Missing our signature event, Gardeners' Day Out?
You can now participate from the comfort of your own home, with online activities such as talks and demonstrations by experts, video tutorials of kids’ activities involving handicrafts, and promotions from gardening-related vendors. Videos will be released at 10 am.
On site, there are workshops and free guided tours in HortPark (with safe management measures). Check this page for monthly updates of our programme and schedule.
September 2021 Gardeners’ Day Out
Online Videos
The Garden Invasion Series: Air Plants (via NParksSG YouTube)
Tune in to our Garden Invasion series that features gardeners in Singapore with a passion for plants.
In this episode, we delve into the world of air plants! “Air-vid” Tillandsia-collector Daniel teaches us about air plants and how to care for them. Learn how to start your own Tillandsia garden and even make your very own air plant centrepiece as a home decoration or gift!
Watch this video on 18 Sep 2021, 10 am
Webinars
Nature vs Nature: Control Your Garden Pests the Natural Way (by Derrick Nyugen via Zoom)
Did you know that not all insects and parasites in your home garden are harmful? In fact, some of them can help with pest problems!
Learn from Derrick how to identify natural predators and parasitoids that can help you protect your garden, as well as which DIY plant-based insecticides you can use to manage garden pests the natural way.
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Venue
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Time
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18 Sep 2021
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Online on Zoom
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10 am – 11 am
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Registration closed
Talks
A Platter of Herbs (by Krystal Aw)
Have you ever faced difficulties in growing herbs meant for colder climates?
Join Krystal, a local grower and collector of Mediterranean and culinary herbs as she shares her experience on adapting and cultivating temperate herbs in our tropical climate.
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Date
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Venue
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Time
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18 Sep 2021
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Multi-Purpose Hall (MPH) @ HortPark
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9.30 am – 10.15 am
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Please note that this talk is for pre-registered participants only; no walk-ins allowed. This talk will be held on site with safe management measures for a limited number of participants. Successful registrants will be notified via a confirmation email.
Registration closed
Workshops
Learn the basics of caring for your plants at Rake Spade’s workshop for “Serial Plant Killers”!
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Date
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Workshop |
Venue
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Time
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| 18 Sep 2021 |
The Green Fingers - Gardening Crash Course for Serial Plant Killers |
Gardenia/Hibiscus Room @ HortHouse (CUGE), 394 Alexandra @ HortPark
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8am - 12 pm |
Due to safe management measures, this workshop can cater to a limited capacity of 13 participants on-site. Fee applies and registration for this workshop will be confirmed upon payment verification.
Please note that this workshop is for pre-registered participants only. Successful registrants will be notified on the workshop details via email. Rake Spade is a tenant at HortPark.
Registration closed
Guided Tours
Sign up for our guided tours by clicking on the links below. Each guided tour is limited to 20 pax only.
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Date
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Tour
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Time
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18 Sep 2021
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Thematic Gardens Tour
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9 am
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Edibles Discovery Tour
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9 am
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10.30 am
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Registration closed
Gardening Promotions Directory
Here are promotions offered by some merchants and hobbyists. Check out September and October's gardening directory
here to get your gardening-related materials!
Announcements
Gardeners’ Day Out will take a break in October as we prepare for the Singapore Garden Festival Horticulture Show 2021 (SGF Hort Show 2021). See you there!
Past Gardeners' Day Out
Check out our previous Gardeners' Day Out by clicking on the links below!