This is an unstitched book on a long sheet of paper, printed on both sides, which opens the scenes of the story. It is folded in small 7”x5” pages. Each page relates the story about the natural world of a horticulturist reaping the charm of his crops. Every block of land shown on each page is under the control of a gardener: Hiralal, Moolchand, Ramphool or Fiza Bano and Ikra Bano adding a personal touch to the narration, which begins with describing the rows of radish in the vegetable garden. Further on follows picturesque imagery of whatever occurs in open spaces of plantations, such as hordes of parrots, squirrels, an army of rats, birds and peacocks. During the night comes a bear from hilly jungles to eat sown potatoes. There are hazards like water shortage and tubewell engine failure. But when the storm clouds gather, the rain pours through and water surrounds the fields.
The journey of gardeners from sowing to ripening cycle is related in short and delightful text that would appeal to children. The imagery of green radish leaves popping out of the ground, flying parrots, then dry wells and dry vegetable patch paint the scene in familiar realistic colours.
The illustrations are stylized, displaying impressionistic images of the scenes. Rows of radishes flourishing underground and squares of plantations sustain the charm of a simple idea in this attractive picture book.