Commendable Initiative - Morning Walk Vignette.

Commendable Initiative -  Morning Walk Vignette. 

During my morning walk, for quite some time now, I have noticed a lot of activity going on near the Eastern Gate of Forest Development Corporation Of Maharashtra  (FDMC).

Once during my morning walk on a cold winter morning, through the same Eastern gate, I had walked up to Ambazari Lake. That experience was simply out of this world.

I had written about it in my post @   https://www.facebook.com/pmvelankar/posts/3476277409263217

While coming out I saw this area of activity at close quarters. It was obvious that some sort of park or garden was in the making. Various plots were made ready for planting, walking tracks were planned and laid out. For decoration, brightly painted used tyres were being placed strategically and some seats were also being installed.

A couple of days back could not control my curiosity and entered the place. 

As you enter, a terracotta-coloured wall with Warly paintings greets you. It is done quite artistically and looks good. 

Terracotta coloured wall with Warli paintings.

At this place, a very unique type of garden and nursery for Air Purifying Plants (APPs) and Medicinal & Aromatic Plants (MAPs) has been created. 

As per the information given by some officials present, There are almost 70-80  varieties of APPs. Number of MAPs is less than AAPs. Could be anywhere about 30 to 40   

Work is still going on and it may take some more time before remaining work of tiling of walk-ways and other things is completed. Even so, what has been accomplished is praiseworthy and impressive.

Some photos of the garden of Air Pureying Plants and  Medicinal & Aromatic Plants are given below.

Panoramic view of the garden. Benches have been placed for relaxation.

Another view of Air Purifying and Medicinal & Aromatic plants Garden. A portion of tiled walk-way can be seen.

Each plant bed has placard displaying its botanical and common name. The placard also informs the unique characteristics of the plant. For example, placard displayed in front of 

"Areca Palm"  Photo given below.

Placard with Botanical and common APP name -"Areca Palm". 

Unique characteristics of Areca palm.

Only a small part of the garden seems to have neared completion where all the plant beds/holders have been painted, brightly coloured tyres give a decorative look, tiled walk-way passes along the plant beds.

It looked beautiful. One can imagine how beautiful the garden will look when it is fully completed. 

Almost completed plant bed in Air Purifying and Aromatic plants Garden.

Nicely laid tiled walk-way, coloured plant beds and holders, decorative painted tyres.

Mininursery is near hut with the terracotta-coloured wall. 

Mini nursery of Air Purifying and Medicinal & Aromatic Plants in the Garden.

 

Finally, there is a billboard placed on the wall giving names of all those responsible for this unique and commendable initiative.

Once completed it will be a beautiful place to visit. Its location away from the hustle and bustle of the crowd as will ensure a quiet and serene ambience. Going around the APP and MAP plants will be a great learning experience.

OUR MANT MANY THANKS TO ALL OF THEM

FOR THIS COMMENDABLE INITIATIVE.