climber is ideal as a houseplant or for covering a low wall. For use outdoors sheltered from direct sunlight, drying winds with fertile, moist, well-drained, preferably alkaline soil. Harmful if eaten/may cause skin allergy. #hederahelixgoldchild #Englishivy #commonivy #IvyGoldchild #goldchild #variegatedivy #indoorplantsdecor #variegated #balconydecor #plantlife #plantsplantsplants #ecotreekochi #december2020 #kochidiaries https://www.instagram.com/p/CIeui_nA3eI/?igshid=uzyn93crv7l7

Long pepper | Indian Long Pepper | Thippili | Pipli Piper longum sometimes called Indian long pepper or pipli, is a flowering vine in the family Piperaceae, cultivated for its fruit, which is usually dried and used as a spice and seasoning. History: Long pepper was highly priced during the Roman Empire - about three times the price of black pepper. In India long pepper is ground and mixed with honey and administered to relieve the symptoms of cold. Medicinal : The root and fruit decoction are used in acute and chronic bronchitis and cough. #Longpepper Indianlongpepper #Thippili #pipli #herb #indianspices #medicinalherbs #naturalcures #ayurveda #cure #healthyliving #growyourown #kochidiaries #backyardgarden #breath https://www.instagram.com/p/CIDSDVNAe0Y/?igshid=dwjv1hh70lm7

Torenia Fourneiri | Wishbone Flower | Bluewings | Clown Flower | Type : Annuals Sun Exposure : Partial Shade Water : Regular Water Family : Linderniaceae Shades. : Purple, blue, pink, yellow white. Native to Asia and Africa, this bushy plant grows seven to 12 inches tall and spreads six to eight inches. Hummingbirds will enjoy torenia’s one- by one-and-a-half-inch flowers almost as much as you do, savoring their sweet nectar during the plant’s midsummer to mid-fall bloom period. #Toreniafourneiri #wishboneflower #Bluewings #clownflower #flowers🌸 #flowersofinstagram #flowers #nature #flower #photography #flowerstagram #naturephotography #garden #spring #beautiful #photooftheday #flowersofinstagram #instagood #plants #summer #instagram #flowerphotography #macro #like #flores #photo #naturelovers #wedding #flowerpower #picoftheday #bhfyp https://www.instagram.com/p/CH3mbwnARmn/?igshid=75s903us85s7

Ridge gourd, a popular vegetable in Indian cooking, comes in two variants - Luffa aegyptiaca or Luffa cylindrica (variety with smooth surface) and Luffa acutangula (variety with ridged surface). Locally, it goes by various names like Tura , Jhinge , Beerakaya , Peerkangaai Cooking: Simply saute in shallots, turmeric, chilly flakes and salt. #peechinga #ridgeguard #ridgeguardplant #luffa #organicgardening #growyourownfood #healthyfood #happylife #instadaily #instalike #tura #jhinge #beerakaya #peerkangaai https://www.instagram.com/p/CHg_m8tAayw/?igshid=1guy9epn8gptx

Vertical planter tower I had bought 2 years back!!! Tried out coriander but failed. Welcoming suggestions for proper utilisation. #verticalgarden #diyproject #organicgardening #verticalfarming #pvcpipeproject #verticalplanter #diy https://www.instagram.com/p/CGZk7GFg9Wf/?igshid=6igm222qlumb

🌱 Manithakkali 🌱 Manathakkali One plant with amazing medical benefits. Botanical name : Solanum nigrum English names : Black night shade , sunberry , wonder cherry. Hindi. : Makoi One recipe I have tasted and my favourite is making Kara Kuzhambu with these green berries cooked in tamarind gravy. Medicinal benefits: 🌱Manathakkali keerai is traditionally and popularly used for treating stomach and mouth ulcers. 🌱Effective against hepatitis C which is the major cause of liver problems 🌱The fresh berries or their petroleum extract can be consumed for treating asthma. This is due to the presence of active compound β-sitosterol in the berries. #Makoi #Milagetakkali #Solanumnigrum #blacknightshade #sunberry #wondercherry #medicinalherbs #medicinal #ulcer #asthma #skintreatment #herbalhealing #berries #plantbased #ayurvedic #organicgardening #karakuzhambu #keeraiporiyal https://www.instagram.com/p/CGGZrhGAgvM/?igshid=dy7i8ld415e3

