OUR STORY "STRIKING CORD WITH THE NATURE"

In the heart of bustling urban landscapes, a quiet revolution is taking root. With a mission to transform concrete jungles into verdant sanctuaries, Our Balcony Gardens is leading the charge in the urban gardening movement. In this exclusive interview, we sit down with the founders, Prajwal Shetty and Poornima Shetty, to uncover the inspiration behind their venture and explore the market gaps they aim to address.

Her love for nature turned her dreams into reality. When Poornima Shetty’s corporate job was giving her hard times in terms of work life balance , our balcony gardens came to life. However, her interest in gardening stemmed from childhood experiences, as her family has always been involved in gardening and agriculture. This passion, coupled with her husband Prajwal Shetty support along side managing his venture Powerpak batteries , Uniq power solar products Uniq Poultry Industries, led to establish Our Balcony Gardens & LOL Studio a fashion jewellery brand in 2018. In a world where concrete jungles dominate the landscape, finding solace in nature can seem like a distant dream. However, for Poornima and Prajwal Shetty, the co-founders of Our Balcony Gardens, turning this dream into reality has become their life's mission.

What started as a simple idea to blog about gardening soon blossomed into a full-fledged brand dedicated to spreading the joys of green living. We got to catch up with two young serial entrepreneurs the founders of Our balcony gardens . Prajwal and Poornima explains why it is necessary that every one of us should go green.

We at Our balcony gardens are committed to creating beautiful green spaces and refreshing customers by bringing nature into your homes and offices.I always nurtured a desire to do something that impacted people in the society. My corporate job couldn’t fulfil this aspiration. This passion, coupled with Prajwal's support, led us to establish Our Balcony Gardens in 2018.

At Our Balcony Gardens, we offer both real and artificial plants, catering to diverse customer preferences. Our goal is to promote greenery in indoor spaces, focusing on both aesthetic appeal and environmental sustainability.

We aim to continue innovating and introducing new products and concepts to the Mangalore market. Our focus is on staying ahead of trends and offering unique solutions that resonate with our customers. Additionally, we aspire to expand our outreach and further promote the benefits of indoor greenery. Every six months, we strive to introduce something new and impactful to enhance the gardening experience for our customers. We aspire to create green abstract stress-free zones in offices which help to increase the employee productivity specially we see that in mangalore where lot of IT company are coming up

Additionally, we aim to educate our customers about plant care and suitability for their specific environments. Our balony gardens designs green spaces for your homes and offices. It could be a balcony or complete green interiors of the house. ‘Green’ space imparts positive vibes and enhances the décor of the place. With green plants in the background, people tend to experience the stressfree environment. You also get to enhance your ‘natural intelligence’ when you have green elements in your space.

For balcony decors so far, only the untrained ‘Maali’ were available. So choices for balcony decoration was very limited and largely at the mercy of unskilled gardeners. One of the primary gaps we identified is the lack of awareness among urban dwellers about the benefits of gardening and the misconception that it's a hobby reserved for the elderly. We believe that everyone, regardless of age or background, can benefit from incorporating greenery into their lives, and we strive to educate and inspire individuals to do just that. Another significant gap we're addressing is the limited access to green spaces in densely populated urban areas. Many people long for the tranquility and beauty of nature but don't have access to traditional gardens or parks. Our Balcony Gardens provides a solution by offering products and services that enable people to create their own green sanctuaries, even in the smallest of urban spaces.

Prajwal and I work hand in hand in managing Our Balcony Gardens. While Prajwal often takes the lead in strategic planning and business development, I focus more on execution and operational aspects. However, our roles are fluid, and we both contribute to all aspects of the business. We maintain open communication and ensure that we are both aware of the happenings within the company 

We aim to continue innovating and introducing new products and concepts to the Mangalore market. Our focus is on staying ahead of trends and offering unique solutions like different unique kind of planters from fibre to concrete planters that resonate with our customers including AJ group , KMC , Yenepoya , Ocean Pearl , Bhoomi Builders , Landmark builders , Nidhi Builders , inland builders , rohan corporation, Bharathi builders and many architects in and around Dakshina Kannada Additionally, we aspire to expand our outreach and further promote the benefits of indoor greenery. Every six months, we strive to introduce something new and impactful to enhance the gardening experience for our customers.

Our Balcony Gardens is not just a business venture but a passion project driven by a desire to transform urban living spaces into lush green sanctuaries. Through our commitment to addressing market gaps such as lack of awareness, limited access to green spaces, sustainability concerns, and the need for guidance and quality products, we are reshaping the urban gardening landscape. By providing educational resources, personalized consultations, and a diverse range of eco-friendly products, we empower individuals to reconnect with nature and create their own green oases, no matter how small their living space may be. As we continue to innovate and expand our offerings, Our Balcony Gardens remains dedicated to our mission of making urban gardening accessible, enjoyable, and sustainable for everyone. Together, we can cultivate a greener, healthier, and more vibrant future for urban communities worldwide.

Moment of receiving “Excellence in Innovative Home Gardening Solution” award from Time Group for Our Balcony Gardens! awarded by Suniel Shetty
Indian actor and film producer.