The Elephant Apple Tree in Northeast India

The Elephant Apple Tree in Northeast India

A beautiful tree with a light brown trunk and large oval leaves. Each leaf with prominent veins and dark green colour- just like the artwork by a young child holding the sketch-pen for the first time! The flowers have much sophisticated colour combination- the bowl of...
One tree. Many stories!

One tree. Many stories!

The African Tulip tree – Spathodea campanulata, in our community garden, is such a lively and happening place throughout the day. The bright reddish orange flowers, contrasting beautifully with the green leaves, make a pretty picture. The tree glistens brightly...
बहाव्याची पानं आणि सुरवंटाच येणं

बहाव्याची पानं आणि सुरवंटाच येणं

पावसाळा आला की सगळ्याच सृष्टीची मरगळ संपते, सर्वत्र हिरवाई आणि झाडांना नवसंजीवनी मिळून ती अधिक जोमाने वाढतात. मग यातच नव्याने सहजीवन सुरू होतं. नव्या नव्या रोपट्यांवर नवे जीव जन्म घेतात, काही पक्षी परतून परत घरटी बांधतात. रान फुले, गवत यावर भिरभिरणारी सुंदर...
Monty and the Holey Leaves

Monty and the Holey Leaves

Once upon a time, in a lush rainforest, lived a curious little seedling named Monty. Unlike her siblings, Monty’s leaves weren’t smooth and round. They were bumpy and strange, with little holes scattered all over them. “Why am I so different?”...
The Neem Tree – A Quiet Giant in Our Lives

The Neem Tree – A Quiet Giant in Our Lives

Did you peek out at the greenery outside your window this morning? Or glance at the tree beside your bus stand while waiting for the bus to take you to work? Chances are, your answer might be “maybe… not sure.” But if you did, you may have noticed that in many parts...