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Add dash of colour & fun to greens in Salt Lake

Check out some cute accessories to entice your little one to take up gardening on Children’s Day

Brinda Sarkar Salt Lake Published 12.11.21, 11:51 AM
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(Clockwise from top left) A metallic model of a cyclist carrying potted plants in baskets in front and behind her; a brightly coloured watering can; ceramic pots shaped like animals; garden sticks with toy butterflies and turtles on top; multiple pots come together to resemble a caterpillar. Price: Rs 3,200 for the cyclist pots, Rs 600 for the can, Rs 500 for the animal-shaped pots, Rs 350 for the garden sticks, Rs 2,500 for the caterpillar. Where: The Finishing Touch, FE Block

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These ceramic pots come with models of people, coloured stones and plants like Aglaonema (top right) and Euphorbia (right) growing out of them. “They’re sure to catch the attention of children,” says attendant Manas Maity. Price: Rs 790-890  
Where: The Mad Florist, EC Block

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These tabletop pots come shaped like pandas, hippos and smilies . “You can keep succulents in them, that thrive indoors and require only occasional watering or care,” says attendant Amit Pal. Price: Rs 200 for the pot; Rs 500 for the blue pot and succulent; Where: Horticultural Centre nursery, CD Block. Pictures by Brinda Sarkar

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These bowl-like plastic baskets are ideal for households short of space. “They come with chains and can be hung from railings or overhead rods in balconies,” says Bablu Fakir of Piyali Nursery. “They are popular.” The baskets come in child-friendly colours like red, blue and green. Price: Rs 80 (without plants) Where: Piyali Nursery, BJ Block

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