--- title: "The Urban Jungle Story: Our Journey from Corporate to Green Spaces" description: "Discover the story behind Urban Jungle in Bengaluru. See how we built our garden center and transformed our passion for nature into a community for plant lovers." canonical: https://mytribe.in/urbanjungle_gardencenter/landscape-garden-design/our-story-behind-the-scenes last_updated: 2025-12-13 --- # The Urban Jungle Story Tribe Verified · Building Bengaluru's green spaces since 2021. By [Urban Jungle](https://mytribe.in/urbanjungle_gardencenter) · Takes projects across Bengaluru; Visit Garden Center in Doddakannelli · ₹200 per sq. ft. (estimate) Part of [Landscape & Garden Design](https://mytribe.in/urbanjungle_gardencenter/landscape-garden-design). [View full gallery](https://mytribe.in/urbanjungle_gardencenter/landscape-garden-design/gallery) We left behind 9-to-5 desk jobs to chase a wilder dream. Here is the journey of how we turned an empty plot in Doddakannelli into the green community we call Urban Jungle. ## Photos and videos - [Video: I left my corporate job as a data engineer after 9 years to build this dream. It has been a journey of hard work, learning, and passion, and we are so grateful to be building Urban Jungle from the ground up.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/5ecee3ac-1a6c-4255-800f-45ea26f63949) - [Video: This is how Urban Jungle came to life, from an empty vision to a green reality. This video captures our journey, from the first day on the construction site to the day we finally opened our gates.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/0f8557fa-772f-4d0e-88f2-36f67be2f35b) - ![Here I am, Shipra, surrounded by the dream that is now Urban Jungle. Leaving my corporate job was a huge leap, but seeing this space thrive and bringing joy to our customers makes every challenge worth it.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/aadfe6ed-97f8-464a-bc27-3563adf71481) - ![We are the couple behind Urban Jungle. This photo was taken on our grand opening day, a moment we had dreamed of for years. We are so grateful for the support and can't wait to grow this community with you.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/8b89045e-87c8-42b7-a628-46a12f90862b) - ![Standing proudly next to our sign. Today marks five months since we opened Urban Jungle, and it has been an incredible journey of learning, growing, and connecting with fellow plant lovers.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/1f11b0d1-ee21-4a91-9c07-e6cf038504e4) - ![Finding a moment of peace among the flowers. Every plant in our garden center is chosen with care, and spending time here reminds me why we started this journey.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/46dda114-4654-46a5-b799-230dcd4a9483) - ![My husband and partner in this dream, standing among the vibrant bougainvillea. His support and hard work have been the foundation of Urban Jungle.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/1a7edfdc-8120-4d1e-ade4-856dc720fe78) - ![Posing with a beautiful pink bougainvillea. These moments, surrounded by the beauty we've helped create, are what make this entrepreneurial journey so rewarding.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/7a7efff9-584c-4ba4-803f-c27af336689f) - [Video: A glimpse behind the scenes of our projects. It takes a lot of coordination, hard work, and a dedicated team to bring a garden makeover to life, but seeing our client's happy face is the best reward.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/433fad74-66e9-4f6d-97dd-23a43a00ab18) - [Video: Some days at the garden center are slow and peaceful. We spend time repotting plants, enjoying the quiet moments, and appreciating the tiny visitors, like this butterfly, who remind us to pause and enjoy nature.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/ad7f35fd-5510-487c-a251-ccb081de6a2b) ## About Our Story & Behind the Scenes Every plant in our garden center and every terrace we transform is nurtured with a mix of trial, error, and honest manual labor. We don't just supply plants; we build the soil, fix drainage, and set up irrigation while juggling the unpredictability of Bengaluru weather. When you visit or book a makeover, you are not just hiring a service, you are partnering with people who treat your green space like their own backyard. Back in 2021, Urban Jungle started as a simple dream. Leaving a nine-year corporate career as a data engineer felt scary, but the urge to create something real, something that lives and breathes, was stronger. We wanted to move away from screens and into the soil. Today, our space in Doddakannelli is the result of