The next plant in your monsoon garden may already be sitting in your kitchen. Source: Urvann
When the rains arrive
The next plant in your monsoon garden may already be sitting in your kitchen.
A piece of ginger beginning to sprout, a turmeric rhizome tucked into a corner, or the tulsi growing on your balcony can all become part of a small rainy-season garden. These familiar plants have also found a place in Indian household traditions for generations, especially when coughs, colds and sore throats arrive.
Here are six you can grow at home, even with only a few pots and a sunny corner.

