Gardeners' Day Out at HortPark

Missing our signature event, Gardeners' Day Out?

You can now participate from the comfort of your own home, with online activities such as webinar and demonstrations by experts, virtual garden tours, family activities, and an e-marketplace with promotions from gardening-related vendors. Videos will be released at 10 am.

On site, there are talks, workshops and free guided tours in HortPark (with safe management measures). Check this page for monthly updates of our programme and schedule.

April 2022 Gardeners’ Day Out

Online Videos

In the Eyes of a Kid (via NParksSG YouTube)

Meet our little garden explorer, Omari! Together with his mummy, he will bring you on a journey to meet the different plants and beautiful animals living in HortPark, seen from his lens. 

Bring along your little ones on this virtual garden tour and join in the fun from the comfort of your home! 

Talks

Succulents at Home (by Mr Rayne Ang, Rayne or Shine Cacti & Succulents)

Succulents are reputed to be carefree plants that require low maintenance. To begin beautifying your homes with these lovely plants, this talk will help you to select suitable containers and the right soil mix, as well as understand how to feed and propagate your succulents.

Please note that this talk is for vaccinated, pre-registered participants only; no walk-ins are 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 has closed.

Workshops

Create Your Own Blooming Succulent Arrangements (By Mr Rayne Ang, Rayne or Shine Cacti & Succulents)

For reference only

With gorgeous forms and diverse colours, succulents have gained popularity among those looking for a small yet beautiful desk plant.

If you are looking for a perfect handmade gift for your loved ones or even yourself, wait no more! Join this workshop to create your very first succulent arrangement and transform it into a living work of art!

Please note that this workshop is for vaccinated, pre-registered participants only; no walk-ins allowed. Successful registrants will receive a confirmation from Rayne or Shine. Rayne or Shine is an external vendor and is unaffiliated with NParks.

Webinar

Managing Common Diseases of Fruit Trees (By Mr Azhari Zain, National Parks Board)

Growing fruit trees can be rewarding. However, they can also be easily vulnerable to diseases. Learn more about the idenfication of diseases on locally grown fruit trees and the methods of keeping the trees healthy.

Registration has closed.

Family Activity

*NEW* Botanical Sketch Challenge

Plant: Sedge species (Carex sp.)

Plant: Corkscrew Flower (Strophanthus preussii)

Winners will be notified via email by 2 May 2022. Selected artworks will also be featured on this webpage in May!

Tours

Guided Tours

Sign up for our guided tours by clicking on the links below. Each guided tour is limited to 20 pax only. Registration will close once all slots are taken up.

Registration has closed.

Plant Highlight

Zingiber singapurense, exclusive from NParks’ Pasir Panjang Nursery

Zingiber singapurense is a ginger species endemic to and named after Singapore. First discovered in our rainforests, this critically endangered plant favours shady and moist conditions. When in bloom, its beautiful cream-white flower perfectly complements its bright orange-red inflorescence.

Now available at Rake Spade @ HortPark, for a limited time only and while stocks last!

Gardening Promotions Directory