If you have ever thought gardening is too complicated or time-consuming, Poonam Wadhwa from Ludhiana is here to challenge that belief. With a blooming terrace garden that is as beautiful as it is bountiful, she has spent the last couple of years turning her rooftop into a mini farm, filled with vegetables, herbs, fruits, and flowers.

Her journey back to gardening began with a childhood fondness for plants. After marriage, she felt something was missing, until she brought greenery into her home again. “There was always the feeling that something was missing. The minute I added plants to my terrace, it felt right,” she shares.

For anyone thinking about how to begin, you can take inspiration from the home gardener to know the steps.

She cultivates a varied selection of plants on her terrace, from chillies and capsicum to bitter gourd, Barbados cherry, and mulberry. Each plant grows with specific care, and Poonam has learnt through experience what works best in a rooftop environment, especially in India’s harsh climates.

Tips to turn your terrace into a mini farm

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