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Harvesting my aunt's fresh Calamansi for the day full of joy in Maribojoc, Bohol 💖

clarabels — Sat, 03 Oct 2026 03:59:30 GMT

Join me today as I harvest this fresh calamansi from my auntie Lennie's garden. Hello everyone especially to the active members of @hivegarden it's me again @clarabels Happy Saturday everyone I hope you're all doing great 😃 and may you all enjoy your weekend full ug fun and excitement😊

Today, My husband and I walked over to my Auntie Lennie's garden after she called us to harvest some calamansi, she couldn't do it herself because of her condition, and it worked out perfectly since I really love using calamansi in sauces and making calamansi juice which is good for the heart and boosts our immunity, too☺️.

As we started walking toward my aunt's garden to harvest calamansi. You could see how excited my toddler, Baby Naiah, was and my husband was also delighted with the path, since they both love looking at green plants.

So, this is the calamansi tree we harvest from it’s actually a small tree, but it’s loaded with fruit and the calamansi are all large, too.😊

In this picture, my husband has started picking calamansi. you can see how much he’s enjoying the harvest. It’s easy to pick them since the tree isn't tall. he can reach them without trouble. We also brought plastic bags to put the harvested calamansi in, as we plan to share some with my mother's siblings especially my tito Ivan who also loves pure calamansi juice hehe🙂.

A lot of butterflies land in this spot. I don't know why, but it's so satisfying to watch them. Some of them just fly around while my husband is busy with the harvest, hehe.

As for the rest... we managed to harvest three cellophane bags full of fresh calamansi. We are incredibly grateful to have this extra food for the family at least we don't need to buy calamansi at the market anymore and we also want to thank our hardworking Auntie Lennie, who put in the effort to plant this calamansi tree.

At that moment, we were about to head home with our harvest of fresh calamansi when my Auntie Lennie's grandchild arrived. She immediately approached my toddler, Baby Naiah, to say hello, and they played together, my husband also joined in, having fun lifting my toddler up. You can see in this picture just how happy they were especially my toddler, who was laughing heartily and was delighted by the playful teasing this photo really warms my heart❤️.

Now that we’re back home, we’ve just finished sorting the freshly harvested calamansi and I’m also getting them ready to make some fresh calamansi juice a favorite of both mine and my toddler’s. It’s also one way to help keep the whole family avoid from getting sick easily🙂

And that's it for today's blog my fellow Hivers, I would like to say Thankyou so much for taking time reading my humble blog ☺️ This really means a lot to me and see you on my next blog buh-bye 🙂

The leading photo thumbnail was edited to Canva and all the photos are originally captured today by my phone realmeC71.

-clarabels 😉

The rain is upon us.

beelzael — Fri, 02 Oct 2026 23:44:36 GMT

Finally! 3 days in a row! Not hardcore rain, but light sprinkling in the afternoon and a little bit at night. Considering that the páramo of Mamá Cotacachi, where most of our drinking water is filtered through vegetation, was burned during the hardcore fire season, that kind of rain is just what we need. Doesn't cause erosion, but revives the grass roots up on the mountain again, which then retain the earth and make the feared erosion a little less likely. Hope.

For months, the garden was nothing. Just nothing growing. A few weeds here and there, but not enough to have Jesús, my gardener, come more than once a month. And that basically just to keep him in the loop.

Plagues spread, but I was able to get rid of them by cleaning up the onions regularly. Those are funny bugs - they pain your hand purple when you squeeze them. The pea pods dried up in the end, giving seeds for the next generation that I'm about to set into the earth these days.

Good thing about the drought was that all the weeds dried up quickly, without shooting more roots. I can throw those on the compost now, and hopefully they won't just re-hydrate and grow again. Which is usually the case in Ecuador, every plant has the ability of spontaneous self-reviving. Both good and bad.

Trying to not waste water, I only watered the garden once a week. Even though the soil is still bad. But the plants that I care about have already good, deep roots, so they're fine. And the rest I can quickly re-grow. If they don't do it spontaneously. The birds certainly loved the sprinklers. Every time I put them on, they came to take baths and play and have fun.

The purple basil had a blast, too. I wonder if it will ever grow seeds. We have another purple basil around, which I haven't taken out of the pot yet, because I wanted to wait for the raining season. So maybe we'll have purple basil all over the place, soon?

I had planted 5 Rocoto-Chili plants a month before the rains stopped, and they all made it through, already bringing some fruits. But it's noticeable that they don't appreciate the soil too much. Usually, they have a lot of fruits. These have one here, another there. Enough to dry up and make into powder. Really, really hot powder. Rocoto is among the hottest I've eaten. But hey, I've never been to Asia, so... Once I had Carolina Reaper. That was an experience...

