In a time when cities are quickly transforming into concrete jungles, green spaces—especially in apartment complexes—are often overlooked. But an old viral image from a Mysuru apartment has rekindled interest in rooftop gardening, highlighting the need to incorporate more greenery in vertical housing.
The photograph, reshared by X (formerly Twitter) user Kiran Kumar S, shows a rooftop terrace divided into individual plots for each apartment—similar to marked parking spots. “Every flat in this Mysuru apartment has a terrace garden area of its own,” he shared, suggesting this concept could make urban farming more accessible.
The idea struck a chord online, receiving widespread praise and sparking nostalgic memories. One user fondly remembered how her mother’s neighbors shared herbs freely. “No one ever bought curry leaves—we’d just say, ‘Ree, pass me some karibevu soppu,’” she wrote, noting how this culture thrived during festivals like Ugadi.
Others expressed envy or concern. A resident on the 18th floor lamented the lack of space for such gardens, though she manages to grow a few plants in her balcony. “Those with their own homes are truly lucky,” she said.
Skeptics raised valid concerns about structural safety. “Can regular roofs even support that much weight?” questioned a user from North India.
Amid thoughtful comments, humor found its way too. One quipped, “Soon B101 will accuse B108 of stealing tomatoes, who’ll then blame B107. Keep us posted!”
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