Indian home gardens

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!

Afsana Parveen transformed her grief into a rooftop garden in Jhansi, nurturing over 200 plants. Inspired by her daughter’s memory, she grew fruits and vegetables, finding solace and purpose in gardening while fulfilling a shared dream of creating a vibrant sanctuary.

Want to teach your kids where their food comes from? A Kerala gardener turned her terrace into a thriving farm with 200+ plants. Her simple tips for growing cucumbers at home make gardening a fun, hands-on activity the whole family can enjoy — even in small spaces!