Chinese orange trees are the jewel of my garden. They give shade, rest, smiles, compost, keep mosquitoes away, attract sunbirds to nest, the citrus scented flowers save money on room freshners in the verandah and bring in bees, butterflies and

This Badhal tree inside La Martiniere Girls’ College, Lucknow, stands quietly except in late summer when birds make merry on its bright yellow, sweet fruit.

These trees in The Art of Living International Center on Kanakpura Road, South Bangalore bear sweet cherry-like looking fruit. Love them :)

Indians get Jamun as a summer treat. Rs. 5 or 10 for a cone full of Jamun, spiced with salt, is great! Phalsa is another special fruit that shares the season with Jamun. Also mangoes! It is said, one may eat a tummy full of mangoes and easily