Retired Punjab Agricultural University (PAU) professor M.S. Aulakh has dedicated his post-retirement years to cultivating a vibrant garden, transforming his Ludhiana home into a horticultural haven. Alongside his wife, he nurtures diverse flower varieties, including seven shades of lantana, some with unique color-changing properties. Their garden also features vertical structures for growing vegetables like cucumbers and gourds, reflecting Aulakh's belief in household self-sufficiency and efficient space utilization for greenery.