Field Study Trip to the garden at Satpal Arboretum, Satpal.

 Objective of the Activity:

1. To gain knowledge about the different medicinal plants commonly grown in a kitchen garden and their uses. 

Activity Overview:

As part of the MC Botany BOT-131 Kitchen Gardening course, a field study trip was organized on 30^th September 2025 to the garden at Satpal Arboretum, Satpal. A total of 28 students from F.Y. B.A. and F.Y. B.Com. participated in the trip, accompanied by Dr. Janet F. Vaz e Mascarenhas, faculty member of the Department of Botany.

The Satpal Arboretum is a well-established centre for the conservation and study of diverse tree and plant species. The arboretum also includes a nursery, fernery, orchid house, cactus house and a section for rare and endangered plant species. One of its special features is the Medicinal Garden Section, which is designed to promote awareness about plants used in Ayurveda and Unani systems of medicine. During the visit, the students observed several plant species including medicinal plants such as turmeric, pepper, ginger, lemon grass, etc., which are commonly grown in a kitchen garden and also learnt about their uses and cultivation practices.

The field study trip to the garden at Satpal Arboretum was an enriching educational experience that enhanced the students’ understanding of the subject beyond classroom learning. 

Outcome of the Activity:

1. Students gained knowledge about the different medicinal plants commonly grown in the kitchen garden and their uses.

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