Get Greener!

January 16, 2009 · Filed Under Reviews by Purnima·

How do you make the best use of your Facebook account? “It’s a cheaper means of communicating”, “It helps me stay connected with my long distanced relatives”, “helps me kill time”, “I can build a strong social network” would be the most probable answers.

However the most innovative use of my account that I have discovered is to live my passion for green. Living in Delhi, accustomed to its polluted and hectic life, I had always had a longing for some greenery around. Exploring the Facebook applications the other day I found out that I can now afford the luxury of a personal garden and a farm!

Although online gardening would never let you breathe fresh but still can prove to be extremely passionate, relaxing and satisfying for the people with a green bent. Applications like, (Lil) Green Patch, Growing Gifts and myFarm allows you to grow a virtual farm or a garden, exchange ‘green’ gifts with your loved ones and also attach a personal message to it. What’s more, there are flowers for every occasion, mood and achievement!

The fun part is to see your gift, your garden or your farm grow over a period of time.

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