Gardening & Nature
23 Sep (Sat)
| Time | Program | Speaker |
|---|---|---|
| 10am – 11am | Pot-a-Plant! | Edible Garden City |
| 11am – 12pm | Companion Planting as Pest Management | Nagib Elimad (City Sprouts) |
| 2pm – 3pm | Introduction of Preserved Moss | Arnold (Koke.zen) |
24 Sep (Sun)
| Time | Program | Speaker |
|---|---|---|
| 10am – 11am | Pot-a-Plant! | Edible Garden City |
| 11am – 12pm | Companion Planting as Pest Management | Ian Sim (City Sprouts) |
| 1pm – 2pm | All About Mushrooms | Liam Lee (Mushroom World Academy) |
| 2pm – 3pm | Plant Care & Styling | Leo Tay |
More on the talks
Companion Planting as Pest Management by City Sprouts
Nagib Elimad (Saturday) , Ian Sim (Sunday)
23 Sep (Sat), 11am – 12pm
24 Sep (Sun), 11am – 12pm
Companion planting is a sustainable and ecologically friendly gardening technique that harnesses the natural relationships between plants to enhance crop health and minimise pest damage. City Sprouts currently adopts this method in our community gardens of strategically planting different plants in close proximity to one another to promote mutually beneficial interactions that deter pests, improve soil quality, and optimise overall yields. By taking advantage of the chemical, physical, and biological properties of various plants, gardeners can effectively reduce the need for synthetic pesticides and create a more harmonious and self-sustaining growing environment.
Introduction of Preserved Moss by Arnold (Koke.zen)
23 Sep (Sat), 2pm – 3pm
Starting off from an undergrad student who found an interest in making terrariums during COVID-19 as a hobby, Arnold grew his hobby into a business! In this talk, he will share how Koke.zen started and how his business shifted to sharing the benefits of preserved moss.
Pot-a-Plant! by Edible Garden City
23 Sep (Sat), 10am – 11am 24 Sep (Sun), 10am – 11am
Come pot a plant to take home with you and start your edible growing journey!
- Learn how to pot a cutting
- Get tips to nurture it into a productive plant for fresh harvest to add to your meals
- Did you know that tending to your plant can be very therapeutic and good for mental well-being?
- Kids who learn about growing their own food waste less food and this is taking a step towards contributing to food resiliency and sustainability!
All About Mushrooms by Liam Lee (Mushroom World Academy)
24 Sep (Sun), 1pm – 2pm
Learn all about mushrooms, how they can be harnessed to provide environmental benefits and contribute to ecological well-being. Join this talk and jump start your mushroom growing journey with Mushroom World Academy now!
Plant Care and Styling by Leo Tay
24 Sep (Sun), 2pm – 3pm
In this talk, learn tips and tricks on how to style your home with plants based on your interior design. A crash course too, on optimal plant selection to suit different conditions in one’s home!
