World Environment Day

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As everyone knows today is 5th June 'World Environment Day' so I thought this would be the right day to post this article.

A touch of greenery amidst all the concrete is very appealing to the eye. A healthy and peaceful surrounding is all one wants and having a landscaped garden is truly something to die for. Any home will surely look complete, beautiful and more with nature with the addition of a well-maintained garden. And off course my mom is quite a nature lover because she spent her childhood in the jungles of village. She had saved some space for a small garden in the backyard and planted a variety of flowers which include rose, marigold, chinarose etc. I don't even know the names of all the flowers.

Impact on the environment

The very word ‘garden’ instantly forces you to think of the environment. It doesn’t matter how big or small the garden is, it is sure to create an environmental impression. Gardening is also a way to provide habitat for different life forms. This attracts birds and insects which are always an added pleasant sight in your garden.

Plants absorb greenhouse gases through photosynthesis. They reduce the glares from buildings and absorb unwanted noises. It also helps in conserving energy. Pollution can also be minimized to a certain extent.

Value of Medicinal plants

In addition to growing  flowery plants, fruits &vegetables or that rare botanical collection, many gardeners are known to grow medicinal plants, whose benefits are aplenty. 

Aloe Vera, for example, is a common home grown medicinal plant and is very helpful when it comes to healing, reducing risks of infections and also poor appetite. 

Ocimum tenuiflorum, commonly known as holy basil, Tulasi whose extracts obtained from the plant are extensively brought to use for curing various diseases such as the common cold, inflammation, malaria, heart disease, headaches, stomach disorders, kidney stones, heart disorders, and many more. The Indian basil Tulasi also aids in the purification of atmosphere.

Here is a snap from my mom's garden

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