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“That’s wonderful, dear child,” said her father and mother. “Gardening

is your hobby. In this town, Sadarpur, everyone praises our terrace

garden,” said Grandmother.

“Yes, I love to grow plants and look after them,” Diya said. “Of

course, you all help me a lot. I cannot take care of a hundred and
twenty trees and plants in the garden all alone.”

“But it is mainly your efforts. We should grow more trees and plants

wherever possible, in vacant spaces. It helps to keep the surrounding,

areas cool. With global warming,
it is really needed. We need

to act now.” said Grandpa.

“Hmm,” said Diya.

“There are different kinds
of fruits like mangoes

and grapes; flowers like

roses and marigold; and

vegetables like beans,

cucumbers and tomatoes
that grow in the garden.”

Grandmother smiled. “We all are very proud of you, Diya.”

Later, the family enjoyed a delicious meal

of cucumber and tomato salad, cauliflower vacant empty and not being
used
curry and vegetable fried rice. For dessert, global warming gradual

they had mango slices with cream. Many increase in the average
temperature of the Earth
of the things were from the garden. delicious tasty
dessert something sweet that
“Yummy food! My favourite dishes! is eaten after the main part of
Thanks a lot for the hearty and special the meal

meal, dear Papa and Mama,” spoke Diya,

feeling happy. Her parents smiled at her lovingly.

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