gardening hobby

In Thrissur, Kerala, a former government teacher built a business around rare lotus and water lily plants, selling exotic varieties and earning up to Rs 40,000 a month from her home garden.

Catering up to 100 orders daily, Parvathy Mohanan turned her gardening hobby into a portulaca flowers business. She shares how she became a commercial gardener by chance.

For these five gardeners, tending to plants is more than a hobby, it’s a therapeutic activity.

Balakrishnan E from Kozhikode has a collection of over 500 species of cacti on his terrace. He collects the varieties from different parts of the country as well as from Japan, China, Indonesia, Brazil and so on.

Gardening can be more fun with the right tools. Here are some kits and combo packs to get you started on cultivating your home garden.

For those who truly love gardening, no amount of compost, seeds or planters are too much. Here is the perfect way to make their day bright and green!