Here is how people are providing themselves from their garden

The coronavirus lockdown has highlighted the importance of being self-sufficient. People are now making use of the open areas around their homes to plant veggies and herbs. Hansel Vaz from Colva, has planted over a variety of veggies on the building terrace. “I removed all the ornamental plants and replaced them with veggies. He has planted aubergine, pumpkin, lime leaf, spices like turmeric, ginger and herbs basils, chives and fruits too like, muskmelons, pineapples too.”

While Maura Fernandes along with her granddaughter Hailey are planting ladyfingers, spinach, carrot, moong and beetroots in their garden in Verna. While Carmen Miranda, who loves planting has been a fan of gardening but decided to plant some leafy veggies. She says that it will be ready by almost May or June. Jewela D’Souza, a teacher by profession says since she has a lot of free time, she decided to plant some vegetables in Nagao.

Dr Meenacshi Martins, too has used her free time into something she is very passionate about, gardening. “We have a lot of time and making the best of it is important.”








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