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><channel><title>Mahmood&#039;s Garden &#187; friday</title> <atom:link href="http://mahmoodsgarden.com/tag/friday/feed/" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /><link>http://mahmoodsgarden.com</link> <description>my trials and tribulations in trying to create a garden in the desert</description> <lastBuildDate>Fri, 18 May 2012 13:51:43 +0000</lastBuildDate> <language>en</language> <sy:updatePeriod>hourly</sy:updatePeriod> <sy:updateFrequency>1</sy:updateFrequency> <generator>http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2</generator> <item><title>Delonix Regia flowers</title><link>http://mahmoodsgarden.com/2010/06/04/poinciana-regia-flowers/</link> <comments>http://mahmoodsgarden.com/2010/06/04/poinciana-regia-flowers/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Fri, 04 Jun 2010 08:44:32 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>garden</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Gallery]]></category> <category><![CDATA[delonix regia]]></category> <category><![CDATA[flowers]]></category> <category><![CDATA[friday]]></category> <category><![CDATA[my garden]]></category> <category><![CDATA[picture]]></category> <category><![CDATA[poinciana]]></category> <category><![CDATA[royal poinciana]]></category><guid
isPermaLink="false">http://mahmoodsgarden.com/?p=409</guid> <description><![CDATA[Delonix Regia flowers, originally uploaded by malyousif. This is the first year that that Poinciana actually flowers in this profusion. After 5 years, I guess it finally feels that it&#8217;s mature enough to do so! It covers the front garden with its petals that every morning the area around it glows with oranges, reds and [...]]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p
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class="flickr-yourcomment"> This is the first year that that Poinciana actually flowers in this profusion. After 5 years, I guess it finally feels that it&#8217;s mature enough to do so!</p><p>It covers the front garden with its petals that every morning the area around it glows with oranges, reds and yellows of its petals.</p><p>Happy Friday everyone.</p> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>http://mahmoodsgarden.com/2010/06/04/poinciana-regia-flowers/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Adenium (Desert Rose)</title><link>http://mahmoodsgarden.com/2010/05/07/adenium-desert-rose/</link> <comments>http://mahmoodsgarden.com/2010/05/07/adenium-desert-rose/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Fri, 07 May 2010 14:14:41 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>garden</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Gallery]]></category> <category><![CDATA[adenium]]></category> <category><![CDATA[desert rose]]></category> <category><![CDATA[flowers]]></category> <category><![CDATA[friday]]></category> <category><![CDATA[photography]]></category><guid
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class="flickr-yourcomment"> Have a wonderful weekend my friends.</p> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>http://mahmoodsgarden.com/2010/05/07/adenium-desert-rose/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>My garden</title><link>http://mahmoodsgarden.com/2010/04/23/my-garden-3/</link> <comments>http://mahmoodsgarden.com/2010/04/23/my-garden-3/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Fri, 23 Apr 2010 13:03:56 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>garden</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Gallery]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Gardening]]></category> <category><![CDATA[friday]]></category> <category><![CDATA[my garden]]></category> <category><![CDATA[photography]]></category><guid
isPermaLink="false">http://mahmoodsgarden.com/?p=404</guid> <description><![CDATA[My garden, originally uploaded by malyousif. We spread a sand layer over the grass to give it some umph when it starts growing again in the next few weeks. I hope it&#8217;ll get rid of the bloody ants or at least, get to be as thick as it was again. Have a wonderful weekend my [...]]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p
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href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/mahmood/4545759640/">My garden</a>, originally uploaded by <a
href="http://www.flickr.com/people/mahmood/">malyousif</a>.</span></div><p
class="flickr-yourcomment"> We spread a sand layer over the grass to give it some umph when it starts growing again in the next few weeks. I hope it&#8217;ll get rid of the bloody ants or at least, get to be as thick as it was again.</p><p>Have a wonderful weekend my friends.</p> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>http://mahmoodsgarden.com/2010/04/23/my-garden-3/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Waterlily</title><link>http://mahmoodsgarden.com/2010/03/19/waterlily-3/</link> <comments>http://mahmoodsgarden.com/2010/03/19/waterlily-3/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Fri, 19 Mar 2010 09:27:33 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>garden</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Gallery]]></category> <category><![CDATA[flower]]></category> <category><![CDATA[friday]]></category> <category><![CDATA[my garden]]></category> <category><![CDATA[photography]]></category> <category><![CDATA[pond]]></category> <category><![CDATA[waterlily]]></category><guid
