I am not sure when my love for gardening started, but I remember, as a child, we had orchards of apple, walnut, etc in the Baramulla district of Jammu & Kashmir. I enjoyed going to my farmhouse and used to enjoy nature that was full of greenery all around with varieties of fruits and flowers and different types of vegetables. We also had cherry plantations and I loved hanging cherries on my ears as earrings and it used to give me immense pleasure. Childhood memories.
After marriage I started keeping plants in my house and day by day it increased my passion towards plants. I used to work as a teacher and after a hectic day at school and finishing the chores at home, I used to love sitting next to my plants in the evening and this gave me immense relaxation. I would love to keep plants in every corner of my house. My husband jokingly teased everyone who came to our house saying ” DON’T OPEN YOUR MOUTH, YOU NEVER KNOW MY WIFE MAY PLANT SOME PLANT IN YOUR MOUTH”. Now my son says the same thing.
After retirement, I spend most of my time with my plants and enjoy their company. I talk to my plants, I sing for them, play music for them, and enjoy my life. So nowadays gardening keeps me busy and my plants are my best friends. Though I am not an expert gardener still I love gardening and dream and breathe only plants and because of this, I feel as if my life is filled with fresh air and natural beauty. My recent association with HFSOG has only enabled me to learn more so thanks to all the members for the same.
What a journey…. love your love for plants and nature, a need of the hour for us.
Wonderful article Badi. I have always known and admired your love for plants. You are at your best with them. And as you say that you enjoy their company, I would say they love your company and that’s why they blossom so well. Keep up this spirit.
Ms Usha Kak is an avid and passionate Gardner.
Her love for the plants has motivated us to grow plants in our house.We are highly enthused by her passion .
We wish her the best of health so that she keeps on staying close to the fauna and flora.
So very well said Badi Mami.
You surely have not just green thumb but entire hand.
Continue bringing such colorful happiness to this world.
Your plants bring hope in our lives. You inspire all of us with your commitment & passion.
God bless you.
Ushaji is a great lo lover of plants .
Her interest in the plants had made her house into a beautiful nursery.
Her love of the plants has inspired us also to grow plants in our own house.
We wish her all the best.
Wow! Great work. Actually reminded me of good old days. I am great fan of your creativity and innovative ideas. Stay blessed and be in fresh air throughout.
I know Usha Kak always smiling and happy person .The plant passion in her makes her stand out and I belive a person who loves plants as her babies was able to look after her students also with same passion . Sonia Agrawal
Beautiful memories of Baramullah.You virtually took me to the cherry orchards.Your love for gardening shows in your well kept and healthy plants.We are immensely happy to have you in our team of HFSOG.
Superb! Awesome! We are proud of Ushaji! Very elk written! You have described it beautifully! Keep it up! You can write a book on your memoirs.it is most relaxing & refreshing!??❤️❤️❤️
Superb! Awesome! We are proud of Ushaji! Very well written! You have described it beautifully! Keep it up! You can write a book on your memoirs.it is most relaxing & refreshing!??❤️❤️❤️
Wow! Usha ji u r gr8! You are excellent writer. U must write a novel & get it published. Then u will be world fame. Your passion for Gardening is superb.
Wish u all the best in life.❤️❤️❤️
Wow Mom. I have grown seeing your love for plants. Remember you and Dad spending your time in the garden. How you used to wipe each and every leaf. What patience you had and still have. I wish I can be like you.. Keep going. Proud of you ??
Awesome mamiji. U have a lovely green hand. Keep it up and guide all of us as well. Love u.
Mami u r gifted with a green thumb and u r doing a wonderful job with ur talent. It’s like a breath of fresh air and a source of immense happiness. If I may give a small suggestion you should open an online garden consultancy. U will rock it. Hugs and love mami
A wonderful account of your journey since childhood days …. we all miss the greenery we used to see even in big cities in those good old days.
Your “green fingers” are a must discuss whenever I speak with Vivek. Wish you the very best in the pursuit of your hobby, which is doing a world of good for the world.
Please live the passion !!!
The line where you tell that you’re wearing ?it as a earing ,is so thoughtful how we were enjoyed our life in childhood anyhow plants attached us with our childhood