Archive · 22 Aug 2026
Omar Abdullah Opens Srinagar’s First Waste-to-Wonder Flower Garden
Omar Abdullah opened a new flower garden in Srinagar.
The garden is called the Waste to Wonder–Flower Garden.
It was made using many old and unwanted objects.
These include cars, a scooter, a tractor, tyres and other items.
Flowers and plants were added to make the objects look beautiful.
Nearly 90% of the materials were recycled or repaired.
The garden teaches people to reuse things instead of throwing them away.
It is also planned to have flowers from spring until late autumn.
Officials hope the idea can support tourism and inspire people to reduce waste.
Chief Minister Omar Abdullah inaugurated Srinagar’s first Waste to Wonder–Flower Garden at Floriculture Park in Polo View.
The garden uses installations made from discarded items, including an Ambassador car, tonga, boat, scooter, jeep, tractor, tyres and refrigerator.
Nearly 90% of the garden’s construction materials were recycled or refurbished rather than newly purchased.
The project promotes reducing, reusing and recycling waste, including reducing reliance on plastic bags.
The inauguration followed a Floriculture Mela featuring growers, nurseries, floral products and floriculture businesses from across Kashmir.
- Who
- Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah inaugurated the garden, developed by the Department of Floriculture.
- What
- Srinagar’s first Waste to Wonder–Flower Garden was opened as a thematic garden made largely from recycled and refurbished materials.
- When
- Friday; the articles do not provide a specific date.
- Where
- Floriculture Park at Polo View in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir.
- Why
- To demonstrate creative reuse and recycling, promote resource-efficient landscaping, and potentially create a tourism attraction.
- Garden name
- Waste to Wonder–Flower Garden
- Location
- Floriculture Park, Polo View, Srinagar
- Developer
- Department of Floriculture
- Recycled materials
- Nearly 90% of construction materials were recycled or refurbished
- Design principle
- Reduce, Recycle and Reuse
- Seasonal plan
- Continuous bloom from spring through late autumn
- Related event
- The inauguration followed a Floriculture Mela showcasing growers, nurseries and floral products