Despite facing challenges, Babita Kumar remains resilient. The Nadi resident left her work as a preschool teacher to focus on a hobby she loved dearly. Today, she works as a florist, a profession she has enjoyed for over 20 years.
“I love flowers, so I started planting them,” she said. “I also sell vegetable seedlings. I have a wide range of anthuriums, orchids, vegetable seedlings, and palm trees, and I sell them at McDonald’s in Nadi every Saturday.”
Ms Kumar also participates in flower shows in the Jetset Town. “Whenever I have the opportunity, such as the recent agriculture show in Nadi, I showcase my talents, and I am not only a planter, but also a florist. I do flower bouquets, wreaths, and make flower arrangements.”
According to Ms Kumar, flowers are not just her passion but a steady source of income. “I was a pre-school teacher at a Methodist Church-run kindergarten on Kennedy Avenue in Nadi at a time when my children were young. They were all in school, so it was very hard for me to work and pick them up from school.”
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Publication date:
Mon 13 Oct 2025
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