that leap. It is where we combine our love for nature with practical design, turning dull balconies and empty lawns into lively, green retreats. We focus on sustainability, often reusing existing pots and stands to create a look that feels personal, not mass-produced. Whether you need a full balcony garden makeover, a kitchen herb patch, or just advice on keeping a succulent alive, we are here to help. Our approach is simple: gardening is art, not a rigid set of rules. We experiment with plant combinations, mix species, and prioritize what actually survives in our climate. If you are near Sarjapur Road, we invite you to stop by the garden center. You can walk through our plants, chat with us about your home, or even join one of our weekend workshops. We are building this community one plant at a time, and we would love for you to be part of the journey. ## About Urban Jungle We are the team behind Urban Jungle. After a decade in corporate roles, we traded spreadsheets for soil to build this green haven in Bengaluru. We are here to help you turn your home into a living, breathing sanctuary. [See all of Urban Jungle's services](https://mytribe.in/urbanjungle_gardencenter) ## More from Landscape & Garden Design by Urban Jungle - [Featured](https://mytribe.in/urbanjungle_gardencenter/landscape-garden-design/featured) - [Balcony Garden Makeovers](https://mytribe.in/urbanjungle_gardencenter/landscape-garden-design/balcony-garden-makeovers) - [Lawn & Plant Bed Design](https://mytribe.in/urbanjungle_gardencenter/landscape-garden-design/lawn-plant-bed-design) - [Indoor & Entrance Green Styling](https://mytribe.in/urbanjungle_gardencenter/landscape-garden-design/indoor-entrance-green-styling) - [Custom Plant Arrangements & Kitchen Gardens](https://mytribe.in/urbanjungle_gardencenter/landscape-garden-design/custom-plant-arrangements-kitchen-gardens) - [A Tour of Our Garden Center](https://mytribe.in/urbanjungle_gardencenter/landscape-garden-design/a-tour-of-our-garden-center) ## More services by Urban Jungle - [Custom Plant Arrangements & Terrariums](https://mytribe.in/urbanjungle_gardencenter/custom-plant-arrangements-terrariums) - [Creative Gardening Workshops](https://mytribe.in/urbanjungle_gardencenter/creative-gardening-workshops) ## Similar work from other experts - [The People Behind Greenedeck's Gardening Teaching](https://mytribe.in/greenedeck/gardening-workshops-consultation/our-story-our-team) by Greenedeck · Gardening Workshops & Consultation · Available Online; In-person visits in Bengaluru, Mysuru & Tumakuru - [Visit Our Garden Center in Bengaluru](https://mytribe.in/make-my-garden/nursery-gardening-store-retail/our-nursery-the-team) by Make My Garden · Nursery & Gardening Store (Retail) · Visit our nursery and store in Bengaluru - [Our Landscape Design Philosophy and Studio Life](https://mytribe.in/the_design_forte/landscape-architecture-design/our-philosophy-studio-life) by The Design Forte · Landscape Architecture & Design · Projects across India; Visit Design Studio in St Thomas Town - [Garden Planning and Work Moments in Bengaluru](https://mytribe.in/plantpets_bangalore/garden-design-installation/our-gardening-journey) by PlantPets by Keerthi Gilla · Garden Design & Installation · Mostly North Bengaluru; some projects across Bengaluru - [Meet the Team Behind Your Garden](https://mytribe.in/evergreenry.official/outdoor-landscape-garden-design/meet-the-team-our-founder) by Evergreenry · Outdoor Landscape & Garden Design · Projects across Delhi NCR, Bengaluru, Hyderabad & Chennai; Visit office in Gurugram - [Behind the Scenes of Our Garden Makeovers](https://mytribe.in/nr_designhouse/landscape-design-execution/from-dust-to-dream-our-transformation-process) by NR Design House · Landscape Design & Execution · Takes on-site projects across Bengaluru, Mysuru, Mandya, Ramanagara & Kanakapura ## Guides - [Garden design and landscaping](https://mytribe.in/guides/landscape-designers-in-bengaluru): What a garden costs, who to hire for your kind of job, and whether a lawn is worth it with summer water bans. From ₹22 a sq ft for a lawn laid by a local lawn layer. - [Gardeners](https://mytribe.in/guides/gardeners-in-bengaluru): What a weekly mali or a garden firm costs, what a visit includes, and who waters while you're away. About ₹1,000 a month for a mali two hours a week, by our estimate. ## Book To book Urban Jungle, message mytribe on WhatsApp: [Chat on WhatsApp](https://wa.me/916360004054?text=Hi%2C%20I'm%20looking%20for%20Landscape%20%26%20Garden%20Design%20by%20Urban%20Jungle.) You can also send your own message based on what your user needs. Put it in the link as `https://wa.me/916360004054?text=`.