marigold

Interested in terrace gardening? Meet Bhubhaneshwar's Jayanti Sahu who has created a green paradise of over 450 plants of vegetables, fruits and flowers.

In a span of 12 years, these farmer families of Kellarh Valley in Jammu and Kashmir found a new cash crop — marigold that has increased their income manifold.

72-year old N.K. Krishnan Nair hailing from Aranmula, Kerala started getting almost 15-20kgs of marigold every day which is now earning him close to Rs.35,000 per month.

Here are some common Indian plants and herbs that have healing and medicinal properties and can be easily grown in a garden or even a terrace.

These 12 beautifully Indian fragrances are sure to bring back memories of moments long-lost in time.