Agriculture has traditionally been viewed as a primary means of subsistence, with an emphasis on meeting the basic needs of food, feed, clothing, and shelter. Historically, agricultural activities have been concentrated in rural areas. However, the time has come to harness the potential of urban resources to engage in agriculture-related activities. Technological advancements have created new opportunities for revitalizing these activities in an urban environment. Urban ecosystems, with their unique constraints such as limited land area, restrictions on land use, and high labor costs, require special interventions to engage in agricultural pursuits.

The book covers a wide range of topics related to urban agriculture, including floriculture, vegetable production, fruit cultivation, medicinal plants, landscape management, lawn preparation, mushroom cultivation, beekeeping, value addition, vertical gardens, hydroponics, green walls, and bonsai making.

Subas Chandra Sahoo, Directorate of Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation, Odisha University of Agriculture and Technology, Bhubaneswar, Odisha-751 003, India

Meenakshi Mohanty, Officer, ICAR - Nodal Cell, Odisha University of Agriculture and Technology, Bhubaneswar, Odisha-751 003, India

1. Introduction, 2.Types of Urban Garden, 3. Flowering Plants,4.Foliage Plants,5. Fruit Plants, 6. Vegetable Crops, 7. Medicinal Plants, 8.Plant Propagation, 9. Preservation of Fruits and Vegetables, 10.  Miscellaneous Activities