Bollywood actress Preity Zinta has discovered a new passion that is keeping her grounded, quite literally. Since moving to Los Angeles with her husband Gene Goodenough, the 49-year-old has been building her own kitchen garden, or 'ghar ki kheti' as she lovingly calls it. With each new vegetable or fruit that sprouts from her carefully tended plants, Preity finds herself more connected to her roots in Himachal Pradesh.
How Preity Zinta discovered gardening during the pandemic
How does a global superstar find peace amid uncertainty? For Preity Zinta, the answer came from the soil. According to ANI News, Preity discovered gardening during the pandemic, and it became much more than just a hobby. Sharing on Instagram, she said gardening gave her 'a sense of security, happiness and hope' during that uncertain time. All the plants and trees featured in her garden were planted during the pandemic. What started as a way to pass lockdown days blossomed into a genuine love for growing her own organic vegetables and fruits.
Preity Zinta's Pink Lady Apple tree: A piece of Himachal in California
Preity has been regularly sharing glimpses of her thriving garden with fans through Instagram videos and reels. Each plant carries a story of home. In one post, she shows a Pink Lady Apple tree that reminds her of Himachal, joking, 'You can take a girl out of the Himachal but you cannot take Himachal out of a girl.' The apple tree took three years to finally produce fruit. When it did, Preity's joy was palpable. In the video, she shared how she would tell the tree, 'Please give me some apples,' and when it happened, she felt her prayers were answered.
Behind Preity Zinta's flourishing 'ghar ki kheti' stands her mother. The actress has mentioned her mom multiple times on Instagram, crediting her for teaching how to grow vegetables at home and inspiring quality time in the garden. This lovely family tradition continues in the heart of Los Angeles, thousands of miles from home.
Preity Zinta's expanding collection of fresh organic produce
Over the years, Preity Zinta has expanded her garden to a larger scale, cultivating fresh organic vegetables. Her Instagram reels show tomatoes, bell peppers, navel oranges, and green chillies, symbolizing her achievements in organic farming. Every harvest brings her joy, and she enjoys sharing these moments with followers. She said on Instagram, 'I'm loving it. This is the one good thing about this quarantine. I learnt how to grow my own green vegetables and spice up my life.'
In one caption, she wrote, 'Here's to eating organic living and healthy, and my ghar ki kheti,' capturing the essence of what the garden means to her. Preity chose to grow her own vegetables instead of buying them from a shop. Her chilli, apple, and tomato plants in Los Angeles are evidence of her love for the soil and her Himachali roots, where life began and home is always a seed away.
