--- title: "Meet the Founders of Our Balcony Garden in Mangalore" description: "Learn about Poornima and Prajwal Shetty, the founders of Our Balcony Garden. We help Mangalore residents create beautiful, sustainable green sanctuaries." canonical: https://mytribe.in/sanjanashetty81/garden-decor-botanical-gifts/our-story-meet-the-founders last_updated: 2025-09-05 --- # The Story Behind Our Balcony Garden Tribe Verified · Mangalore-based green space experts since 2018 By [Poornima Shetty](https://mytribe.in/sanjanashetty81) · Visit stores in Kadri & Gandhinagar; Delivers across Mangaluru · ₹199 per gift hamper (estimate) Part of [Garden Decor & Botanical Gifts](https://mytribe.in/sanjanashetty81/garden-decor-botanical-gifts). [View full gallery](https://mytribe.in/sanjanashetty81/garden-decor-botanical-gifts/gallery) We turned our corporate backgrounds into a passion for green spaces. Meet the team dedicated to bringing nature into Mangalore homes. ## Photos and videos - ![Together in all our ups and downs, because it’s "Our" Balcony Garden. A photo of my husband Prajwal and me at our booth during the BNI Big Brands Expo.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/21339ad6-6302-4827-9c25-5f53c2f2cec1) - ![We were honored to be the cover story for the April 2024 issue of Property World Magazine. The feature, "Striking a Chord with Nature," tells the story of our journey with Our Balcony Garden.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/54da5b7e-8c8d-4c90-a9c0-102735ca3382) - [Video: A clip from my presentation at a BNI chapter meeting. I'm explaining our core services, from landscaping and gardening to our in-house manufacturing of premium fibre pots and our range of faux plants.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/57d001bd-ee6d-48b2-ad31-d42b4d92150f) - [Video: My husband and co-founder, Prajwal Shetty, shares the story of Our Balcony Garden. He explains how we started by promoting the "gift a plant" concept and grew into manufacturing our own customizable fibre planters.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/125704a5-ff84-45d5-a55a-82bc27256dcb) - ![A candid photo of Prajwal and me. Our journey as couple-entrepreneurs is about holding onto a dream and supporting each other through every step of the way.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/584ca438-933c-4ab1-a8ac-ae097f04cfa2) - ![An inside look at our cover story in Property World magazine. In this interview, we share the inspiration behind Our Balcony Garden and our mission to transform concrete jungles into green sanctuaries.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/07632cd1-535c-4f58-840d-4b2aaafaa362) - ![Another page from our feature in Property World magazine. Here, we discuss our vision for 'Living Balconies' and how we are addressing the market gap for quality, eco-friendly balcony decor in Mangalore.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/30f8905b-0975-450a-8ff2-64ca0c29a5ce) - ![A proud moment for us, receiving the "Excellence in Innovative Home Gardening Solution" award from the Times Group, as featured in Property World magazine.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/50a0c653-5b7f-4d99-9102-00e54be63ece) - [Video: A quick tour of our stall at the Big Brands Expo 2024. We showcased a wide range of our products, from small gifting plants to large statement planters and our signature OBG branding.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/243e975d-c415-470e-b3c8-018f91398a5f) - [Video: A short clip where I introduce myself as the founder of both LOL Studio and Our Balcony Garden. It's a privilege to be a part of initiatives that empower women in business.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/e996b529-f43b-4655-8aef-942c73827356) - [Video: A fun video showing my passion for the brand. Sporting our custom OBG cap, I'm in my element at a nursery, always on the lookout for beautiful plants for our clients.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/59aed523-16e1-4851-b593-1ff5c3fdb64b) - ![A shot of me in my element, surrounded by greenery. As a "boss babe" running multiple businesses, my passion for making homes beautiful is what drives me every day.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/2800023e-1814-4978-bc2e-bd606d2278c8) - [Video: A montage showing my passion and love for gardening. From speaking about plants to getting my hands dirty with potting, this is what Our Balcony Garden is all about.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/5ec16fd1-412d-4d46-8465-42d1041bc729) - [Video: A beautiful time-lapse video of a hibiscus flower blooming. It's a simple reminder to bloom where you are planted, a philosophy we cherish.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/f043ed62-b0de-4677-8ac0-59e87a4553bc) - [Video: My baby succulents! A close-up look at some of the beautiful and delicate succulents we have. They are one of my personal favorites.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/85dc9dce-3a4d-4151-8d58-b542f3c63028) - [Video: A quick and fun video showing my routine with some of my small succulent plants. A little bit of care and attention goes a long way.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/12ac6269-b67d-4157-ab8c-8f9e9542db10) ## About Our Story: Meet the Founders What began in 2018 as a shift from desk jobs to dirt-filled hands has grown into a full-fledged mission to make Mangalore greener. We are not just providing plants; we are personally walking through your space, listening to what your balcony needs, and manufacturing the very planters that house your new greenery. We are Poornima and Prajwal Shetty, the team behind Our Balcony Garden. Our journey did not start in a nursery, but in the corporate world. Like many in Mangalore, we felt the absence of green nooks in our concrete-heavy city. We wanted to bridge that gap between the desire for nature and the practicalities of urban maintenance. When we launched in 2018, our vision was simple: help Namma Kudla breathe. We realized that people were often intimidated by gardening because they did not know how to start or what would survive in our climate. That is why we shifted our focus to end-to-end solutions. We do not just sell pots or saplings; we design the entire environment. From developing our own line of lightweight, durable fibre planters to teaching clients which indoor plants actually thrive in Mangalore's humidity, every project we take on is a reflection of our commitment to sustainable living. We handle everything from landscape design to custom gifting, ensuring that whether you are a corporate office needing a lobby makeover or a resident wanting a balcony retreat, you get a space that is functional and personal. We believe in transparency, honesty, and most importantly, plants that actually stay alive. ## About Poornima Shetty We are Poornima and Prajwal, a couple-preneur team obsessed with bringing nature back into city homes. We trade our corporate hats for muddy gardening gloves because we genuinely believe a touch of green changes how you start your day. 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