A Unique Roof Garden For You!

Gardening

oi-Staff

By Staff

Thursday, May 21, 2009, 15:39

You must have witnessed the scenario of many roof gardens in the nation. However one in Chattisgarh stand out for its artistic uniqueness. This rooftop garden boasts off all kinds of crops and plants.

The roof top garden is located at Maha Samudra District of Chhattisgarh. B.P. Basai, 64, a retired official from the food corporation of India, is the proud owner of a roof top garden. This roof top garden is the result of his thirteen years of toil.

B.P Desai's roof top garden is located twenty-five feet above the ground. The roof top garden consists a space of 3200 square feet. Since 1996, B.P. Basai has been growing fruits, vegetables and crops on this garden.

B.P Basai was interested in collecting the rare plants from the beginning. He sows all kinds of crops except the big trees etc. His experiment enabled him to cultivate the fruits and vegetables of his choice.

After seeing Basai' roof top garden yield all kinds of fruits and vegetables, Maha Samudra District agriculture department has started various schemes to help the farmers increase their yield. The department has also started various schemes for the farmers they may be related to irrigation, seed development and other things, which lead to increase in yield. B.P Basai's rooftop garden not only keeps him engaged but also keeps his roof cool during the summers.