isPermaLink="false">http://mahmoodsgarden.com/?p=395</guid> <description><![CDATA[Waterlily, originally uploaded by malyousif. Another of my favourite flowers in my garden. This is in my main pond just in front of my study. Have a wonderful weekend my friends.]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p
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class="flickr-yourcomment"> Another of my favourite flowers in my garden. This is in my main pond just in front of my study.</p><p>Have a wonderful weekend my friends.</p> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>http://mahmoodsgarden.com/2010/03/19/waterlily-3/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Euphorbia Milly (giant variety!)</title><link>http://mahmoodsgarden.com/2010/02/12/euphorbia-milly-giant-variety/</link> <comments>http://mahmoodsgarden.com/2010/02/12/euphorbia-milly-giant-variety/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Fri, 12 Feb 2010 07:26:28 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>garden</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Gallery]]></category> <category><![CDATA[dew drops]]></category> <category><![CDATA[euphorbia milli]]></category> <category><![CDATA[flowers]]></category> <category><![CDATA[friday]]></category> <category><![CDATA[my garden]]></category> <category><![CDATA[photography]]></category><guid
isPermaLink="false">http://mahmoodsgarden.com/?p=387</guid> <description><![CDATA[Euphorbia Milly (giant variety!), originally uploaded by malyousif. This is the only &#8220;giant&#8221; variety of Euphorbia Milli I&#8217;ve got in my garden. its flowers are about an inch in diameter (many times larger than the usual variety) but the thing is, this plant normally has beige flowers, I have no idea how it morphed into [...]]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p
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class="flickr-yourcomment"> This is the only &#8220;giant&#8221; variety of Euphorbia Milli I&#8217;ve got in my garden. its flowers are about an inch in diameter (many times larger than the usual variety) but the thing is, this plant normally has beige flowers, I have no idea how it morphed into this lovely bright pink colour!</p><p>I love it!</p> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>http://mahmoodsgarden.com/2010/02/12/euphorbia-milly-giant-variety/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>1</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Rockets!</title><link>http://mahmoodsgarden.com/2010/02/05/rockets/</link> <comments>http://mahmoodsgarden.com/2010/02/05/rockets/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2010 09:49:35 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>garden</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Gallery]]></category> <category><![CDATA[flowers]]></category> <category><![CDATA[friday]]></category> <category><![CDATA[my garden]]></category> <category><![CDATA[photography]]></category><guid
isPermaLink="false">http://mahmoodsgarden.com/?p=385</guid> <description><![CDATA[Rockets!, originally uploaded by malyousif. I lost the tag for these beauties but they&#8217;re doing very well in pots and in the gardens at home and the office. Have a wonderful weekend, and if you do know what these are, please share!]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p
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href="http://www.flickr.com/people/mahmood/">malyousif</a>.</span></div><p
class="flickr-yourcomment"> I lost the tag for these beauties but they&#8217;re doing very well in pots and in the gardens at home and the office.</p><p>Have a wonderful weekend, and if you do know what these are, please share!</p> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>http://mahmoodsgarden.com/2010/02/05/rockets/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Aloe Vera Pokers</title><link>http://mahmoodsgarden.com/2009/12/18/aloe-vera-pokers/</link> <comments>http://mahmoodsgarden.com/2009/12/18/aloe-vera-pokers/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Fri, 18 Dec 2009 09:03:49 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>garden</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Gallery]]></category> <category><![CDATA[aloe vera]]></category> <category><![CDATA[flowers]]></category> <category><![CDATA[friday]]></category> <category><![CDATA[my garden]]></category> <category><![CDATA[photography]]></category> <category><![CDATA[pokers]]></category><guid
isPermaLink="false">http://mahmoodsgarden.com/?p=373</guid> <description><![CDATA[Aloe Vera Pokers, originally uploaded by malyousif. I planted many aloe veras by the old frangipani last year, I&#8217;m reaping the rewards this year as they all flowered and the scene is gorgeous in that area. The pokers themselves are enough I think. Pretty happy! I wish you a continued peaceful long weekend and a [...]]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p
