Talks and Workshops for Adults (May and June 2024)
TALK
Nature’s Minimalists: Air Plants
Tillandsia, or air plants, are admired by plant hobbyists for their beautiful silver-green colour and form. These epiphytic plants have minimal maintenance requirements and do not need soil to grow. Join us to learn about the characteristics of air plants and their native habitats, as well as how to make them flourish.
Content:
- Ecological habitats
- Unique plant characteristics – extreme epiphytism and hair-like structures on leaf surfaces
- Mesic and xeric conditions
- Light, fertiliser and watering requirements
- Propagation methods
Date: Saturday, 4 May 2024
Time: 10.00am – 11.00am
Venue: Centre for Education and Outreach
Fee: Free
Please click here to register.
WORKSHOP
Introduction to Growing Orchids (Workshop)
Did you know that the majority of tropical orchids are epiphytes? This means that they grow on trees and not in the ground. Learn more about these orchids and their growing needs, and bring home an orchid plant from this workshop to start your gardening journey.
Content:
- What is an orchid?
- Diversity of orchids
- Basic needs of an orchid
- Transplanting and propagation methods
- Caring for your orchid
Date: Friday, 10 May 2024
Time: 10.00am – 12.00pm
Venue: Centre for Education and Outreach
Fee: $45.85/- per participant (inclusive of all materials)
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WORKSHOP
Grow your Edibles Indoors (Part 1): Understanding Your Plants and Your Space
This hands-on workshop introduces participants to the basic growing needs of edible plants. Participants will also learn how to assess their indoor space to identify suitable spots for growing edible plants.
Content:
- Basic needs of edible plants
- Introduction to grow lights
- Microgreens
- Leafy greens
This is the first of our two-part “Grow Your Edibles Indoors” series. While it is not compulsory to sign up for both parts together, participants are strongly encouraged to do so to maximise the learning benefits. Click here to find out more about the second part.
Date: Saturday, 8 June 2024
Time: 9.30am – 12.30pm
Venue: Centre for Education and Outreach
Fee: $50.94/- per participant (inclusive of all materials)
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POP-UP SHOWCASE BOOTH
Orchid Discoveries: An Introduction to Ornamental Orchids
Discover the unique characteristics of orchids by observing their beautiful flowers, graceful forms and growth habits. Get a glimpse of the various pots and media we use for potting orchids. Join us at Burkill Hall to learn more about these captivating plants.
Date: Wednesday, 12 June 2024
Time: Drop in anytime from 10.00am – 11.00am
Venue: Burkill Hall, National Orchid Garden
Fee: Admission fees to the National Orchid Garden apply
No registration required.
WORKSHOP
Grow your Edibles Indoors (Part 2): Planting Media and Plant Propagation
Plants grow in soil, but is soil the only suitable growing medium? This hands-on workshop introduces you to the different components of planting media and focuses on what is suitable for growing edibles indoors. Learn to craft suitable growing mixes for your plants and master basic propagation techniques for a thriving indoor garden.
Content:
- Troubleshooting of problems encountered by participants when growing edible plants (case studies from Part 1)
- Types of planting media
- Plant propagation techniques
- Transplanting of seedlings
This is the second of our two-part “Grow Your Edibles Indoors” series. While it is not compulsory to sign up for both parts together, participants are strongly encouraged to do so to maximise the learning benefits. Click here to find out more about the first part.
Date: Saturday, 29 June 2024
Time: 9.30am – 12.30pm
Venue: Centre for Education and Outreach
Fee: $50.94/- per participant (inclusive of all materials)
Please click here to register.
Registration & Payment
To e-register for our Scheduled Programmes for Adults (Individuals), please click on the hyperlink located at the respective programmes. The page will be directed to the online registration platform.
Registration is on a first-come-first-served basis. Please note that the closing date of registration for each workshop is two working days prior to the commencement of the programme, or when class is full, whichever is earlier.
Upon successful submission of online registration, registrants will be immediately redirected to the PayPal. To secure a slot, we accept payment via NETS or Debit/Credit card (VISA or Mastercard only). Please ensure that the pop-up blocker is temporarily disabled and your device generating the one-time password (OTP) for payment is ready.
Please note that payment made is not refundable.
In the event the workshops are fully subscribed, you will be placed on our waitlist and will not be directed to PayPal.
Confirmation Email
We require a minimum of 10 participants to confirm a programme. A confirmation email will be sent to you when a programme is confirmed. If you do not hear from us one week prior to commencement of workshop, please contact us.