Pumpkin's Fairy Gardens

18/11/2021

Some fun information for cactus lovers.

09/11/2021

Do you ever get worried about yellowing leaves in fall?
Well, this video will help you determine when not to worry about your plants’ wilting leaves and how to use them in a sustainable manner to create a wind-moisture barrier and organic fertilizer.

Each plant has a growth cycle that suits its needs, however in each of these cycles shedding off leaves is a common feature for most. In fall you might notic...

05/11/2021

PLANT ADOPTION CALL
I have some sweet pea (Lathyrus odoratus) plants that are grown from seeds in need of a home. These plants are native to Italy and grow during November-March in Lahore. Highly fragrant and excellent pollinators they love to climb over fences. These two images are from last year, so this is what the seedlings will look like once grownup. If you have a sunny patch in your garden with room for a climber, drop me an inbox.

30/10/2021

Need help picking the rights pots, soil, fertilizer and seed types for your vegetable garden? Well, this video is here to help you.
As an added bonus you learn about creating upcycled pots and a home-made fertilizer for your seedlings.

https://youtu.be/zk2c95R48D8

Seeds by SEED BEEJ

This video not only provides you a step-by-step guide to sow you winter seeds but it gives you handy sustainability tips. From choosing the right pot to pick...

27/10/2021

Do you want to srart your winter veggies by seed?
Here is an intro video to grow some plants, from seeds, in your garden.
https://youtu.be/bFdaxx24TA8

25/10/2021

Learn which seeds tp plant this winter.
Here is a guide we made for you while doing our annual winter planting.
https://youtu.be/bFdaxx24TA8

The seeds were purchased online from SEED BEEJ

This a part one of a step-by-step video of growing your very on staple winter vegetables. In this video I will introduce you to six basic winter crops that a...

24/10/2021

Winter is here and our street cats need a bit of help.

A layer of cloth in a cardboard box will be ideal for creating a shelter where they can nap peacefully.

Sometimes cats hide in car engines or gas geysers to seek warmth. Many times, their simple quest for a comfy spot led to life threating situations. So, a box with a layer of cloth will save a precious life and grant some relief to these cats. Add a bowl of clean water will be a cherry on top.

A lot of people think that adding a box would make their garage or entrance look ugly. Let us be a little kind and think about the bigger picture here. This Earth is not only made for human but all creature that dwell on it. Being the “apex” creatures for us means showing sensitivity and kindness.

PS cats add a lot of life to your outdoors if they feel invited and welcomed.

19/10/2021

English ivy (H. helix), Aloe vera (A. vera), spider plant ( Chlorophytum comosum). Three very essential plants to have in your house for clean air. These will not purify 100% toxins but if planted in abundance clean a significant amount of toxins.

I will be uploading a video on making hanging baskets using these three plants and another discussing some other plants that are easy to grow and essential for clean air.

16/10/2021

Noted as a 'Susan' plant by Mughal Emperor Jahangir in his extensive account of flora fauna of Kashmir, irises capture the imagination of kings and paupers alike.
Here is our humble bit on an introduction to this flower of all times.
https://youtu.be/XfkC3czehrM

PS: Part two comes out next week.

Iris is a beautiful seasonal bloomer. Its vivid colors can add a lot of character to your garden landscape. In Lahore, October is the right time to get the b...

15/10/2021

Bulb planting season is here. Learn to plant for Iris bulbs this weekend for a winter/spring bloom.
An intro to Iris bulbs (part one) comes out tomorrow!

11/10/2021

The wind today has a message for us. “It is time” she says, resulting and rattling as she sways through the falling leaves. Birthed in the icy mountains of the North she descends on the plains with a simple message, “it is time”.

She knows so much; she has seen so many. The wind is an impartial observer, a medium, a messenger. “It is time” has been her message since the dawn of time. She has witnessed civilizations rise and crumble. Observed the worst and the best of humans from birth till there final breaths. From her icy touch no loves lived or unfulfilled escaped.

“It is time”, she prophecies each year over and over again. Yet her message is audible to those who want to hear.

You ask, “time for what?”
Well, every year the first snow of the Himalaya and Hindukush mark the beginning of winter of us plain dwellers. We do not get snow rather the wind kindly brings us a message through her chilly and dry breezes. Wise ones like this leaf hear her out and prepare for change.

This message is for all. Beast and human alike. From a farmer harvesting rice to an aged barber working his sessors under a lonely banyan tree. From the birds that see fruits turning to seed to the water chestnut ponds ready to give. Each has a message from the wind. There are no bounds of kind, class, religion, creed or colour. It is a message for all. “It is time”, she softly reveals yet with a certain degree of sharpness in the rusty gushes that she brings.
Time for change.

That is what this wind reminds me. Reminds us. Reminds them. Life is never static. Each day is new. Age old principles and problems renewed. Each day is a choice. Each day says “it is time” to choose.

The change of seasons is just one way to remember the true nature of time. Thus, let us try to embrace this passing time and prepare for me. Let us not be afraid of change. Let us overcome loss and find a way to navigate. Let us be prepare for “it is time” she says.

08/10/2021

I am always a supporter of growing indigenous plants. Here is a video on growing one (moringa tree) from seed. Do not be intimidated by the word ‘tree’. You can plant this beauty in a container and enjoy the bounties of this miracle plant in your growing spaces.

PS: inbox me for free Moringa seeds and grow your own plants today!

Intrigued by this miracle plant? Well let us grow a few of these at home. This video is a guide on growing a Moringa plant from seed. In addition, you get so...