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Horticulture

The Horticulture Centre and training for PWDs began in 1987 at Jeevan Bhima Nagar through the efforts of our founder, N. S. Hema, who herself was a wheelchair user and was passionate about horticulture. She envisioned empowering PWDs and enabling their inclusion in the mainstream by providing them with horticulture training. Further, in 2001, the Government leased 5 acres of land at Kyalsenehalli for horticulture training for PWDs.

At APD’s Horticulture Program, every plant you nurture creates a greener tomorrow—while empowering persons with disabilities through training and livelihood opportunities. By partnering with us, you don’t just buy a plant, you invest in inclusion, sustainability, and social impact.

1) We grow plants with the help of PWDs by involving them in plant production and sales
2) Provide horticulture training to PWDs

Activities

  • Horticulture Training
  • Landscaping services: From lawns to green walls, we create beautiful, accessible outdoor spaces
  • Plants sale : we sell all types of plants like ornamental, medicinal, herbs, shrubs ,fruit trees, forest trees etc
  • Plant rentals:Add freshness and charm to your workplace
  • Plant order and delivery services: we undertake online orders and provide the plants at your doorstep
  • School workshop: we provide workshops on plants and environment awareness to children
  • Plant gifting:Eco-friendly gifts that support persons with disabilities
  • Plant stall at events: Invite APD to set up plant stalls at your events and support a good cause.
  • Horticulture therapy services: To improve your mental health

From the beginning of horticulture at APD the PWDs got a fantastic opportunity who are even ill literate to learn and practice horticulture. Further they were bought into mainstream by training them with plant production and sales now the plants present at all the 3 locations of APD are grown and nurtured by PWDs

Plant Sales & Landscaping:

65 weekend apartment sales: ₹28 Lakhs

47 landscape projects completed: ₹33 Lakhs earned

Corporate Engagement:

28 corporate volunteering events

800+ participants learned gardening skills

Nursery & Production:

New price list for 288 plant varieties

32 tons of coco peat produced

50,169 plants: ₹30 Lakhs estimated value

Tree Planting & CSR:

400 saplings planted with Titan & Bosch

1,000 saplings distributed on World Environment Day

Events & Partnerships:

6 Garden Fairs hosted

'Oota from your Thota' program conducted

Partnerships: Indo-American Hybrid Seeds & Deejay Support Group

State Home Project:

Successfully implemented Inclusive Sustainable Horticulture Centre, reaching 115 beneficiaries in the first phase

How You Can Be Part of Change

– Purchase plants directly from our Campus Nursery.
– Invite APD to host a Plant Sale Event at your office, society, or school.
– Engage employees or students in volunteering activities.
– Sponsor landscape gardening or green wall projects.
– Partner with us for green office initiatives.
– Donate or volunteer to support our horticulture livelihoods.

 

 

Locations of APD Horticulture Centre

Jeevan Bhima Nagar

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Kyalsenahalli

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Lingarajpuram

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State Run Home – Horticulture Centre

  • The Inclusive Sustainable Horticulture Centre is a tripartite initiative jointly undertaken by APD, the donor, and the Government.

  • Here we provide Horticulture therapy and training program to 115 beneficiaries who are mentally ill, disabled and children rescued from abuse, abandonment and forced labour.

  • Currently the beneficiaries are trained in plant production and are growing a few varieties of medicinal, aromatic and shrubs and herbs

  • Visit our centre for more details: WHPW+HH3, Hombegowda Nagar, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560029

 

The Association of People with Disability

6th Cross, Hutchins Road, Off Hennur Road, Lingarajapuram, St. Thomas Town Post, Bengaluru, Karnataka - 560084 Ph: 080-25475165, 25489594

9th B Main Road, LIC Colony, HAL 3rd Stage, Jeevan Bhima Nagar, Bengaluru, Karnataka -560075,

Doddagubbi Road, Kothanur Post, Kyalasanahalli, near Dattatreya Temple, Bengaluru, Karnataka - 560049

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