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It finally feels bright and cheerful. After a damp weekend, the summery sun is back –  shining on Bangalore. Before September is over, it’s time to wish Sharon and Rekha of The Key Bunch who are celebrating their second blog anniversary. What a nice way to bring in their blog’s third year through flowers. I share a few corners of my home decked with flowers in recent months… Can you smell the fragrance of Jasmine flowers floating in water? Nothing better to liven up a dining table than bright flowers and fresh fruits. A bouquet from my husband for my birthday A serene corner of the drawing room Another bouquet – for my husband on his birthday. Yea, we are a family of florists :).

Good Morning! I’m in great spirits now because after months of rodent issue, I can see my hibiscus flowering again. There was a time, last winter to be precise, when there was always a flower or tow in the plant to greet me every morning. And then began the rodent issue when buds would get nipped off before they could flower. I was worried of losing my most successful plant. But it’s turning for the better now. It can be disheartening to see your plants wither away a week after you’ve got them from the nursery for lack of sunlight, inadequate water, pests or insufficient care. No matter what the reason is, it’s hard to see the plants go. And, when you’ve done it a few times, it can get discouraging.  If you have little time to spare but want to indulge your green thumb, start with these really easy…