Report my Begonia Rex

I sense that my begonia rex is more and more unhappy these days. Today I decide to examine it.

I take it out and within in my expectation, the roots are very weak and not developing very well. I have to repot it.

This is the soil mix I use this time. Last time I used more peat moss and potting soil. This time I make it grittier.

Almost equal part of peat, potting soil, pumice, red volcanic rock, black volcanic rock, perlite and vermicast. 

I love the feeling of touching soil. It’s so relaxing.

Add all the soil with the begonia.

Give it a through watering. I use the water from my rooting bottle that was old water safer for

Leave it at the best area for tropical plants a southwest outdoor corner without direct west sunlight. It’s cool and humid.

Hope it will live happily ever after!

An Easy Neat Compost Making Method for Small Space

I would like to introduce a very easy and neat compost making method from kitchen waste with a small garden or in an apartment.

1. Collect your today’s waste

Chop them to make small pieces 

Prepare a flower pot and soil, lay a layer of soil on the pot

Lay the waste on the pot

Cover the waste with soil

Cover the wastes fully with soil to prevent attracting from insets.

If you have old compost containing good worms such as earth worm or millipedes, it’s best to add them in.

I found that these worms will find way to go into the compost pot somehow even if you don’t add them.

Final step is to put a plant inside the compost pot so your garden doesn’t look ugly.

You can also use it as a vegetable storage area to store cabbages the best. There are three main benefits this way: first saving fridge space, second helping eliminate pesticides when left them under rain, third keeping the cabbages fresher.

When one pot is full, you can start another one. After about 3 months, the compost is ready. 

Gardening as my new Lifestyle

As I moved to my new home with a front and backyards, I need to spend some time to do gardening.

As all gardeners know, it’s such a rewarding and calming activity. I really enjoy it.

This is my front yard.

This is part of my backyard.

 I still need time to take time out from working with my daughter on her cello to make them into a better shape. 

While I was tidying up my over growing Indian Borage, I tried my version of Indian Borage tempura. It’s really delicious and easy to make,

The recipe is described as below. Indian borage is extremely easy to plant. Just poke a cutting into soil it will survive at 99% rate with water and a bit of sun.

Now you get the delicious tempura. The Indian Borage tastes very similar to green chili, but without spicy taste. It’s good for children.