Spring On A Roll!

Yep, Spring is here for real...... finally!

Copyright ©2014VeeraMahal Franklin

Origin of Medicine

A treasure of medicinal wealth that survived last months freeze...
In my garden -
Bitter Melon & Kothu Kulai (Kottu Kola)/ Vallaarai.

Yes, I am blessed with some seeds for next year!

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Apple Blossoms Haiku!

Apple Blossoms-

Blushing pink, scents inviting

Buzzing bees and all!

Poetry Copyright ©2012 by VeeraMahal Franklin

Copyright ©2012VeeraMahal Franklin

Perseverance

I have been commended many a times for perseverance...! Today, I met perseverance itself as I was exploring in the backyard.

Just prior to hurricane Katrina, a friend of mine from Louisiana gave me a very special greens to plant in my garden. I was so excited to receive this gift as it is not common in the US. Used as an Ayurvedic medicinal herb for more than 2000 years in India and SriLanka, this resilient runner plant has been given the botanical name, Centella Asiatica.

Fresh salad made from this tropical herb with a squeeze of lime was my childhood favorite. I had it planted at different sites in my backyard to make sure it takes root. It was a slow but sure growth and they took root. I did not have enough to make any salad and I had planted one in a pot to save from winter fury, the first year. It was a pleasant spring surprise to find those rooted outside showing up their green faces. So I was very sad when they never showed up following the second winter. That was year 2007!

Last two winters had been colder and had many stretches of snow covered days. And I would reminisce about the little sparse patches of Centella Asiatica which I was lucky enough to have. But, today as I was exploring in the garden, I stumbled upon these green heads calling for help, silently!

I could not believe after so many years... they have come back! The roots must have been turned over when we dug the plots. Talk about perseverance... I have found the champion. It has been the most remarkable uplifting experience with an underlying Divine message: Never give up!

Copyright©2011 VeeraMahal FRANKLIN

Little Romance

Maggie's friend: Handsome and tolerant!

Photo: Copyright©2010 by VeerajaR

Isn't that a cute picture?

-VeeraMahal Franklin

Nature's Colors: Perfectly Matched!

Do you see...

The birds seemed to be perched

Where the colors are matched...

Perfectly!!!

The Robin

Downy Wood-Pecker

The Hawk

The Pigeon

A Sparrow?

Do you see

How magnificent... our Creator IS?

*You should read Oprah's 2010- March issue of 'O' magazine where she writes in AWE of Nature; she is truly Blessed to have touched that realm of O' (AWE) moment!!!

Copyright © 2010 by VeeraMahal Franklin

Happy Valentine's Day!

-Greetings from VeeraMahal Franklin!

Autumn Dusk

Lady Cardinal enjoying my feast!
Lord Cardinal perched upon my arbor of snake beans!Now perched above the herbs, Pomegranate, Curry leaves, Tangerine and Jasmin growths.
Mrs. Robins and Mr. Robins ordering dinner!
Well dressed and looking very elite!
I am not sure who is who... But the squirrel pair is enjoying their acorn & nuts hunt!!!
I bet this one looks just like the Nachos eating one (posted: Summer 2008) from Canada!!!

There were pigeons, sterlings and so many others hiding in the trees sending out calls; it was a lovely autumn dusk!!!

By VeeraMahal FRANKLIN

Good Tidings!

Who said Butterfly Bush is for butterflies only? I see pretty Moths, Bees, Bumble Bees, Ladybugs and of course... Hummingbirds hovering over the honey dripping scented flowers.

Do you see me? Hmm... I love sunflowers; the seeds are delicious. Even Hawks can't spot me while I am feeding on sunflowers---God knew what He was doing when painting my feathers yellow and black. But this butterfly bush is too good to pass by... so, perched I am---a goldfinch---bringing "Good Tidings."

The other reason why I stopped by... was that I heard a Parakeets--chirping-- party going on, and I thought I spotted at least two of them who could be my relatives!!! If you don't believe me, check the Sept.7th posting and let me know!

If you want to learn more about Goldfinch follow this link: http://www.nhptv.org/NATUREWORKS/goldfinch.htm

-by VeeraMahal Franklin