Gardens and Herbs in Urban Space

Though I grew up in my parents' farms and plantations in the first 20 years of my life, I always feel inadequate in many area when I start urban farming at the age of 50. Thanks to community friends of the same interest who share their urban farming experience and secrets. However, there are lots more to learn. In my quest for knowledge to become a more effective urban farmer, I stumble across Upstart University , an educational resource site for farmers. You can enroll into a $9.90 per month online course to start. OR you may choose to buy some downloadable (PDF) courses. There is a comprehensive step-by-step courses for you if your are serious about urban farming! Stop talking, start farming. Happy farming!

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...