NEEM: the big tree with strong roots, wide
branches, long leaves and grand trunk
provides full time oxygen. The fragrance of the neem leaves is always
surrounding our house. The shade of the tree in the hot afternoons was a
shelter not only to our family members but also to many pass byers. The neem
flowers were collected during summer, dried, and fried with some oil, salt and
red chilli powder. This is consumed along with rice and ghee. The dried Neem
flowers were also added to rasam while seasoning. The stick of the neem branch
is used as tooth brush. The leaves were added to warm water and taken bath. During
festivals and pooja times many took permission from us to pluck neem leaves. There
are numerous benefits of this Tree. Its always good to have one such tree in
the compound.
COCONUT: Who doesn’t know the loads of
advantages of having a coconut tree in the house? Its maintenance is a bit extra work, but the
returns we reap are countless. Tender coconuts, coconuts, copra, coconut oil,
broom sticks Etc. Above all, the pride we feel while sharing the coconuts with
our neighbours is more than anything else. Even more happy, when they share the
feed back saying “” the coconuts from your tree are very sweet.” This tall tree
is a great feeder to many de hydrated thirsty fellows. Just pour a bucket of
water in a day, it will give you many number of coconuts.
MANGO: This tree is a well- known summer
super star. Raw mango or the ripen mango fruit the tree fulfills the hunger of
many. In our neighbourhood many say that our tree bears soft, pulpy, sweet,
&sour mangoes. When we share mangoes with our neighbours, they give the
feed back in the form of pickles, dal, sambhar, all made with mangoes. Then
with the fruity they share mango milkshakes, thandra (A sweet preparation with
mangoes and sugar) and many sweet compliments too were passed on.
Really trees not only bind us with nature
but also with humans. Plant trees and enjoy your life.
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