The Secret Life of Balcony Gardens: How They’re Helping Bees, Butterflies and Biodiversity Thrive

A tiny bee hovers around a flowering tulsi plant. A butterfly settles briefly on a marigold before fluttering across to the next balcony. Every now and then, a purple sunbird stops to sip nectar from a hibiscus flower. For many urban gardeners, these small moments are among the greatest rewards of tending to a balcony garden. But these visitors are more than a pleasant sight. They are a reminder that even the smallest green spaces can make cities a little kinder to nature. As India's cities continue to grow upwards, open spaces are disappearing. Parks are becoming fewer, trees are often los...