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Doctor Grows 15 Indian Spices on Her 1,500 sq ft Terrace
Solutions4h ago

Doctor Grows 15 Indian Spices on Her 1,500 sq ft Terrace

A Roorkee physician has transformed her urban terrace into a flourishing spice garden with 400 plants, including hard-to-grow varieties like saffron and cardamom. She's sharing her simple tips so anyone can grow fresh turmeric, black pepper, and cloves at home.

The Better India2 min read
Bengaluru Gardener Grows Mangoes in 16-Inch Pots
SolutionsFeb 23

Bengaluru Gardener Grows Mangoes in 16-Inch Pots

A Bengaluru terrace gardener is proving you don't need acres of land to grow fresh fruit at home. Sushma Reddy grows 70 fruit trees, including mangoes, in small pots on her urban terrace.

The Better India2 min read
Turn Your Terrace Into a Food Garden With Wooden Crates
SolutionsFeb 19

Turn Your Terrace Into a Food Garden With Wooden Crates

Forget expensive planters and plastic pots. A simple terrace gardening method using recycled wooden crates is helping people grow fresh vegetables at home while cutting waste and saving money.

The Better India2 min read
Indian Farmer Grows $2,700/kg Miyazaki Mangoes on His Roof
SolutionsJan 30

Indian Farmer Grows $2,700/kg Miyazaki Mangoes on His Roof

Joseph Lobo accidentally grew one of the world's most expensive fruits on his terrace in Udupi, India, without realizing its value until after he and his family ate the first harvest. Now he's teaching others his organic method to cultivate the rare Japanese Miyazaki mango at home.

The Better India2 min read
Woman Grows 17 Fruits in Fish Crates on 350 sq ft Terrace
Acts of KindnessJan 27

Woman Grows 17 Fruits in Fish Crates on 350 sq ft Terrace

A gardener in Odisha, India transforms her tiny rooftop into a thriving orchard using recycled fish crates and eight simple techniques. Jayanti Sahoo harvests mangoes, pomegranates, and 15 other fruits without a single inch of yard space.

The Better India3 min read