Boredom turns a gardening hobby into big success

A view of Priya Atul Shah’s front yard garden in Nairobi Westlands on August 7th 2024.

Photo credit: Billy Ogada | Nation

What began as a form of escape to overcome the label of housewife, Priya Atul Shah has taken gardening to a new level, cultivating flowers and ornamental plants that have given her urban home in Westlands, Nairobi, a stunningly fresh look.

"After I got married in 1990, I found myself doing nothing but cooking. Bored and wanting something different, I slowly started collecting plants from different places and planting them while taking care of my young family," says Priya.

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