Ever 'GREEN' Days

Most of us adore our childhoods. Often nostalgic memories always start with a place we once lived and only then proceed to people and incidents. Well I am no different. My eyes gleam with pleasure when I think of my school days. All my memories from those years are precious to me, the most noteworthy being my love affair with plants. I was always attracted to the different flora and fauna around me and could spend hours counting the numerous shades of green that the different trees adorned after a rain.

I was fortunate to live in a home that had huge garden space. We had a great garden filled with veggie crops, flowering shrubs, cactus and shady trees. Buying banana leaf and curry leaves was unheard off.

Gardening is one physical work I thoroughly enjoy. Raking the leaves, dirtying my hands in the mud and getting wet while watering the plants was my favourite after school pastime. A lot of people used to call me show off because I would personally do the work without waiting for a gardener.

Personally I loved every moment of it and would have hated to trade it for video games or TV time. My flowers, especially my red roses were my best friends and if I didn’t spend at least some time everyday talking to them about my day, I would feel miserable. This might seem strange to certain people. But only when actually spend time in the company of plants and trees, you would realise how therapeutic it can be. My mom always says that plants cannot survive only on good soil, water or manure. They are like children who need a lot of attention, love and guidance to grow and blossom.

I learnt many lessons in my garden. These days’ people spend a lot and go on treks for bird watching. But I had it all in my back yard. From humble Sparrows, Mynahs and Crows to Parrots, etc. I had new friends all the time. Time to time stray dogs and cats would join us as pets in giving them company.

Doesn't it sound like paradise or an exotic island? Sometimes even I find difficult to be believe that I am living in such a setting. Life has changed now. Living in Bangalore that to in Garden City College gives me such believe that I’m in home. These memories will be always stay ever green in heart forever.