Update

I know, I have been missing in action for a month now. But if you read my blog, which has moved to wordpress, you'll catch up on all that I have been up to. Just a note to let you guys know Ive posted.

Let it be known

That I have moved. Please update your bookmarks.

Inspirational video

you guys have to watch this video. I really really Really admire these guys.

What a shame

Its shameful,
I know
I agree
..... Absolutely disgusting that I have completly neglected this blog of mine for ages. But do know, I have not been neglecting my garden.
So much has been happening in my life... its a topsy turvy world. I am planning a show at the end of the year, and much of my time goes into art. For more on that bit, check out my art blog .http://www.artatzazuta.blogspot.com. Yes I have an art blog too. I am a multi faceted personality... what can I say. ;)

Anyways, I was at my hairdresser's the other day and she gave me great tips for vegetable gardening. Firstly, I made a huge mistake sowing chinese cabbage in december when I should have done so in October. Secondly, When the cabbage is about 4-5 inches high.. you cut off all the leaves at the base of the plant and cover the remaining bit under a mound of dirt. I did not know that.

Also, my tomato plants died because ..
a) planted in may, when I should have planted in April
b) too much direct sunlight at 40 deg C
c) too much water
d) No sand in dirt.

The local nursery also said that if I sprinkled ash or charcoal ash from the BBQ even, it would do the soil good.

I shall tell you what is doing well though.

I have baby plants in three's. I planted 3 of each plant

1. gourd
2.pumpkin
3.musk melon
4.lemon tree
5. capsicums
6. chillies
7. 2nd batch of tomato plants
8. beans
9. okra


The other are still taking their time and I am writing this post from out of town. I have my hubby to water the garden.. but who'll talk to them?????

Who'll welcome new baby seedlings into this big bad world???

Not me.

To plant a seed where an egg lay...

Buy eggs, keep carton.

Pretty little bean seeds

They sprout really well in the bathrooms, as its nice and humid there. Once they start to break the earth, out they go
Guess where they go when they're 2 inches tall?Make holes at the bottom for drainage and cut out the tops. These cartons will not decompose at the rate you want. So I use them until the plants are at least 12 inches tall. And then transplant into the soil or a bigger container... which I also try to salvage.
I have and still have celery in Bisleri water containers. It has done wonderfully. I have also cut the plastic soda bottles like Coke etc in half. I use the top half as a funnel for pouring liquids and the bottom half needs holes made at the bottom for a planter.
Have fun re using, re thinking and re cycling!

Weekend @ the Nursery

I did exactly what I have been planning on doing for the last few weeks. Go to the nursery., buy veggi seeds and a couple of flower seeds and plant away for weeks. Ahhh!

Here's my haul at the local nursery. I also bought a sprinkler.... Just like that.

My Flowers- to- be

Vegetable Delights

Im not quite sure what kind of bean this one is...

Or this.... Its a native vegetable here and I only know the local name which is ' Gavar'

Isn't this a pretty sight?

Calling all Green Bloggers

In my quest to move to a simpler, cleaner and greener life, I am inviting all green bloggers, irrespective of class, gender and nationality to share their space and their little green world with me on my blog.
If you are interested in having your blog featured here for a greener cause or just 'cause you want to, email me at

zazutg@gmail.com

I would love to feature you, your world and all things green and planet friendly on my space.