Sasya Santhe ends today at UHS Campus
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The annual gardening and horticulture exhibition, Sasya Santhe, which commenced on July 10 at the UHS Campus along Vidyaranyapura-Yelahanka Road, will conclude today.
The event showcases various gardening supplies, including seed kits, saplings, grafts, and a collection of medicinal and aromatic plants.
Visitors can purchase vermicomposts, potting materials, gardening tools, bio pest control products and plant nutrients.
Additionally, organic products and fresh flowers are available for sale.
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The exhibition-cum-sale, hosted by the Regional Horticultural Research and Extension Centre (RHREC) and College of Horticulture, Bengaluru, will remain open until 6pm on July 13. The event welcomes visitors with free admission.
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