Handbook to start your home garden

Use raised beds or containers to create community gardens

To save space, grow them in earthen or plastic pots, old plastic bottles or tetra boxes to control growth.

Growing herbs alongside flowers to repel pests naturally, and group pots according to their water and sunlight requirements is advisable

Given the heavy rainfall, opt for monsoon-resistant varieties like okra, bitter gourd, and fenugreek to prevent rot and fungal diseases

Nutritionist of The Yoga Institute, Priyanka Kumar says, “Start small by choosing no-brainer, low-maintenance plants such as tomatoes, green beans & spinach