Life in Coorg is very different from life in the city. The activities that people here draw pleasure from are different and are centered on their beautiful homes. Because of the large amount of time they spend in and around their homes, tending to their plantations, their homes are beautifully maintained and welcoming.

You rarely catch a glimpse of Kodava houses as you drive along the roads, as a majority of them are well-concealed by thick plantations. In the few houses that you get to see, the one prominent feature is the beautiful gardens with perfectly mowed lawns and colourful flowers.

A Garden in a Coorg Home

Every house here is beautifully maintained and its gardens are simply marvelous. Kodava women take great pride in their collection of flowers in all their varied hues. Anthuriums are a hot favourite among the Kodavas.

All varieties and colours of Anthuriums are available in practically every home. The passion with which these women care for these flowers is indeed commendable. A lot of families make a business out of growing Anthuriums by providing the flowers the best environment to thrive. These Anthuriums from small homes in Coorg are transported all over the world and are in great demand.

Most homes possess a plot for seasonal and annual flowers. Various colourful flowers are grown here, which blossom in a couple of months and subsequently perish. These flowers are collected, dried and replanted, keeping the gardens full of colourful seasonal flowers.

Some annual and seasonal flowers grown here are Marigold and Salvia. The large numbers of flowers that grow wild in the estates add to this beauty. The Wild Lilies and Poinsettia are stunning to look at and embellish these homes.

Another common sight is the Bougainvillea. Bougainvillea can be found adorning the path to most homes. They are also used as hedges and fences in all their beautiful colours. Some homes also possess a large collection of Bonsais of various trees like the Banyan, Peepal and even the Bougainvillea. These gardens are also filled with fruit trees like Banana, Oranges, Lichi and Guava.

Gardens in Coorg homes could be quite a treat. They are well maintained with great love and care. They include a wonderful collection of a great variety of plants and flowers. To all those women who love gardens, Coorg homes are a must visit!

Colourful Flowers in the Garden of a Kodava Home

Bavna Achayya

Bavna Achayya is a B.Com student at Mount Carmel College, Bangalore. She is the daughter of a coffee planter from Coorg and is greatly interested in plantations herself. She is passionate about writing and photography and calls the environment her main inspiration.