Published by: Bahrain Garden Club, First Issue, 2015P.O. Box 26256, Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain, Tel: 17727625

Email: bahrain.garden.club@gmail.com Web Site: www.bahraingardenclub.com

DalyahPatron: His Majesty the King of Bahrain,

King Hamad Bin Isa Al Khalifa

Established -1964

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Chairperson Word

The Bahrain Garden Club was founded fifty years ago to be a focal point for keen gardeners and nature loving enthusiasts.Last month the club proudly honoured a group of members whose support has made the Bahrain Garden Club the success it is today after fifty glorious years. We move forward after the golden jubilee with an ambitious goal to make the club a centre of learning for a career based qualification to inspire the youth of Bahrain to take up agriculture as a rewarding career. I hope you will attend our training sessions at the Bahrain International Garden Show at our display at Hall No. 2 – Exhibition Centre.Wishing you all happy gardening.

Zahra Abdul MalikBahrain Garden Club Chairperson

Grow your own plantsYou can grow your own plants by using these methods:1. Cuttings

• Choose fresh, strong stems for cuttings. • Cut the bottom section of the stem. • Dip into root hormone. • Set cuttings in sterile potting soil and keep in shade. • Water well and wait a few weeks • Pull out gently to see if roots have formed if not wait a few more weeks.2. Layering

Layering is the development of roots on a stem that is still on a parent plant. • Choose a long and strong branch. • Bend the shoots into the ground • Cover with soil and set in place with a wire. • When roots appear remove young plant and grow in good soil3. Grafting

• Grafting is joining together parts of two different plants , so they unite and continue growth as one plant. • The process of grafting involves putting a piece of the desired plant on a section of the parent plant . This process is complicated because it involves the growth of two plant tissues together. • Cover all cut surfaces with tape or hot grafting wax to prevent drying out.4. Division:

Division is one of the simplest methods of propagation. It can done with many plants including e.g Jasmine, and bulbs, Rhizomes .. • Dig the plant out and cut them into sections. • Grow the sections separately in pots or in the ground with a good soil

Shahzaman Shams

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10 Benefits of Basil leaves Basil (Ocimum basilicum), is a herb belonging to the mint family Lamiaceae. Different varieties of basil are available with green, purple or variegated leaves. The leaves of this miraculous herb are considered as an herbal remedy for common health problems such as:1) Treatment of Common Cold and Cough: Chewing fresh leaves or drinking a tea of dried basil leaves can calm coughing and relieve cold and flu. 2) Heal Stings and Bites: applying the juice of basil leaves on the area stung or bitten by an insect will help relieve the pain as well as draw the venom out.3) Relieve Stress: Basil leaves are considered as an anti-stress agent. Basil leaves can purify your blood, prevent stress and develop a sharp mind.4) Beneficial in Cancer: research showed that basil contains many compounds that can prevent cancer.5) Aid in Weight Loss: Basil leaves help in reducing excess weight and fight laziness by renewing your energy.6) Dental Health: The anti-bacterial agents in basil leaves prevent bacteria build up whereas the antioxidants ensure clean plaque free teeth. 7) Relief from Headache: A facial steam of dried basil leaves is effective in alleviating a headache. 8) Good for the Heart: Basil leaves contain an antioxidant that helps in reducing cholesterol levels and blood glucose levels, thereby reducing the risk of heart attacks and other cardiac diseases.9) Prevention of Hair Loss: Applying basil oil on your scalp will keep your scalp cool, reduce itchiness and promote hair growth by improving circulation in your scalp.10) Helpful in Quitting Smoking: Chain smokers can try chewing basil leaves to get rid of their addiction. This can be more beneficial than nicotine patches, flavored gum or even plain candy to curb the urge. While the juice has a cooling effect on your throat, the chewing will distract you and the antioxidants will repair the damage caused due to years of smoking.

Deena Abadha

Bonsai TechniqueWhat is Bonsai?There are little hobbies that give us a feeling of happiness, relaxation and calm and one of these is bonsai plant cultivation. The problem with this technique is the more you know about it the more you will feel that you still do not know anything!.There is no limit to how far you can develop and learn about the many varieties of plants suitable for the Bonsai technique. There are schools and clubs for teaching bonsai techniques which goes back many centuries, and there are different level of technique.Bonsai cultivation has many techniques. What is successful for a person in a city somewhere in the world might not be successful of another person in a city somewhere else in the world. I wish we could be like a piece of sponge and absorb all what we need to learn and apply what is successful for us in our particular country . This will require perseverance to keep learning the many joys of the Bonsai technique

Zahra Abdul Malik

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Editors WordIt is my pleasure to greet you once again before our annual Bahrain International Garden Show. This is the most important event in our calendar as members of the Garden Club. It is especially important this year because it coincides with the fiftieth anniversary of our club.With some planning for encouraging and evolving future young gardeners, we have arranged at our pavilion during this year’s garden show, a daily programme to train interested non –professional gardeners in the many aspects of gardening. I hope you will take the time to review the training schedule attached to this edition of Dalyah and choose the areas of interest to you and schedule your time to attend the relevant sessions. I hope to see all at the show and in particular at our pavilion.I hope you will enjoy the show this year and find it of interest.

