The inception of Herb Route is recent, but its seeds were sown a decade ago. As a mother of two growing kids, I always wanted to pack the healthiest lunch or have the freshest salad greens on our dinner table. Being a Microbiologist, it made my task even more difficult as I soon realized that there is a gap here between “What looks healthy, and what really is” especially when it comes to edible greens. In an attempt to bridge this gap, I embarked upon this exciting journey to grow my own bunches of organic spinach, lettuce, cherry tomatoes, root vegetables and a lot more right in my own balcony space which thrives to date. 

But I did not want to stop here. The desire to nurture fresh edible greens actually paved the path ahead, inspiring me to practice Hydroponics. What started with an initial stint got converted into a thriving indoor farm in course of time.

Simply put this blog is not just about gardening or its complicated botanical jargons. It’s more about the most cherished experiences we run into during the process of creating something beautiful with plants.

 THIS BLOG IS FOR THOSE WHO WANT …

• Simple gardening inspirations
• Advice on plant selections that work for both Indoors and Urban Balcony settings
• Ideas to convert congested nook and corners into green zones
• Tips and hacks to grow your own organic edible greens
• To create eye catching arrangements with Indoor plants 
• To landscape the balcony / terrace spaces by creating green zones
• Ideas to maintain indoor plants despite busy lifestyles
• Ideas to reinforce the love for nature amongst the younger generation 
• To explore the potential of plants for personalized gifting
•  An introduction to Hydroponics and its relevance in a home setup”

• Blooming Buds   ( 6 – 14 yrs) 
• True Leaf              ( 15-30 yrs) 
• Zesty Gardeners (30 -55 yrs)
• The Evergreens   (55yrs up )

The narrative is simple yet engaging with a fair balance between images and text. Hope this attempt inspires you to take on fresh growing challenges bringing you closer to nature in ways more than one !

“Lets make a better world around us “!