Bengaluru gardener

From jasmine and dragon fruit to tomatoes and ash gourd, Mala Raghavan’s rooftop garden not only feeds her family but also fills her life with purpose and peace. Here’s how she did it and you can do it too!

Bengaluru artist Vivek Vilasini grew apples without soil on his balcony, using air pots and care to turn a small space into a fruit-filled haven.

In Bengaluru, 65-year-old Indira Ashok Shah grows 600+ plants — including mangoes in a bucket and coffee — on her terrace, inspired by her grandmother.