Sri Lanka, July 25 -- In the Manana village in Horawala, Welithenna, some five kilometres from Mathugama town is a haven of rare plants of Sri Lanka.

It is located alongside a small sale outlet of organically grown fruits, vegetables and heirloom rice varieties of this country and other such products which includes diverse sun dried fruits and vegetables.

Within the plant nursery is a small garden space replete with a stone table and bench where visitors can enjoy traditional teas and coriander. Along with these refreshing drinks come sweetmeats such as Kavum served totally devoid of oil because it has been steamed after frying. The brainchild of this initiative; 41 year old Suranga Lakshan Kariyawasam, has by now, within the five years...