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class="flickr-yourcomment"> I planted many aloe veras by the old frangipani last year, I&#8217;m reaping the rewards this year as they all flowered and the scene is gorgeous in that area. The pokers themselves are enough I think. Pretty happy!</p><p>I wish you a continued peaceful long weekend and a happy new Hijri year.</p> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>http://mahmoodsgarden.com/2009/12/18/aloe-vera-pokers/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Geraniums in the teardrop</title><link>http://mahmoodsgarden.com/2009/12/11/geraniums-in-the-teardrop/</link> <comments>http://mahmoodsgarden.com/2009/12/11/geraniums-in-the-teardrop/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Fri, 11 Dec 2009 07:02:23 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>garden</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Gallery]]></category> <category><![CDATA[friday]]></category> <category><![CDATA[my garden]]></category> <category><![CDATA[photography]]></category> <category><![CDATA[teardrop]]></category><guid
isPermaLink="false">http://mahmoodsgarden.com/?p=368</guid> <description><![CDATA[Geraniums in the teardrop, originally uploaded by malyousif. It&#8217;s overcast today with spurts of rain now and again. The garden is loving it. I&#8217;m loving it, and the colours too are loving it! Have a wonderful Friday my friends.]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p
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class="flickr-yourcomment"> It&#8217;s overcast today with spurts of rain now and again. The garden is loving it. I&#8217;m loving it, and the colours too are loving it!</p><p>Have a wonderful Friday my friends.</p> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>http://mahmoodsgarden.com/2009/12/11/geraniums-in-the-teardrop/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Bananas</title><link>http://mahmoodsgarden.com/2009/11/20/bananas-3/</link> <comments>http://mahmoodsgarden.com/2009/11/20/bananas-3/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:52:34 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>garden</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Gallery]]></category> <category><![CDATA[bananas]]></category> <category><![CDATA[friday]]></category> <category><![CDATA[fruit]]></category> <category><![CDATA[my garden]]></category> <category><![CDATA[photography]]></category><guid
isPermaLink="false">http://mahmoodsgarden.com/?p=358</guid> <description><![CDATA[Bananas, originally uploaded by malyousif. They&#8217;re shaping up quite nicely so far, but not sure how they&#8217;ll fair with the weather suddenly turning cooler. In any case, I hope you have a wonderful weekend my friends.]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p
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class="flickr-yourcomment"> They&#8217;re shaping up quite nicely so far, but not sure how they&#8217;ll fair with the weather suddenly turning cooler.</p><p>In any case, I hope you have a wonderful weekend my friends.</p> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>http://mahmoodsgarden.com/2009/11/20/bananas-3/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Bananas!</title><link>http://mahmoodsgarden.com/2009/11/13/bananas-2/</link> <comments>http://mahmoodsgarden.com/2009/11/13/bananas-2/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Fri, 13 Nov 2009 13:42:44 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>garden</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Gallery]]></category> <category><![CDATA[banana patch]]></category> <category><![CDATA[bananas]]></category> <category><![CDATA[friday]]></category> <category><![CDATA[my garden]]></category> <category><![CDATA[photography]]></category> <category><![CDATA[pictures]]></category> <category><![CDATA[plant]]></category><guid
isPermaLink="false">http://mahmoodsgarden.com/?p=344</guid> <description><![CDATA[Bananas!, originally uploaded by malyousif. It&#8217;s almost mid November and Bahrain&#8217;s weather is still in the 30s C. No wonder the plants are confused. The banana tree is showing a new crop, in November! Although it&#8217;s Friday the 13th today, do have a fantastic and peaceful Friday my friends.]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p
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class="flickr-yourcomment"> It&#8217;s almost mid November and Bahrain&#8217;s weather is still in the 30s C. No wonder the plants are confused. The banana tree is showing a new crop, in November!</p><p>Although it&#8217;s Friday the 13th today, do have a fantastic and peaceful Friday my friends.</p> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>http://mahmoodsgarden.com/2009/11/13/bananas-2/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> </channel> </rss>
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