POP-UP SHOWCASE BOOTH
^New Orchid Discoveries: Native Orchids of Singapore
Step into the world of Singapore's orchids at our Orchid Discoveries pop-up booth. While Singapore is world-renowned for its hybrid orchids, this showcase shines a spotlight on the native species that call our island home — from the epiphytes that grow in the forest canopy to the terrestrial orchids of our forest floors.

Date : Wednesday, 18 March 2026
Date (session 1) : Wednesday, 3 June 2026
Date (session 2) : Wednesday, 9 September 2026

Time : Drop in anytime from 10.00 – 11.00 am
Venue : Burkill Hall, National Orchid Garden 
Fee : Admission fees to the National Orchid Garden apply

No registration required. 

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TALK
Growing Gingers for your Kitchen

The Ginger family Zingiberaceae has various edible plants that are consumed worldwide. There are also gingers that are cultivated as ornamental plants and used in traditional medicine. The rhizomes, leaves and even flowers of some species are edible. Due to their fragrance and spicy taste, they are popular as spices and flavouring agents. This talk will cover Common ginger, Turmeric and Cekur. These three ginger species are suitable for beginners and apartment dwellers who prefer growing gingers in pots.

Over 1 hour, attendees will learn about:

1. Ecological habitats and distribution
2. Plant characteristics
3. Light, fertiliser and potting media requirements
4. Propagation methods of Common Ginger, Turmeric and Cekur

Date : Saturday, 28 March 2026

Time : 10.00 – 11.00 am

Venue : Centre for Education and Outreach  

Fee : Free

 

Please click here to register.

 

WORKSHOP

Introduction to Growing Orchids

Keen to do some soilless gardening? Try your hand at growing orchids! Many tropical orchid species and hybrids are epiphytic. They thrive well without soil. Bring home your own orchid plant to start your gardening journey.  

 

Over 2 hours, attendees will learn about:  

 

1.       What is an Orchid?  

2.       Diversity of orchids

3.       Basic needs of an Orchid

4.       Transplanting and propagation methods

5.       Caring for your Orchid

 

Date : Saturday, 11 April 2026

Date (repeat session 1) : Saturday, 1 August 2026

Date (repeat session 2) : Saturday, 3 October 2026

Time : 10.00 am – 12.00 pm

Venue : Centre for Education and Outreach

Fee : $50.00/- per participant (inclusive of all materials)

 

Please click here to register for the 11 April session.

 

WORKSHOP

From Kitchen to Garden: Exploring Asian Herbs and Spices

Join us for an immersive 3-hour workshop and learn about the herbs and spices commonly used in Asian cooking. Explore their rich historical significance, traditional uses as herbal remedies, and try out the different methods of propagation.

Over 3 hours, attendees will learn about:  

 

1.       Herbs vs spices, what sets them apart? 

2.       Various types of herbs, spices, and local products they are found in

3.       How to propagate of common herb and spice plants

 

Date : Saturday, 18 April 2026
Date (repeat session) : Saturday, 31 October 2026

 

Time : 9.00 am – 12.00 pm

Venue : Centre for Education and Outreach  

Fee : $55.00/- per participant (inclusive of all materials)

 

Please click here to register for the 18 April session.