Gardeners' Day Out at HortPark
Sat, 14 Jan 2023
09:00AM - 15:00PM
People of all ages and families
Don’t miss out on a series of exciting talks, workshops and guided tours at HortPark on every 3rd Saturday of the month.
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.
January 2023 Gardeners’ Day Out
MarketPlace
Calling all gardening and nature enthusiasts!
There are over 50 booths for your favourite potted plants, gardening related items or nature-related lifestyle products. Whatever you are searching for, you will find it here!
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Date
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14 January 2023 |
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Time
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9 am – 3 pm
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Venue
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Multi-Purpose Hall, Exhibition Gallery and Greenhouse Open Space @ HortPark
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For the list of retailers, click here.
Plant Clinic
Having trouble with your plant? Our Plant Health Specialists are back!
Join them to discuss the plant health issues that may be bothering your plants. The clinic will also feature exhibits of common plant pests and diseases, as well as various soil types highlighting their differences in colour and texture.
Feel free to bring along your plants or some photos for an assessment at the clinic!
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Date
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14 January 2023 |
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Time
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9 am – 3 pm
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Venue
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Flower Room @ HortPark
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Gardening Talk
Orchids Growing Series
Known as the “Queen of Orchids’, Cattleya and its hybrids can be easily recognised by its shape, size, and overall beauty. If you are interested to know how to grow Cattleya under LED lights, join Mr Paul Chong from OSSEA, who had received an Award of Merit from the American Orchid Society for one of his unique orchids.
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Title
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Growing Cattleyas under LED lights
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Speaker
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Mr Paul Chong, The Orchid Society of South East Asia (OSSEA)
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Date
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14 Jan 2023
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Time
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10 am – 11 am
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Venue
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Fruit Room @ HortPark
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Registration has closed.
Workshop
The Habit of Your Plant Workshop
Discover the intricate details of your houseplants while creating your own plant fragment packet with botanical artist, Loh Xiang Yun. These plant fragment packets are a great way to organise your collection of dried flowers, leaves, seeds, and more. The workshop will end with a tour of the artist’s botanical exhibit at the Gallery.
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Title
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The Habit of Your Plant
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Conducted by
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Loh Xiang Yun
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Date
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14 Jan 2023
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Time
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1 pm – 2.30 pm
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Venue
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Fruit Room @ HortPark
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Registration has closed.
Family Activities
Botanical Sketch Challenge
Check out the winning entries of December's Botanical Sketch Challenge! Congratulations to all the winners and a BIG THANK YOU to all of you who have participated.
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Want to see your drawing featured here? Look out for our next Botanical Sketch Challenge in April!
Sakura Charm
Cherry blossoms often reminds people of Spring. Join this craft session and bring home your own Sakura Charm! This fun hands-on activity is suitable for all, ages 4 and above. Adult supervision is required for children 7 years and under.
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Sakura Charm
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Conducted by
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Happy Hands Can
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Date
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14 Jan 2023
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Time
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9.30 am – 12.30 pm
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5 – 15 mins |
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Venue
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Multi-Purpose Hall @ HortPark
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Registration has closed. Fees1 apply.
Fees1 $10 per activity pack, payable to trainer(s).
Tours
Garden 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.
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Tour
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14 Jan 2023
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Bees and Butterflies Tour
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9 am – 10 am |
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Skyrise Greenery Tour
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9 am – 10 am |
Registration has closed.