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Annapolis Calls 400 Volunteers for Garden Beautification Day
Acts of Kindness1d ago

Annapolis Calls 400 Volunteers for Garden Beautification Day

Annapolis is asking residents to join GreenScape 2026 on April 25, a community event where volunteers plant flowers, vegetables, and trees in public spaces across the city. Last year, nearly 400 volunteers planted over 1,700 plants in a single day.

Google: volunteers help2 min read
Bengaluru Gardener Grows Mangoes in 16-Inch Pots
Solutions4d ago

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
Woman Transforms 400 sq ft Balcony Into Thriving Ecosystem
Solutions6d ago

Woman Transforms 400 sq ft Balcony Into Thriving Ecosystem

In a tiny Mumbai apartment with barely any sunlight, 38-year-old Asmita Purohit has turned her balcony into a flourishing sanctuary for over 70 plants, sparrows, and butterflies using just compost and patience. What started as a way to heal from childhood loss has become a blueprint for sustainable urban living in the smallest spaces.

The Better India3 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
Annapolis Calls 400 Volunteers for City Garden Event
Acts of KindnessFeb 15

Annapolis Calls 400 Volunteers for City Garden Event

Annapolis is gearing up for its annual GreenScape event on April 25, where volunteers transform public spaces with gardens. Last year, nearly 400 residents planted over 1,700 flowers, trees, and vegetables across the city.

Google: volunteers help2 min read
Retired Officer Grows 400 Fruit Trees at Delhi Home
VideosFeb 12

Retired Officer Grows 400 Fruit Trees at Delhi Home

A 64-year-old retired tax commissioner transformed his Delhi house into an urban oasis with 400 fruit trees growing over 40 varieties. His green haven fights pollution while inspiring others to bring nature into their own spaces.

The Better India2 min read
Noida Hosts Free Flower Festival Feb 19-22
Global NewsFeb 11

Noida Hosts Free Flower Festival Feb 19-22

India's largest flower festival returns to Noida with four days of floral displays, sustainability workshops, and free entry for all. The 38th annual event transforms Shivalik Park into a celebration of urban green living.

Times of India - Good News3 min read
65-Year-Old Grows Alphonso Mangoes in Buckets on Terrace
Acts of KindnessFeb 11

65-Year-Old Grows Alphonso Mangoes in Buckets on Terrace

When local authorities destroyed her ground garden overnight, a Bengaluru grandmother didn't give up. She moved 600 plants to her terrace and learned to grow tropical fruits in buckets.

The Better India2 min read
Woman Grows Mangoes & Oranges on Rooftop, Shares Recipe
SolutionsFeb 9

Woman Grows Mangoes & Oranges on Rooftop, Shares Recipe

A Visakhapatnam gardener transformed her terrace into a thriving fruit orchard with organic mangoes, oranges, and jackfruit. Now she's sharing her simple methods so anyone can grow full-sized fruit trees 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