🌱 Pileapeperomioides 🌱 Chinesemoneyplant Got hold of this beauty finally!!! Pilea peperomioides is an Asiatic perennial herb that is native to Yunnan Province in Southern China at the foot of the Himalayas. Pileas are a part of the stinging-nettle family, Urticaceae. Also known as pancake plant, UFO plant, lefse plant, missionary plant,' "Bender Plant"'or mirror grass. . . . . . . . . . . #pilea #pileapeperomioides #plants #plantsofinstagram #houseplants #plantsmakepeoplehappy #pilealovers #urbanjungle #plantlover #pileababy #plant #chinesemoneyplant #indoorplants #pilealove #houseplantclub #pileaplant #plantlife #pileapropagation #cactus #succulents #pancakeplant #plantstagram #plantlove #plantsplantsplants #houseplantsofinstagram #calathea #peperomia https://www.instagram.com/p/CFfK1q2go3G/?igshid=x1e8om8e0l3n

🌶️ Naga Morich 🌶️ 🌶️ Handle with care 🌶️ The Naga chili, locally known as Naga Mircha, is a chili pepper cultivated in Northeast India and Bangladesh. It is one of the hottest known chilli peppers, and is closely related to the Bhut jolokia. Known as ghost pepper’s hotter cousin!!!😆 Had to put on gloves for deseeding and planting!! Scoville heat units (SHU): 1,000,000 – 1,500,000 If you want reference point to Jalapeño, it's 125 to 600 times hotter!!!! 🔥 Naga Morich offers an intensely fruity, almost floral, flavor and aroma. It is ideal for making sauce and hot sauces, or for dehydrating and grinding into chili pepper flakes or chili powders. . . . . . . . . #nagamorich #nagachilli #nagamircha #chilli #chillipepper #bhutjolakia #shu #scoville #ghostpepper #habanero #scotchbonnet #bangladeshi #bangladeshicuisine #dhaka #dhakagram #serpentchili #homegrown #organicgardening #farmtotable #kochigram https://www.instagram.com/p/CFSspIHgi_H/?igshid=bu3sb6v488i9

| Cacao | Theobroma Cacao | Cocoa | A tropical evergreen tree (family Malvaceae) grown for its edible seeds, whose scientific name means “food of the gods” in Greek. Its seeds, cocoa beans, are used to make chocolate liquor, cocoa solids, cocoa butter and chocolate. . . . . . . . . . #cocoa #chocolate #cacao #food #sweet #darkchocolate #homemade #yummy #foodporn #foodie #dessert #delicious #instafood #love #chocolatelover #vegan #beantobar #healthy #bhfyp #cocoabutter #chocolateliquor https://www.instagram.com/p/CFKh8_mAufB/?igshid=18oqkpi1vela7

☘️ Sansevieria trifasciata 'Golden Hahnii' ☘️My favourite varient if the Snake plant / Sanseveria. Info: The Golden Hahnii Sanseveria is a beautifully variegated very dwarf and compact evergreen with boldly variegated bright yellow and green foliage. The thick succulent foliage naturally develops into a bird-nest like shape with leaves that rarely exceed 4-6" long. This makes a perfect low maintenance indoor or patio container plant. Soil: Provide the Golden Hahnii Sanseveria with a well-drained soil and allow the soil to become moderately dry between waterings. Also known as: golden hahnii, sansevieria gold hahnii, golen birds nest sansevieria, snake plant. . . . . . . . . . . #snakeplant #plants #sansevieria #indoorplants #houseplants #plantsofinstagram #succulents #plantsmakepeoplehappy #cactus #plantlover #homedecor #plant #houseplantsofinstagram #aloevera #snakeplants #urbanjungle #plantlife #houseplant #motherinlawstongue #houseplantclub #plantstagram #cacti #snakesofinstagram #goldenhahnii #sansevierialovers https://www.instagram.com/p/CEygAB1g_-Z/?igshid=xvi6pxp64kct