As it starts, so it ends. I hope these will produce a lot of seeds and auto-propagate. They're among my favorites, edible, too, if I'm not mistaken, so Danny will love them for his dishes. And they make pretty in vases upon the tables, too. I will have to work on the soil now that the rains have started. The compost didn't do much during dry season, but now, it should turn into dirt within 2-3 months. And the grass will grow to keep providing. And Geovanny will bring me organic waste from other gardens to feed the compost. And I have so many seedlings to plant! And seeds! Finally...

I like raining season. A new start.

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Gardening at home 🪴🪏

gabrielazamora10 — Fri, 02 Oct 2026 23:42:48 GMT

🦋🌼Hello friends of Hive 🦋🌼  

A long time ago I had bought some vases in a department store in my city, I already had the idea of which plants I wanted to transplant but I didn't have soil or fertilizer to be able to do this activity, my plants also needed a little.

Taking advantage of the opportunity, I bought a bag to be able to accomplish my task.
The bag had a price of $3 I really don't know what the prices are but I thought it was good, my old pots are recycled so I wanted a change. I bought the new ones for a price of $2.51 and some small ones for $1.48

Usually my days are quite busy, with little free time, but I am happy that today I was finally able to make the time to do this activity that I like so much.

The first thing I did was to stock my plants with fertilizer, while I really said which ones I was going to transplant. Little by little everything was taking shape and most importantly without making such a mess.

I decided to change a cactus that was quite large in a very small pot, it gives me a little tenderness that this pot is recycled, I have it just a few months after moving and I find it incredible that despite the situations I have been improving little by little and I will continue. As well as a small change of pots for my plants, better things will come. 🪴

I have another pot that is flatter and wider, I think I will try to plant chives or something similar, the plant I had there I changed for one of the new pots. I am very happy that my plants have enough fertilizer to be beautiful. My poor aloe was beautiful but surviving with a little bit of earth, but it is just as beautiful and growing, this aloe was a gift from my aunt and she really gave it to me super small.

Without a doubt I need some pebbles to decorate, I have some mini gardens that look very nice with their pebbles.

Having activities that make us let go of the routine a little and disconnect is the best thing to relieve stress and forget for a moment the various situations. I really like gardening since I was very young, I think that while the girls of my age were waiting to go out to parties I went around looking at what plant I didn't have in my house and how I could do to buy it.
Right now my work is quite demanding but doing this activity today fills me with a lot of peace and tranquility.

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¡Mi Rosa del Desierto me regaló hermosas flores blancas y una gran vaina de semillas!🌸🌱/My Desert Rose gifted me beautiful white flowers and a large seed pod!🌸🌱

jennifercuza — Fri, 02 Oct 2026 22:43:09 GMT

¡Hola, amigos amantes de las plantas!
Hoy quiero mostrarles el avance de una de las consentidas de mi jardín: mi Rosa del Desierto (Adenium obesum). Llevo un tiempo cuidándola y este ciclo de floración me ha tomado por sorpresa con detalles muy especiales.

Como pueden observar en la imagen anterior, el cáudice (el tronco grueso de la base) ha tomado una forma abultada y con mucha personalidad. Esa es una de las cosas que más me apasionan de los Adenium: no hay dos iguales, cada planta esculpe su propia figura a medida que crece.
Además, contrasta de forma hermosa con sus flores blancas de centro amarillo suave y sus hojas verdes llenas de vida.

Pero la verdadera sorpresa de esta temporada no fueron solo las flores... ¡miren lo que descubrí entre sus ramas!

¡Una enorme vaina de semillas! En la foto pongo mi mano al lado para que puedan apreciar el tamaño real que tiene. Es la primera vez que me da una vaina tan larga y gruesa, por lo que estoy ansioso/a por ver cómo madura.
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Hello, plant-loving friends!
Today I want to show you the progress of one of my garden's favorites: my Desert Rose (Adenium obesum). I've been taking care of it for a while now, and this blooming cycle caught me by surprise with some very special details.

As you can see in the image above, the caudex (the thick trunk at the base) has taken on a swollen shape with a lot of personality. That's one of the things I love most about Adeniums: no two are alike, each plant sculpts its own unique shape as it grows.
Plus, it contrasts beautifully with its white flowers featuring soft yellow centers, alongside its vibrant green leaves.

But the real surprise this season wasn't just the flowers... look at what I found among its branches!

A massive seed pod! In the photo, I placed my hand next to it so you can appreciate its real size. This is the first time it has produced such a long and thick pod, so I'm excited to see how it matures.

