Gardens and Herbs in Urban Space

Between block 718 and 720 at Admiralty, there lies a quiet and charming community garden frequently visited by residents around that area as well as from afar. A large shade with a round table and chair at the entrance of the garden provides a perfect place for visitors to rest. This is a place where students from primary and secondary schools learn how to sow seeds, transplants seedlings, weed and harvest the produce from the garden. These organic produce (no chemical fertilizers nor insecticides) also benefit the community at large! A recent batch of kailan have just been harvested and were given to a nursing home. We hope that these fresh produce would make up a nutritious meal for the elderly at the home! Gardening starts from young! There are some birds in a large-size cage and some tortoises in the ponds as well. These are definitely going to attract the attention of young visitors. I would encourage parents to bring their young children to use the garden as their regu

I love to see plants grow. It gives me hope. It helps me to experience life from a different perspective: patience. In my small garden outside my flat, I have mints, aloe vera, air plants, mulberry, red pandan leaves, cacti and orchids. I make use of the space around our refuse disposal chute and beatify it as a 'garden' and share my joy and love for plants with my neighbours. This has often became our conversation starters! Location: Level 6