We are so accustomed to seeing orchids in vases and bouquets, that it is easy to forget that they actually grow in the wild. But every so often, Singapore's native orchids set out to remind us of their presence - by flowering spectacularly all over the island at the same time.

For 2010, the International Year of Biodiversity, My Green Space will feature different perspectives on what biodiversity means to you and me. This article is part of a year-long series. "The library of life is burning, and we don't even know the titles of the books." - Dr Gro Harlem Brundtland, former director-general of the World Health Organisation

As the final installment in an epic film trilogy, "Lord of the Rings: Return of the King" was an action-fantasy spectacle that had fans and viewers riveted.The new documentary "Singapore Hornbill Project - Return of the King" may not have the same blockbuster glamour as its namesake, but is no less fascinating. This 40-minute film is about the hornbill, the King of the Forest, and the massive challenge of bringing it back to Singapore's forests.

Seagrasses are unassuming in their appearance, and are commonly mistaken for seaweed or algae. If you are unfamiliar with seagrasses, it will come as a surprise to you that they are closely related to the lily and ginger families!