Don’t miss out on a series of exciting talks, workshops and guided tours at HortPark on every 3rd Saturday of the month. Mark these dates in your calendar:
20 May 2023
17 Jun 2023
15 Jul 2023
Bring your own reusable bags and start shopping for your favourite plants and gardening materials at the MarketPlace!
There will also be webinars and online demonstrations by experts, virtual garden tours, fun activities and an e-marketplace directory with gardening-related promotions. You can also watch new and existing videos available on NParksSG YouTube. Read on for more information.
MarketPlace Booth Application
Looking to sell your plants, gardening/ nature-related items and lifestyle products at GDO? Take up a booth at the MarketPlace. Links to the online application form will be available during the window period.
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Booking Window Period |
HortPark Booth Locations |
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15 Apr, 20 May & 17 Jun 2023
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Apply from 1 Mar 2023 (10 am) – 8 Mar 2023 (5 pm).
Registration has closed.
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1) Multi-Purpose Hall
2) Exhibition Gallery
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3) Greenhouse Open Space (May and Jun)
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15 Jul, 19 Aug & 16 Sep 2023
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Apply from 1 Jun 2023 (10 am) – 8 Jun 2023 (5 pm).
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1) Multi-Purpose Hall
2) Exhibition Gallery
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*Booths will be allocated via computerised balloting and applicant's requests for the particular month/s are not guaranteed. Successful applicants will be notified after 14 working days of application window’s closure. No refund shall be processed for any cancellation for all confirmed booking.
May 2023 Gardeners’ Day Out
MarketPlace
Calling all green thumbs and nature enthusiasts! Get ready to immerse yourself in a world of plants, gardening accessories, and nature-inspired lifestyle products at our upcoming Gardeners’ Day Out.
With over 70 booths to explore, there is something for everyone. Don’t miss this wonderful opportunity to connect with fellow gardening enthusiasts, discover new trends, and shop to your heart’s content. Mark your calendars and join us for a fun-filled day with lots of greenery and creativity!
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Date
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20 May 2023 |
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Time
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9 am – 3 pm
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Venue
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Exhibition Gallery, MPH and Green House Open Space @ HortPark
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For the list of retailers, click here.
Online Video
Recap: Reblooming Your Orchids (via NParksSG YouTube)
Interested to get your orchids to bloom more frequently? Tune in to this video featuring Mr How Wai Ron (Senior Manager), from the National Orchid Garden at Singapore Botanic Gardens, and learn useful tips on how to get your orchids to bloom again!
Gardening Talk
Are you ready to take your gardening skills to the next level? Join our upcoming talk and learn how to create the perfect soil mix for your plants! Other than water and sunlight, nutrients also play an important role in the survival of plants. Creating a suitable soil mix is essential to your indoor plants as the environment varies at different space.
From Anthuriums, Philodendrons, to trees, Mr Mohammed Effendi Bin Mohammed Sani will share tips for tweaking your soil mixes using the same group of ingredients, so your indoor garden can thrive and flourish. This is also a great opportunity to connect with fellow plant enthusiasts to learn and exchange gardening knowledge! Register early to secure your spot. The first 30 registrants will receive a soil sample mix – it’s the perfect way to get started on your indoor gardening journey.
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Title
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Finding The Right Soil Mix
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Speaker
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Mr Mohammed Effendi Bin Mohammed Sani
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Date
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20 May 2023
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Time
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1.30 pm – 2.30 pm
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Venue
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Fruit Room @ HortPark
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Registration opens on 8 May 2023. Click here to register.
Workshop
Discover the secrets on keeping orchids thriving for a longer time. Sign up for this interactive workshop and learn about the common orchids in Singapore, and how to grow them on a mount like a pro.
You will get hands-on experience and all materials will be provided. Spots are limited to 25 registrations, so sign up early to avoid disappointment.
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Title
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Growing Orchids in Singapore
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Speaker
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Ms Leong Yuan Wah, OSSEA member
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Date
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20 May 2023
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Time
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10 am – 11.30 am
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Venue
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Fruit Room @ HortPark
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Click here to register. Fees1 apply and are payable to trainers.
1Fees: $30 per pax (Public), $25 per pax (OSSEA members).
Family Activities
Garden Bouquet
Looking for a fun and sustainable way to elevate your floral arrangement skills? Join this activity where you will learn how to create a bouquet using fresh foliage and upcycled materials. Stocks are limited so join us early to avoid disappointment.
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Date
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20 May 2023
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Time
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9 am – 11 am
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Venue
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Exhibition Gallery @ HortPark
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This is a walk-in activity, free for all to participate.
Travelling Art Cart
HortPark is hosting a limited-time exhibition of Travelling Art Carts that showcase stunning artworks inspired by nature from the National Gallery Singapore’s (NGS) National Collection. The Gallery’s artist-educators will be present to guide you through these fun, hands-on activities that will teach you about the world of nature art. Don’t miss this chance to immerse yourself in the beauty of nature and art.
Be sure to catch them while they are here, as there will be a different theme each time. The upcoming theme is "Man and Environment" and the tote bag printing activity was desgined by students from LASALLE College of the Arts.
This programme is in collaboration with NGS, click here to find out more.
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Conducted by
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National Gallery Singapore |
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Date
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20 May 2023
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Time
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9 am – 3 pm
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Duration
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10 – 15 mins per activity |
Venue
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Level 1, Outside MPH @ HortPark |
This is a walk-in activity, free for all to participate.
Tours
Garden Tours
Sign up for our guided tours by clicking on the links below. Registration is on a first-come-first-served basis, limited to 20 pax per session.
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Date
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Tour
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Time |
Registration |
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20 May 2023
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Bees and Butterflies Trail Tour
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9 am – 10 am |
Click here |
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Skyrise Greenery Tour
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9 am – 10 am |
Click here |
Registration opens on 8 May, 10 am.
Past Editions of Gardeners' Day Out
Check out our previous editions of Gardeners' Day Out by clicking on the links below!