Our Correspondent :
Khorseda Khanam Ruby, a teacher from Santahar Rathbari area of Adamdighi upazila of Bogra district, has garnered praise by planting a roof garden in her house. At present there are 55 species of trees in this roof garden. Seeing her roof garden, many people in the area have become enthusiastic.
Khorseda Khanam Ruby started roof gardening in 2019 after constructing a house in Rathbari area. She started collecting trees from local nurseries and fruit orchards. She took care of the plants from her roof garden in the morning and evening after finishing all the household chores and her teaching. In her spare time, she learned different techniques of roof gardening by reading books and magazines. She got valuable insights from Facebook groups as well. The Upazila Agriculture Office also gave suggestions.
Roof gardens in different parts of the upazila are becoming popular after seeing her initiative. Khorseda Khanam (Ruby) said, ‘I like to plant trees since childhood. I always had a desire to have a roof garden. I forget all the fatigue when I see the fruits and flowers blooming in my garden. Now my family and I eat the vegetables and fruits from my own produce. My husband encourages me almost all the time. My two daughters help too.
Adamdighi Upazila Agriculture Officer Mithu Chandra Adhikari said, “Both husband and wife are creative people. I have heard many people praising their roof garden. I hope others will be encouraged to see their roof gardens.” The Upazila Agriculture Office has always been encouraging and cooperating in the expansion of the roof garden.
