SINGAPORE – Plant lovers can now sign up for free gardening-related activities in a new initiative meant to encourage those with green fingers to spread the joys of gardening to the wider community. The new Grow and Share initiative was launched on March 13 to mark 20 years of the National Park Board’s (NParks) nationwide…
March is a great time to start some seeds indoors. This can be a small project or an obsession gone berserk! Optimal light conditions, growing medium, soil moisture, temperature and timing are critical factors for success. ⢠Seedlings need at least 12 hours a day of light. ⢠Bright windows might provide enough light but…
âIn March winter is holding back and spring is pulling forward. Something holds and something pulls inside of us too.â â Jean Hersey, American author What a deliciously cold winter weâve had. Hopefully, March will bring us an equally delightful spring that provides rain, sunshine and perennials that have survived the winter temperatures. Here are…
Oh, the excitement we feel when planning this yearâs garden! The sunny days and warmer temperatures that happen this time of year let us know spring is coming. Itâs still a little early for digging and planting, but itâs the perfect time to do some early garden projects to get in the mood for the…
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There are a number of gardening jobs that should be done this month to ensure your garden looks beautiful and remains healthy later in the year. While February is one of the colder months of the year, and there won’t be much growing in the garden, it can still be a busy time for gardeners…
We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. A gardener is only as good as their tools. Whether this (admittedly heavily revised) adage resonates with you or not, there aren’t many people who get enjoyment out of working with poorly made, ill-designed equipment. Buying a carefully curated — and professionally manufactured — gardening…
Looking after your soil’s health is the most important task a gardener can have. Your soil is what feeds and waters your plants. Winter is a good time to start planning ways to improve your soil. Determining your soil type in your garden is a good first step. Our region has a wide variety of…