Mulake kondattam | Salted Curd Chillies | Thairu Mulake | Mor Milagai One amazing way to preserve chillies. Poke green chillies with a pin throughout and marinate it in salted curd and powdered fenugreek. Sundry for 1 day and marinate it in the balance curd mix and dry them till all moisture is gone. On frying, they become crunchy with a dark brown colour and goes well with hot steaming rice. My fav combo is rice, curd and this lovely kondattam Mulake. I end my meal with this chilly. #kondattam #curdchilli #mulaku #sidedish #curdrice #mormilagai #homemade #yummy #sundriedchillies #sundried #vegeat #spicyfood #keralafood #kochigram https://www.instagram.com/p/CEuKb9lgHWO/?igshid=3vwfpce5b7jz

My new snack station!!! Man!! After hanging this new banana stem I have been snacking on them whenever I pass. The taste of organically grown banana is unmatched. Info: Palayam kodan is one of a sweet banana variety readily available across Kerala. Sweet and delicious ripe Palayam kodan bananas are extensively used with several breakfast dishes like Puttu , Upma etc. It forms an excellent combo with various payasam dishes and is served along with the traditional Kerala Sadya. These soft ripe bananas are known for its natural cooling effect and hence, it is mostly consumed during the summer season. It has tiny seeds and the pulp has a watery texture with slightly sweet and sour flavour. . . . . . . . #bananas #banana #bananabread #food #foodie #breakfast #healthyfood #fruit #foodporn #baking #chocolate #yummy #vegan #fruits #homemade #pazham #foodphotography #onam #sadya #cherupazham #healthy #healthylifestyle #foodstagram #instafood #bananacake #bananasplit #glutenfree #organicgardening #kochigram #kerala https://www.instagram.com/p/CErmGqzA0Be/?igshid=q16r8jsbb1rx

My new snack station!!! Man!! After hanging this new banana stem I have been snacking on them whenever I pass. Info: Palayam kodan is one of a sweet banana variety readily available across Kerala. Sweet and delicious ripe Palayam kodan bananas are extensively used with several breakfast dishes like Puttu , Upma etc. It forms an excellent combo with various payasam dishes and is served along with the traditional Kerala Sadya. These soft ripe bananas are known for its natural cooling effect and hence, it is mostly consumed during the summer season. https://www.instagram.com/p/CEriYaxALkc/?igshid=1b067yfvb839g

Tradescantia zebrina ☘️ Zebrina pendula Species of spiderwort more commonly known as an inchplant or wandering jew. They like bright indirect light. One easy to maintain plant. . . . . . . . . . #tradescantia #plants #houseplants #plantsofinstagram #tradescantiazebrina #urbanjungle #plantlover #indoorplants #plant #houseplantsofinstagram #plantlife #succulents #wanderingjew #plantlove #monstera #houseplant #gardening #indoorjungle #tradescantiatricolor #plantaddict #hangingplants #kochigram https://www.instagram.com/p/CEpEMuKgxMv/?igshid=1thkwrsiqo282

Green walls 🌿 Vertical Garden 🌿 This is an alternative method for gardening by expanding the scope of growing plants in a vertical space. Green walls can absorb heated gas in the air, lower both indoor and outdoor temperature, providing a healthier indoor air quality as well as a more beautiful space. #verticalgarden #greenwall #garden #interiordesign #plants #landscape #landscapedesign #interior #gardening #verticalgardening #decoracion #homedecor #verticalgardens #architecture #nature #greenfacade #livingwall https://www.instagram.com/p/CEhKs6zAxYL/?igshid=hu66ynm7zog3

Lovebirds eggs!!!! Finally some reproduction action!!!! 6 of them in one shot!!! I pray all of them hatch!! . . . . . . . #lovebirds #love #birds #lovebird #bird #birdsofinstagram #cute #parrots #lovebirdmania #lovebirdsofinstagram #agapornis #couple #nature #instagram #kochigram #birdsegg #kerala https://www.instagram.com/p/CEZhv7iADBo/?igshid=1o82ibbiy3tvb