Rooftop gardening

Gardener Bangaru Jhansi from Visakhapatnam grows mangoes, oranges, and jackfruit on her terrace using organic methods. Learn her step-by-step guide for pruning, potting mix, and natural fertilisers.

In Hyderabad, Ashok Rao transformed his 2,000-square-foot rooftop into a lush garden amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. With over 200 plants, including vegetables and fruits, his garden sustains him and his wife. A former banker, Ashok finds joy, health, and tranquility in gardening, crafting a vibrant post-retirement life.

Mahendra Kumar, an auto driver in Delhi, has set up a vegetable garden on his vehicle to beat Delhi's summer. Here's a video of how he does it.

This resident of Goa is growing fruits such as pomegranate, guava, mango, and vegetables such as brinjal, sweet potatoes, and more on his terrace garden.

From using a PVC pipe for composting to using a clay pot to water plants, Dr Chandrashekhar Biradar’s rooftop gardening hacks are amazing!

“Once you’ve got the hang of it, you can grow anything. So we started with leafy vegetables, herbs and tomatoes,” says Rajeshvaran, a self-taught hydroponics urban farmer. #UrbanGarden

Waste like tyres and plastic bottles were an eyesore for him. So he upcycled them in creative ways — ways that now inspire the 39000+ members of his Facebook group, 'Terrace Gardening Tips'!

In a state that runs a ‘Cancer Train’ every day, Anurag Arora helps people grow chemical-free and sells fresh organic veggies!

Bananas soaked in water for flowers, eggshells and jaggery for plants, and more - these simple ideas have helped Pauline grow over 50 types of veggies, fruits and flowers on her terrace!

A 1000 sq ft space that was once covered with shrubs, today has eight types of vegetables, a few fruits, and host of flowering plants!