Rapid urbanization, industrialization, land ceiling, construction of multi-storeyed buildings, wide roads, offices, markets have resulted in the non-availability of land for gardening work in big cities and towns. Ever-increasing population in cities and increasing vehicles have resulted in an alarming increase in pollution. There is a great need to break the monotony and provide relaxation for the tiring mind. Roof top gardening is an affordable option for the urban dwellers, providing several benefits.

Gardening is an age-old practice to produce healthy horticultural produce. Gardening in the backyard of the home can help to produce healthy and chemical free vegetables for our daily diet. But, in the urban areas where the land is a constraint, it’s impossible to establish a garden. However, spaces like rooftops could be used to produce healthy vegetables.

Terrace garden is diverse with various vegetable crops

Lockdown during June 2020 triggered the idea of rooftop gardening. Being an agriculture graduate with a passion for growing crops, I started my rooftop garden during the lockdown period. I started utilizing my terrace for cultivating vegetables, on a small scale initially and expanded gradually.