Mahmood's Den

Fountain Grass, originally uploaded by malyousif.

Have a wonderful Friday my friends…

Pomegranate from my garden, originally uploaded by malyousif.

I’m not that of a fanatic when it comes to pomegranates, I do like them sometimes, but when it comes from your own garden the story is completely different of course!
Even when the thing is more sour than a lemon, it does taste delicious. At least the first [...]

A long weekend and a lot to do in the garden with a new growing season, the bloggers gathering and the sending up of political test balloons.
Episode links:
World Press Freedom Day • My gardening escapades • Yacoub’s Dome • Bahrain set to name Jewish woman envoy • Looking for employees is harder than I expected.

Night flowering Cereus, originally uploaded by malyousif.

A wonderful cactus in full bloom at The Garden Nursery in Barbar.
With the soup of a dust storm outside (thanks to Iraq for this gift!) you’d better stay inside and watch TV or cruise some sites.
Have a wonderful Friday my friends, I hope tomorrow will be a better day, [...]

The Garden Nursery, originally uploaded by malyousif.

My friend Rami and I visited Anne Al-Jalahma’s "The Garden Nursery" this morning, despite the horrendous weather we are experiencing in Bahrain – thanks to the huge Iraqi sandstorm earlier in the week – the nursery itself was a sight for sore eyes and a replenishment for the soul.
It [...]

I’m pretty certain that this orchid is not only Robert’s Delight, it is mine too! I really like this one. It’s so full and vibrant.
Have a wonderful Friday my friends.

Orchids!, originally uploaded by malyousif.

Frances and I are just back from the Garden Show, and these babies are her present to me for my birthday tomorrow. I don’t care very much for the birthday as taking care of these over the next few months… I’ve got plans!!
Have a wonderful Friday my friends…

I’ve just received an email from the Garden Club informing me that my garden won the first place in the New Garden category! This is fantastic news and a fantastic start to the day!
Yipppeeeee…

Update 080221@1420L: I’ve just had a chance to look at the GDN and it’s published there (though they didn’t put my full [...]

Gladiolus, originally uploaded by malyousif.

It’s raining! The sky is overcast and it’s Friday. What a beautiful combination!
Have a wonderful weekend my friends.

New water feature, originally uploaded by malyousif.

The plants seem to have settled, and even the impatiens has flowered!
Have a wonderful weekend my friends.