Desfrán – Day 195

solominer — Fri, 02 Oct 2026 17:02:39 GMT

We are deep into flowering now for these outdoor cannabis plants. They have come a long way since April when I started them as seeds. And soon enough it will be time to harvest. Their days are numbered, cold weather is closing in for the forecast. So I am going to be checking these buds with a microscope and harvest them at the first opportunity.

https://i.postimg.cc/hj4MPVZP/A1.png Strain:	Desfrán
https://i.postimg.cc/3NVZBV8d/B3.png Dominance:	100% sativa
https://i.postimg.cc/FRPpf1wb/C2.png Nutrients used:	Generic potting soil / Big Bloom, Grow big:All FoxFarm products.
https://i.postimg.cc/D08g1nK9/D3.png Lineage:	Destroyer x Meao Thai landrace
https://i.postimg.cc/KcHQxkPx/E2.png Current growing stage:	Mid flower
https://i.postimg.cc/8Pf45p4W/F1.png Current plant age:	195 days old
https://i.postimg.cc/vZRzxJ2K/G2.png Sex:	Feminized
https://i.postimg.cc/YC1x6dJC/H1.png Location:	Central Virginia

They have stayed green throughout this whole grow, showing signs of their sativa dominance.

The crystals are really starting to fill in on the buds as well, making them very heavy.

We had a few chilly mornings, and this caused the hybrid in the group the Blue Dream to start turning purple.

About a week ago, the buds got so heavy they all started falling over. And unfortunately a branch was lost before I could pin them up. That is the danger of unsupported buds. They can fall over and sometimes take a branch with them.

But using a few tomato cages cut open I was able to pin them up.

Man that main cola on the one above is so massive.

From a far its hard to see them, but if the wind is blowing in the right direction you may just smell them before even seeing them.

Coming out in the mornings sometimes the Moon is still visible.

Its always fun trying to get the moon in the shot of the plants.

Cannot wait to try these, they smell so good.

The yellow is really starting to come in, but this late into flower that is normal.

So they all have cages around them now, next year when I redo their holes I have a plan on wrapping the plants in chicken wire once they start flowering to help give them support to grow better.

The control plant, the Blue Dream is doing okay. No better than the Desfran and no worse.

Some of the buds are hanging over but the tomato cages catch them.

Looking real frosty, going to start checking those buds with a microscope soon.

So what is next?:

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Sansevieria Bella platinum Yellow Variegated

nailaanees — Fri, 02 Oct 2026 13:11:12 GMT

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A standout jewel in the collection: Sansevieria Bella Platinum Yellow Variegated.
Admiring the flawless symmetry of its arching, structural foliage.
crisp contrast between silvery platinum tones and vivid yellow variegation is pure art.
Potted in a pure gritty mineral mix to keep the roots sharp and healthy.
A rare, slow-growing architectural centerpiece every xerophyte lover will appreciate.

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Sansevieria Dejanka Variegated

nailaanees — Fri, 02 Oct 2026 06:42:36 GMT

Sansevieria Dejanka variegated from Indonesia. https://img.leopedia.io/DQmdy1GoEakcnUjw9kf9PpqbYmCGUjUPQgJacXBQZMwkARb/1000449878.jpg

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The Greener Side of My Garden: Chilli Peppers, Ginger, Papaya, and Dragon Fruit

vvodjiu — Fri, 02 Oct 2026 04:50:15 GMT

Good morning, Hive Gardeners!!

I won't be sharing my flowers today, but instead, I want to share the greener part of my garden. I don't usually share the vegetables and fruits we have because there were times I struggled to maintain them. Unlike flowers, I don't seem to have the green thumb with the vegetables and fruits. 😁 Well, we have avocado, coconut, pomelo, and mango trees, but they were all planted by my mom. I've tried lettuce, cabbage, tomato, and ladyfinger, but they all failed. I then asked for help from my husband, and now we have a few ready for harvest.

Here's the papaya. They are easy to grow. These are the first sets of fruit after the storm last year that wiped out almost all our plants.

We put green papayas in chicken soup with chilli pepper leaves. Scrumptious 😋

For nearly ripe papaya, we eat it with salt or spicy vinegar. Mouthwatering 😋

Ripe papaya for milkshakes, pudding, or eaten straight. Sweet 😋

Here is our chilli pepper. I thought I couldn't grow it, but here it is. Seems healthy and has lots of red peppers already. I have enough for chilli sauce. 🌶️

My husband also planted some in small pots. I think he has the green thumb for vegetables 😁, and I don't.

I planted these gingers from my husband's last harvest. At first, some of them withered, so I asked my husband to take over. I don't know what he did, but it seems to have worked. The leaves look healthier and greener.

