Successful Air Layering Of My Fig Plants

I have 2 types of fig plants growing in 2 separate pots in my garden which I bought from the Fig Farm. The fig plants were very fruitful and they continued to fruit as the plants grow taller.

I was told to pinch the tip of the shoots to encourage shoots from growing sideways but I was afraid that it might affect the fruits on the plant. 

 I was also worried that it might damage the plants, so I just left the plants be until the fruits have all ripened. 

One day, my friend shared with me how her husband managed to propagate their fig plants by using the air layering method. 

 I was very interested when I heard that it was a very simple method without having to make any cut on the plant, so there is no danger of damaging or killing the plant. So I paid her garden a visit to see how it was done.

 A close up look of one of the figs from my plants.

 My Brunswick fig plant growing straight up without any branches.

 The one on the right is the Purple Jordan fig plant also growing straight up.

 I need a few pieces of plastic bags or plastic drinking bottles, garden soil, strings, and aluminium foil (optional).  Tie the bottom end of the plastic below the nodes (for the roots to grow from) on the plant with string. Fill the plastic with moist garden soil and then fasten the top end with string again. I then use aluminium foil to wrap around the plastic filled with soil.

Since my fig plants were quite tall, I chose to divide the plant into 3 parts by picking 2 spots to propagate. So I am supposed to get 4 new plants if everything goes well.

 I was told to wait at least a month for the roots to grow. After a month had passed, I opened the aluminium foil and true enough, I could see roots growing in the soil. Out of 4, I managed to get only 3 new plant which are now growing healthily in my garden.

 Now I have 2 Purple Jordan plant instead of 1.

Now I have 3 Brunswick plants instead of 1.
Thanks to my friend, I have a successful story to share.

My protection and success come from God alone.

He is my refuge, a Rock where no enemy can reach me.

O my people, trust him all the time.

Pour out your longings before him, for he can help!

(Psalm 62:7-8, The Living Bible-TLB)

Assam Laksa For Lunch On A Rainy Day At Bercham, Ipoh.

We were talking about the assam laksa in Bercham but nothing was planned and we left it at that. I have been rather busy lately and I totally forgotten about the assam laksa. While I was in deep concentration on something I was doing, a text message came through my smartphone. "What about the assam laksa?"  "Are we going for laksa?" 

So, here we were in Bercham. We found some tables placed along the five foot way of the row of shops. The rain started with a drizzle, and then it started pouring heavily.

Waiting for these young men to prepare our Penang laksa with the rain was pouring down around them. The laksa tasted exceptionally yummy. It is like eating in a natural air con place. Lol!

I only remembered about taking pictures after I have mixed the noodle and the ingredients together and was about to eat it. I quite like the taste of this assam laksa.

Some fried beancurd.

Super crunchy fried beancurd

This roasted pork was from a nearby van.

 We also ordered 4 bowls of silky smooth tofu fah.

A most memorable ncluh rainy day feast.

At one time, our friend had to hold an open umbrella.

By the time we finished our lunch, the rain had slowed down.

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The following pictures are for joining Saturday's Critters

My friend sent me pictures of her pet kitten.

 This kitty really knows how to enjoy life.

 Getting to lie in bed with a pillow under her head.

 Linking to Saturday's Critters

Blessings crown the head of the righteous,

but violence overwhelms the mouth of the wicked.

(Proverbs 10:6, New International Version-NIV)

All In One Day

Hubby skipped yesterday's morning walk because his tummy was not feeling good. I went for the morning walk alone. It was good to finish 4 big rounds of walking around the lake at the recreational park. The sun was just coming up from behind the trees, stopped to take some snapshots before getting into the car.

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 Bought 4 corns from one of the roadside stalls.

Kept in the fridge, ready to be steamed and eaten as snacks.

 I had this prawn noodle for breakfast.

I requested for wonton noodle instead of yellow noodle.

Instead of pork slices, they used fish cake slices which I don't like.

 I bought a packet of this steamed glutinous rice with coconut milk and egg jam (kaya) for lunch.

 For our afternoon tea, I make coffee with this coffee given by a friend. I haven't used this before, and I used too much coffee granules. It turned out very, very bitter! Later I found out from my friend that I only need to use 1.5 tsp for a cup of coffee!

This stinky beans cooked with minced pork and spicy prawn paste (sambal belacan) was the only dish I cooked for dinner that evening. Steamed white rice to go with this one dish - very satisfying dinner for hubby and I.

Linking to Skywatch Friday.

O God, I beg two favors from you before I die:

First, help me never to tell a lie.

Second, give me neither poverty nor riches!

Give me just enough to satisfy my needs!

For if I grow rich, I may become content without God.

And if I am too poor, I may steal and thus insult God's holy name.

(Proverbs 30:7-9, The Living Bible-TLB)