Economy Rice With Roast Duck

Another day with overcast sky with some sunlight. Grateful for washing machine. The spinning process helps the clothes to dry even without the hot sun. The warm air circulating around will dry the hanging clothes. Somehow, I still prefer to dry my clothes under the sun, at least for a few hours because the sunshine and fresh air will make the clothes smell nice, fresh and dry. Plus, sunlight kills bacterial.

We were out of our house by 6:52am.

We started our walk at 6:53am on this particular morning.

Facing Kledang Hill - 7:15am

Outside the nearby school - 7:18am.

Nice to see the sunlit sky - 7:19am.

7:21am

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Nothing special, just the usual breakfast so I didn't take any snapshots.

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Take away lunch for 2.

Hubby and I love to eat roast duck. There was no queue when I approached the stall selling economy rice or chap fun. I thought there was no more roast duck so I ask the young lady. She replied, "How many to you want?" I uttered, "Huh! How many?" And we both burst out laughing.

Our packet of economy rice consisted of 1 portion white rice, roast duck breast meat, pumpkin and vegetable acar. Economy rice is popular because we can choose and pick the different varieties of dishes for a reasonable price.

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Aglaonema (Pink Lady) plants from my garden.

This is a propagated plant from the mother plant and the colour of the leaves are still in the lighter shade.

This is the mother plant and the colour of the leaves are in darker shade. Both are placed under semi shade.

Linking to Friday Bliss, Skywatch Friday & Garden Affair.

For if my father and mother should abandon me,

you would welcome and comfort me.

(Psalm 27:10, The Living Bible-TLB)

Christmas Cactus Growing In My Garden.

I bought a pot of Christmas Cactus during our 2D1N stay in Cameron Highland in August (about 2 months ago). When I bought the plant, there were flowers buds and when I reached home, the buds took turn to bloom. The flowers were a beautiful sight!

 It has such a lovely bright pink colour.

If this plant grows well, I may try to collect more colours.

 The flowers are all gone now but new succulent leaves are growing. Hoping to see some flower buds soon. I must keep reminding myself not to over water my plant.

 The baby orchid plant that my friend gave me has started to flower.

The flowers are quite small and it is purplish/pinkish in colour.

Isn't my Aglaonema Pink Lady a beauty? It is now showing off its colourful leaves.

Linking to Floral Bliss.

Don't be concerned about the outward beauty that depends

on jewelry, or beautiful clothes, or hair arrangement.

Be beautiful inside, in your hearts, with the lasting charm

of a gentle and quiet spirit that is so precious to God.

(1 Peter 3:3-4, The Living Bible-TLB)

Farewell To My Aglaonema Red Cochin.

I once had a beautiful plant in my garden. It was given to me by a church friend. I took it home and place it under the edge of the side porch away from direct sunlight.

After some time, it began to grow beautifully and was doing very well. The leaves multiplied and the colour of the leaves grew to deep pink or red.

 Initially, the colour of the leaves were a dull pink. 

It even flowered and I was hoping to see new plants appear. But it was not to be. My happiness was short-lived. Sometime happened to this plant.

The leaves started to droop and the plant looked sick. It could be due to the excess rainwater from heavy rain during the wet season. I moved the pot away from the edge but it was too late. The plant didn't recover. So it was farewell to my lovely Aglaonema Red Cochin plant. I am not sure whether I will get another plant in the near future.

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The following photos are for joining Good Fences. 

 Fence #1 - zinc sheet fencing.

 Fence #2 - asbestos sheet fencing.

 Fence #3 - brickwall with barbwire fencing.

Fence #4 - brickwall with metal fencing.

Linking to Good Fences.

Like a city whose walls are broken through

is a person who lacks self-control.

(Proverbs 25:28, New International Version-NIV)

Growing Aglaonema 'Gold Dust' In My Garden.

Aglaonema 'Gold Dust' is another variety of the Chinese Evergreen plant. I have one pot growing in my garden.

At one time, my Aglaonema 'Gold Dust' was infested with mealy bugs.

Mealy bugs infestation is a common problem to Aglaonema plants.

 Here are 2 closed up view of mealy bugs on my Aglaonema leaves.

I cut off all the infested leaves and left behind the very young and tender leaves.

 My pot of Aglaonema 'Gold Dust' looked so miserable I thought I was going to lose it but one by one the leaves started to grow.

More and more leaves appeared and it was back to its bushy form again.

The new leaves are free from mealy bugs. They are now healthy and glossy.

 With reference to the plant in my garden, the leaves can grow to about 10 inches long excluding its stalk and 5 inches at the broadest.

And the leaf together with its stalk can grow to a height of 16 inches.

 This pot of Aglaonema 'Gold Dust' is under my porch and away from direct sunlight. This plant makes good indoor plant but have to be exposed to bright light for it to be healthy and bushy.

It is easy to care for except for the mealy bugs problem. I water it once a day. I try to feed it fertilizer once in 2 to 4 weeks.

To view other varieties of Aglaonemas in my garden,

you can click on the names of plants to view them,

* Thai Aglaonema Beauty,

* Aglaonema Pink Lady,

* Aglaonema Spotted Evergreen,

* Red and Green Chinese Evergreen.

"O Ephraim! Stay away from idols! I am living and strong!

I look after you and care for you. I am like an evergreen tree,

yielding my fruit to you throughout the year.

My mercies never fail."

(Hosea 14:8, TLB)

Another Thai Aglaonema Beauty

Today, I have another Thai Aglaonema plant to share here.  I first saw this plant in my sister's garden and was blessed with a small pot of this Thai Aglaonema beauty.

This is one from the many varieties of Aglaonema plants available.

I do not know its actual name. 

From one small pot, I now have 2 big pots of this Thai Aglaonema in my garden and they have grown into 2 bushy plants. 

This pot is exposed to a few hours of morning sun.

The leaves are in lighter green and the midrib is lighter pink or red.

 This pot has lesser sun that the above pot. It was under shade and not in direct sunlight. The leaves are in darker green and the midrib more pink or purplish. 

 Thai Aglaonema is suitable for both outdoor and indoor but need to have sufficient light. Too much water causes the leaves to brown starting from the tip of the leaves.

 Aglaonema's flower or bract.

The flower is beige in colour, not prominent and hardly noticeable. 

 Aglaonema is prone to pest especially the white, powdery mealy bugs. If left unchecked, it will spread quickly. The pest is usually found at the underside of leaves. I usually cut off the leaves or parts affected or I will spray with pesticides. Sometimes if the plants are badly affected, I will bald the plants and allow it to grow new shoots from the stumps. It may take some time to grow new shoots. 

 Even though the flower or bract may not be prominent or striking,

it has its own natural beauty.

Your beauty should not come from outward adornment,

such as elaborate hairstyles and the wearing of gold jewelry

or fine clothes. Rather, it should be that of your inner self,

the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit,

which is of great worth in God's sight.

(1 Peter 3:3-4, NIV)