Shahzaman Shams

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NEXT COMING PROGRAM

1 12/03/2015 Annual show Prize giving ceremony – student’s 10 am At the Club house 2 14/03/2015 Annual show Prize giving ceremony – Adults 10 am At the Club house 3 17/03/2015 Visit to the residence winner’s garden To be announced 4 24/03/2015 Visit to the residence winner’s garden To be announced 5 17/03/2015 Visit to the residence winner’s garden To be announced 6 07/04/2015 Growing Mushrooms 04 pm At the club house7 14/04/2015 Taking care of Lavender 10 am At the club house8 21/04/2015 Preparing garden for the summer season 04 pm At the club house9 28/04/2015 Eng.Zahra A.Malik monthly program 10 am At the club house10 05/05/2015 Garden Landscaping 04 pm At the club house11 12/05/2015 Taking care of Orchids 04 pm At the club house12 19/05/2015 Exchanging plants & seeds 04 pm At the club house13 26/05/2015 Eng.Zahra A.Malik monthly program 10 am At the club house14 02/06/2015 Tea from the world 04 pm At the club house15 09/06/2015 Ground Cover 04 pm At the club house16 16/06/2015 Fun competition 10 pm At the club house

No. Date Program Time Place

The cultivation method of pottery jar: • First, choose small seeds such as cress seeds (Al_huso), flaxseed, Cha Chia seeds or seed of Barbir.( note that some of these are expensive) • Second, choose an appropriate jar (pottery/ clay )that is not polished. • Third, choose a light cloth ( Almlmal ),gauze or light Women’s socks

Method:

• Fill the Jar with water for one night until saturated with moisture. • Soak the selected seeds in water for no more than five minutes. • If using gauze or cloth, wrap it around the jar carefully and then sew it onto the jar so that the surface is flat and there are no wrinkles or bumps . • Take the seeds by hand and wipe evenly on the surface of the cloth. • Fill the jar with water and place the plate underneath .Light must reach it from all sides. • Watch the jar daily for water shortage or evaporation and top up as necessary .Moisture must be kept on the surface of the jar. • After 2-3 days sprouts will appear and the surface of the jar will become green • When the green sprouts grow continue to spray gently with water . • Use the jar as vase and put a beautiful flower in it.

Tahera Jaberi

Program coordinator

Thuraya Almansoori

What is hydroponics Hydroponics is a method of growing plants using mineral nutrient solutions in water without soil. One of the first experiments in water culture was made by Woodward in England in 1699 since then it has been developed into modern agriculture technology. Requirements for plant growth in soil culture and soilless culture are the same. The only difference between the two methods is that the manner in which nutrients are supplied to the growth of the plant.

Why hydroponics? You can grow more food in less space. Control and monitor what you grow, eat fresh and tastier vegetables, salads etc

What can you grow: almost all types of vegetables e.g. Lettuce (all varieties), Tomatoes (all varieties), Herbs, Strawberries, Broccoli, cucumber, capsicum, chilies, some types of flowers also can been grown using hydroponics method.

By Sara Madan – Club member

Art of designing a GardenGarden design is the art of decorating land and colouring it with plants which can have many environmental , artistic and economic benefits, in addition to the planning functions.

Garden design is based on a knowledge of plants used in terms of shape, colour and final size and the knowledge of the necessary service and needs of plants such as irrigation , lighting, fertilisation ... etc.

It depends on the individual taste of the garden designer as to which plants to use in combination, taking into account the location, size and type of garden and which sections to include. Careful consideration is necessary not only of the users of that garden but also the nature of the land and the availability of water etc .

The final aim is to convert a piece of land to into a wonderful garden full of vitality and beauty to be enjoyed by visitors, and ensuring preservation and sustainability by others.

Nilofar Jahromi

Agricultural Training Centre programs annual exhibition of flowers and vegetables in 2015

العا�سرة �سباحا زراعة الأ�سطح اخلارجية ال�سيدة طاهره جابري

اخلام�سة بعد الظهر البون�ساي املهند�سة زهره عبدامللك

Thursday, February 26, 2015اخلمي�س 26 فرباير 2015:

Time Subject Trainer الوقتاملو�سوعاملدرب

Mrs. Tahera Jaberi

Eng. Zahra Ab. Malik

Growing on Surface

Bosai

10 A.M.

5 P.M.

العا�سرة �سباحا الزراعة بدون تربه ال�سيد جعفر ابراهيم

اخلام�سة بعد الظهر تن�سيق الزهور و املائدة حلفل الع�ساء الآن�سة ثريا املن�سوري

Friday, February 27, 2015اجلمعة 27 فرباير 2015:

Time Subject Trainer الوقتاملو�سوعاملدرب

Mr. Jafar Ibrahim

Mis. Tharraya Al Mansouri

Gardening With out Soil

Flower arrangement

10 A.M.

5 P.M.

H M King Hamad Bin Isa Al Khalifa &Shaikha Munira Al Khalifa 1998

�ساحب اجلاللة امللك حمد بن عي�سى اآخلليفة و

ال�سيخة منرية اخلليفة 1998

Late Amir Sh Isa Bin Salman Al Khalifa 1994

حاكم البحرين ال�سابق ال�سيخ عي�سى بن �سلمان ال خليفة

1994

برامج مركز التدريب الزراعي باملعر�س ال�سنوي للزهور و اخل�سروات 2015

العا�سرة �سباحا ت�سميم احلدائق املنزلية الدكتورة نيلوفر جهريف

اخلام�سة بعد الظهر احلديقة العمودية املهند�س ابراهيم حميد

Saturday, February 28, 2015ال�سبت 28 فرباير 2015:

Time Subject Trainer الوقتاملو�سوعاملدرب

Dr. Niofar Jahromi

Eng.Ibrahim Hamid

Garden Planning

Vertical Garden

10 A.M.

5 P.M.

العا�سرة �سباحا كيف تزرع بنف�سك ال�سيدة �ساه زمان �سم�س

اخلام�سة بعد الظهر ال�سطح اخل�سراء الدكتور اومتان

Sunday, March 1, 2015الأحد 1 مار�س 2015:

Time Subject Trainer الوقتاملو�سوعاملدرب

Shahzamanshams

Dr. Othman

How to grow your plants

Green Areas

10 A.M.

5 P.M.