First day of the year and what are we going to do?
Let’s dig a hole and plant something fruitful.
That’s what we did today. We dug a hole in the backyard and planted a mango tree. It’s a Cogshall variety mango, a housewarming gift from friends Sunil and Anita. Also planted four rows of sprouted red potatoes. Houston winter is almost like northeast spring. I am hoping the plants would survive the winter here without any fear of frost.
Mango Plant ~ Cogshall Variety
:-) Welcome Welcome!
Comment by InjiPennu — January 1, 2009 @ 10:53 pm
Happy new year Indira…looking fwd to more posts from you this year!!
Comment by Divya — January 2, 2009 @ 1:47 am
Hi Indira,
Happy New Year to you. Wow your house looks nice and sprawling. Seems like you have lot of garden space. Wish the weather here in CT was warm. Its very cold now. Since you mentioned that the weather is springlike, maybe you can plant radish (mulangi) too. Seeds to be sown directly into the soil where you plan to grow them. Waiting to see more of your plants and ofcourse your cooking.
Comment by sapna — January 2, 2009 @ 10:29 am
Hi Indira,
From long back I am a fan of you. Really believe me…I am also from rayalaseema(chitoor).
Where do you live in Houston? I am also from Houston. I live in Katy and we are also planning to buy a home. So can you tell me in which sub-division you live?
Congratulations for your new home and Happy new Year.
bye.
Comment by Ramya — January 2, 2009 @ 11:39 am
What a lovely idea for the New Year! Enjoy your mango tree. I look forward to more posts from you in 2009! Thank you for sharing.
Comment by Sharon — January 2, 2009 @ 12:00 pm
Hi Indira,
Wish you and your family a happy and prosperous new year.
Good to see you back here.Hope kittaya is doing well in his own beautiful house.
regards,
Vineela
Comment by vineela — January 2, 2009 @ 12:59 pm
Oohh..Enjoy your garden to the fullest..it is one of the most fulfilling hobbies ever!
Comment by Trupti — January 2, 2009 @ 1:19 pm
Indira garu,
Wish you and Vijay garu a very Happy New Year.
Comment by Chandana — January 2, 2009 @ 1:41 pm
Inji: So good to see you back and Happy New Year, my friend.
Wish you the same, Divya. Me too.
Sapna: Wishes for a spring like new year 09.:)
Mullangi is a good idea. I will do it one of these days.
Hello Ramya: Good to know that you are from Chittoor. Happy New Year!
We live in Sugar Land area. I can share more details if you can email me. Good luck with the house search.
Thanks Sharon.
Vineela: Happy New Year. Kittaya is doing great, we just celebrated his birthday on Jan 1st.
Thanks Trupti. Best wishes for a fulfilling new year ahead for you and family.
Chandana: Thanks and Happy New Year.
Comment by Indira — January 2, 2009 @ 3:12 pm
Dear Indira, wish you and Vijay a happy and prosperous new year!
Comment by sig — January 2, 2009 @ 3:16 pm
Dear Indira,
Wish you and your family a Happy and Prosperous New Year. Great way to start.
Comment by Cilantro — January 2, 2009 @ 7:55 pm
Beautiful Home Indira..I am also from Rayalaseema, born in Nandyala, was there till I was 4yr old, almost 30yrs back…
I am a fan of you for a long time..My own sister is also in Houston, Bellaire area ..
Good luck in your Sweet home…
Cheers,
Padma,
Florida
Comment by Padma Chicka — January 2, 2009 @ 10:53 pm
Wooohoooo! Mango tree in the backyard! I’m keeping my fingers crossed that this mango tree grows well and gives wonderful fruits.
Comment by Kay — January 3, 2009 @ 6:09 pm
perfect way to start a new year.
Comment by notyet100 — January 4, 2009 @ 9:37 am
Hello Indira,
Wish you a very happy,healthy and prosperous new year.
I am from Michigan and I have been following your blog for more than 2 yrs. now. Your blog has inspired me in a lot of ways - right from trying new fruits, vegs.,organic produce to even think about farmer’s market. I try to make more healthy choices when I serve food to our two young daughters. For me, your blog is about a way of life than just trying new recipes.
I love gardening too and this blog post made me comment. We are looking to move out and Houston is one of the places we are considering. Till then I will stare at your mango tree as I face the gloomy winter days ahead.
Keep up the good work. I really appreciate how you put 100% in all your posts.
Usha
Comment by Usha — January 6, 2009 @ 9:18 am