India: From cherries to dragon fruit: How a retired Bengaluru techie built a 600-sq-ft rooftop forest that attracts birds and cleans the air
Venkataraman’s one-of-a-kind venture serves as a reminder that individual initiatives can make significant towards environmental conservation.
Times of India
May 26, 2026
Excerpt:
Venkataraman, a retired mechanical engineer from Bengaluru, turned his home terrace into a mini rainforest. According to an article in The Better India, the green terrace has become a sanctuary ofnature in the midst of a bustling metropolitan city.Covering about 600 sq. ft., the garden on top of the five-storey building is crafted like the Western Ghats’ forests. Currently, over 100 different types of plants and many birds, butterflies, and bees thrive in the beautiful garden.Videos shared by The Better India, and fellow mechanical engineer Gurunandan Rao M show the terrace filled with fruit-bearing trees and useful plants. The garden includes cherries, dragon fruits, red bananas, avocados, citrons, curry leaves, flat beans, and even coffee seeds. The vibrant greenery attracts more than 17 species of birds and also supports stingless bees and butterflies.
It is said that Venkataraman started off the project with planting some potted plants in honor of his mother. His passion for gardening continued growing, and soon he transformed the entire terrace into a green, multi-level ecosystem. The lower two levels of the terrace are filled with thick plantation, whereas the top level has a Shiva temple along with a sophisticated water distribution and recycling system for the plants. Even with heavy rains, thunderstorms, and hailstorms in Bengaluru, the terrace garden has not suffered much. It is reported that Venkataraman mentioned in the interview that the drumstick tree was responsible for holding onto the roots of other plants tightly.
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