From Rooftop to Table: How a 74-Year-Old’s Lush Bengaluru Garden Sustains Her Family with Over 1000 Plants
In the heart of Bengaluru’s bustling Banashankari neighborhood, where concrete often overshadows greenery, 74-year-old Mala Raghavan has created a verdant oasis that defies urban constraints. Her terrace garden, brimming with over 1,000 pots, is a testament to her lifelong passion for plants, transforming her home into a self-sustaining haven. From juicy tomatoes to exotic dragon fruit, fragrant jasmine to hefty ash gourds, Mala’s garden not only feeds her family but also nourishes her soul, offering peace and purpose. This inspiring story, rooted in decades of dedication, shows how urban gardening can thrive with creativity and care, even in a city as fast-paced as Bengaluru. [0] What began as a teenage hobby in Chennai during the 1980s has blossomed into a life philosophy for Mala. Her rooftop jungle, dense with fruits, vegetables, and flowers, is more than a garden—it’s a vibrant ecosystem that attracts bees, bulbuls, and admiring neighbors. As urban farming gains trac...