My 2010 Vegetable Garden Planning

Last year, after having a moderate success with my little veggie patch, I have decided to plant and try new veggies this year. Also, after doing some research I found out that I can basically have two different veggie gardens i.e. Spring garden and Summer Garden. There are some vegetables that like cooler weather and cab be grown during spring time, and of course there are others that like hot summer weather and can be grown in summer.

Its already mid January, and I just can’t wait for spring to arrive. To give head start to my beet roots, I had already planted them in late fall (late Nov). Hopefully, I will see some signs of beet greens by the beginning of March. This year, I am thinking of being a little organized. So I have created a layout for my spring and summer veggie garden.

I have only one veggie patch, so I plan to utilize the same area for both of my gardens. Also, I have some leftover seeds from last summer, and got some seeds from friends so I think I won’t be buying many seed packets this year.

Here are my spring and summer garden plans.

I don’t know how much I will stick to this:), but I think starting with a plan in my mind is a good start. Oh also, the plans are made considering companion planting, so each plant will help the neighboring plant in its growth and also in some cases protect from harmful pests. You can find a lots of information on internet for companion planting.

I have also planted watermelon and eggplant seeds in little peat pots. Last year, I didn’t have any luck with my eggplants and watermelon plants, so this year I decided to start much earlier. This might be too early to start them indoors, but I plan to plant some more indoors in late march. Let’s see which plants do the best.

I will upload a photo of my garden, once I have things growing in full fledge:)

Apart from the garden patch, I will be growing other small plants in pots. Last year I had planted Chili, Lemon Grass, Mint, Meyers Lemon, Sweet Basil and Thai Basil in pots. All of these are surviving except the Thai Basil. I just can’t wait for the weather to warm up, when I will have a lush green veggie patch, and a part of my patio covered with planters.

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India Trip Pictures

I had wanted to go to Rajasthan for such a long time. I was finally able to go there during my recent trip to India in Dec-09. Since I had only 5 days for the Rajasthan trip, I only went to Jodhpur and Jaisalmer. Intricate architecuture with colorful interior pleases your eyes in Jodhpur, while huge sand dunes is a pretty site to see in Jaisalmer.

These are just a few pictures. I still need to download the rest from my camera. I will update this post once I have the rest of the pictures.

A sunrise picture taken from moving car:)

I absolutley love this picture. I am going to enlarge it and frame it:)

This picture is taken by my husband. I was specifically told to put this up on my blog and mention that he has taken this picture:).

Sunset looks very beautiful on sand unes. Bright red sky that turns pink slowly, The change of colors is reflected on the dunes. This picture was taken wth the sun setting in the background.

We had booked an overnight safari at Jaisalmer.
You go about 60km away from the city by Jeep. Then from there you ride on a camel for about an hour and reach the sand dunes. The evening snack and dinner is prepared on an open fire. Then there is traditional singing and dancing. At night, you are provided with sleeping bags and comforters. No tents or any other coverings!!! You sleep under the open sky.  The desert looked very bright even at 10 at night. It felt as if it was early in the morning and sun was just going to rise. I have never seen a night so "bright".

Not very clear, but here is the picture of the desert at night.

Sunrise seen from the camping site.

This was a temple inside one of the havelis in Jodhpur.

Some camel pictures

Does any one know the names of any of these birds? These were all seen roaming wild either at Kaylana lake at Jodhpur or in the desert or at Desert national park in Jaisalmer.

  

More pictures to come. Stay tuned!!!

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