Lastly, the dragon fruit. We got these cuttings from a customer. We don't really know how to care for it, but we still tried our best. My husband tied some cuttings to some wooden poles. He put some organic fertilizers in the soil before planting them. After a few months, they seem to be thriving. I hope they bear fruit soon so we can taste our very first dragon fruit grown in the garden.

Caring for flowers seems to be a piece of cake for me. But growing vegetables and fruits is a big struggle. I still have a lot to learn. That's gardening; it takes effort and patience. I may have lost a few, but I'm not willing to give up. I'm planning to plant lettuce and cabbage again. I hope I can successfully grow them this time.

Anyway, that's all for today. Thank you so much for dropping by. 🥰

🌸 Texts and Images by vvodjiu@vvodjiu 🌸

🌺 The lead photo was made using ChatGPT Image Generator. All of my photos were edited in Lightroom for minimal enhancements 🌺

Community Expectations 2026

gardenhive — Wed, 28 Jan 2026 07:02:00 GMT

Ground rules set a good foundation for a smooth and good experience in our wonderful community. With the rise of AI, and with new users, we felt it was important to publish these rules for the new year.

NO AI SLOP OR PLAGIARISM

Hive = Human Effort, Rewarded.

We've moved this up the top this year - as AI slop is making us totally fed up.

Pretty simple.

And, there's not a single person in the world that doesn't know stealing is wrong, so your content has to be original or we'll mute you.

We get it when AI is used to correct, aid grammar, and so on - but totally AI content is out, and most of the time AI images aren't acceptable either.

Post Length

Whilst we make exceptions, we prefer a minimum of 300 words.

The community felt that 300 words was appropriate last year and we think that's fair. Shorter content can go on Snaps or any of the microblogging tools on this blockchain.

In short (haha) effort gets reward. We don't tend to mute immediately and give fair warning, and if you post a shorter post now and then, especially if you usually post solid content, we're really not that fussed at all. But if you're always posting short, one - three sentences posts, those posts will be muted.

We really want the content in the community to be valuable and engaging for all - one image and one or two sentences rarely add much value.

The community reserves the right to post short form if needed in the day to day admin - we'd prefer you not to quibble if we make an announcement that isn't exactly 300 words.

English is Preferred

We love our international gardeners, but we're also time poor - we don't to waste time translating your post, and this can be very hard to read if you're viewing the blockchain from outside Hive.

If you want to make it dual language, write in English first, then your own language.

We don't mind if the grammar isn't quite right - we just want your heart and soul.

Photographs

Unless it's a before and after shot, keep it to one photograph per plant and be selective about your photographs.

Collages are welcome.

We really, really don't like ten blurry photos of the one plant from various angles. Less is more.

Snaps

We also look for the #hivegarden and #gardening tags on Snaps. You'll find this on the Peakd platform. It's just like Twitter or Instagram threads.

Don't be a 🍆

Discussing politely can result in a much nicer resolution than being reactionary.

Remember the admin team is just trying to help and support you and the interests of the community.

Please be kind to others and be a good human.

Above all.... remember that genuine community involvement and orginality is appreciated. We're forgiving - but we can't tolerate spam or abuse because we want to make our community a good place for everyone.

Happy Gardening!

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Time for A Hive Garden Banner? Request In the Comments! [Plus Bio Code]

gardenhive — Tue, 27 Jan 2026 02:39:48 GMT

It's been a while since we had time to encourage you to proudly wear a Hive Garden banner or footer image on your posts! We have a little time this week to get to it, so if you would like a banner, please let us know in the comments below!

It's important you:

a) Tell us which platform you post on regularly eg Peakd.com, Hive.blog
b) Provide a clear photo or tell us what you'd like eg 'sunflower' 'cactus'.

We'll either pop it under your last post or under your comment here, so make sure you check your replies for your image. Simply cut and paste or download for insertion in your post.

Here's a lovely example from @themyscira

and another one from @markone85

and from @sunscape

And one more thing...

We're encouraging people to also put a little bio on the end of their posts, as it helps other gardeners see where you're gardening, and what kind of garden you might be into. You can save both the footer banner and the code for the bio as a template (creating one in Peakd.com is easy!). Of course, you can present it any way you like - this is merely an example.

Copy and paste this code if you'd like the above format! The first bit of code is your photo.

||| |-|-| |INSERT YOUR PHOTO HERE|<sup>*Hi, my name is @... I live in a ...climate. My favourite type of gardening is... You can find the Hive Garden community [here](https://peakd.com/c/hive-140635/created).*</sup>| |||