Monsoon Magic
While we all brave the rising mercury and reach the peak of scorching heat, the heart silently hopes for the monsoon to splash in. And nothing is more soothing than the earthy aroma that exhilarates when the first rain drops kiss the parched soils. Hmm! Woh geeli mitti ki saundhi saundhi khushboo! With that comes a spell of celebration in every heart enjoying chai pakoda and malpua evenings with favourite saawan ke geet aur baarish ki ghazals. The joy and cheer of the first shower of monsoon is indeed a little extra special. It’s so obvious how poets and writers of every era have romanticized this beautiful season. The mesmerizing monsoon makes every heart sing and dance to the tune of the season.
Monsoon as they say is the season of rejuvenation for all of us, for our gardens as well as for mother earth. Ayurveda marks this as period of healing and rejuvenation of the body. In the gardens it’s brings new hope and encouragement after a stressful summer. It’s time for new planting, new growth and new freshness. The earth is recharged with new waters, lush green energy and dances to nurture new life.
Monsoon Magic in the Garden
There is something special about the monsoon that makes it the favourite season for gardeners even when its too much to do. It is the magic it creates.
- The Gardens will embrace a fresh green look overnight.
- New seeds sown are eager to burst open and sprout instantly so sow your summer seeds if you still have not.
- Most plants will be seen in auto propagation mode and it’s time to multiply and get richer.
- Forgotten bulbs or seeds buried in soil magically sprout on their own and that feels like a green lottery.
- Moss and mushrooms spring out of nowhere so collect some for your miniature gardening.
What Makes Rain Water Magical?
The heavenly waters from the sky are a natural feature of the earth’s water cycle. This water is relatively pure and soft and is supposed to be free from any impurities. Being chemically the same H20, rain water works like magic on plants. Wondering why? Here is the answer to the mystery we all want to know.
- Nitrates, naturally present in the rainwater, are a great source of Nitrogen for plants and we all know that’s the most essential nutrient for the lush green growth.
- Rainwater contains more oxygen than tap water and oxygenated water helps roots to uptake more water and micronutrients resulting in healthier growth of the plants.
- Rainwater has a balanced amount of carbon that helps to unlock the micro-nutrients like zinc, manganese, copper and magnesium present in the soil.
- Rainwater prevents the potential toxicity of chlorine and fluoride which is common in tap water.
It’s always a good idea to store some rain water in containers or tank though rain water harvesting would be the perfect idea to collect and reuse this bliss from the skies. Its also a good idea to feed your indoor plants with this water for their good growth. Your garden plants, indoor or outdoor will surely thank you for this.
Monsoon, the Perfect Time
The hot and humid conditions are ideal environment for new propagation and new growth in gardens. So put your aprons on and let’s get into action.
- Perfect time for plant shopping.
- Excellent for plant gifting and sharing.
- Ideal season to plan and start a new garden.
- Right time to repot and manure your old plants.
- Season for pruning and shaping your perennials
- Perfect time for air layering your fruit trees.
- Perfect time to divide and multiply your pots.
- Ideal season to make cuttings and multiply.
- Best time of the year to plant new trees.
So with monsoon magic just round the corner, let’s make the most of it and not only do up our personal gardens but multiply the green cover in our respective cities. Let the colour of the season spreads its grandeur all around us.