August to December 2025
TALK
Growing Gingers for your Kitchen
The Ginger family – Zingiberaceae – includes a variety of edible plants that are enjoyed around the world. While many are grown for culinary purposes, others are cultivated as ornamental plants or used in traditional medicine. In fact, not just the rhizomes, but also the leaves and flowers of some ginger species are edible, offering a unique combination of fragrance, flavour, and spice that makes them popular as both ingredients and natural remedies. This talk will focus on three ginger species that are ideal for beginners and apartment dwellers: Common ginger (Zingiber officinale), Turmeric (Curcuma longa) and Cekur (Kaempferia galanga). These three ginger species can be grown in pots, making them perfect for urban gardeners looking to add fresh, homegrown spices to their kitchen.
Over 1 hour, attendees will learn about:
- Ecological habitats and distribution
- Plant characteristics
- Light, fertiliser and potting media requirements
- Propagation methods of Common Ginger, Turmeric and Cekur
Date : Saturday, 2 August 2025
Time : 10.00 – 11.00 am
Venue : Centre for Education and Outreach
Fee : Free
(Please click here to register.)
TALK
Nature’s Minimalists: Air Plants
Tillandsias, (or air plants, are admired by plant hobbyists for their beautiful silver-green colour and form. These epiphytic plants have minimal maintenance requirements and do not need soil to grow. Join us to learn about the characteristics of air plants and their native habitats, as well as how to make them flourish.
Over 1 hour, attendees will learn about:
- Ecological habitats
- Unique plant characteristics – extreme epiphytism and hair-like structures on leaf surfaces
- Mesic and xeric conditions
- Light, fertiliser and watering requirements
- Propagation methods
Date : Saturday, 16 August 2025
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:
- What is an Orchid?
- Diversity of orchids
- Basic needs of an Orchid
- Transplanting and propagation methods
- Caring for your Orchid
Date : Saturday, 30 August 2025
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.)
TALK + TOUR
Explore the World of Pitcher Plants (Nepenthes)
Find out more about carnivorous plants that lure, trap and devour insects! Discover how these plants can flourish in your home and learn more about the basic morphology, ecology, care requirements, and propagation methods of pitcher plants (Nepenthes).
Over 1.5 hours, attendees will learn about:
1. Ecological habitats and relationships
2. Unique plant characteristics – e.g., seeing how the leaves can be modified into tendrils and pitchers filled with digestive fluid
3. Light, fertiliser and potting media requirements
4. Propagation methods
Date: Saturday, 13 September 2025
Time: 10.00 – 11.30 am
Venue: Centre for Education and Outreach
Fee: $15.00/- per adult
New Walk in Nature: A Guided Nature Immersion programme
This immersive programme invites participants to deepen their connection with the natural world through a series of guided invitations at tranquil spots within the Singapore Botanic Gardens.
1. Engage in sensory awareness exercises to heighten their perception of nature
2. Learn techniques for mindful observation of the natural environment
3. Participate in nature-inspired reflective activities
4. Discover the principles of nature connection and its benefits for well-being
Led by an experienced nature guide, this walk is designed to foster a sense of interconnectedness with nature, reduce stress, and deepen appreciation for nature and the environment. Suitable for all fitness levels. Please dress appropriately for a 2 hour walk through the Gardens taking account of the heat.
- Water bottle for hydration
- Rain protection gear (e.g., poncho, umbrella) – session will embrace wet conditions
- Sun protection gear (e.g., sunscreen, hat/cap) – session will embrace hot conditions
Date : Saturday, 6 September 2025 (Please click here to register.)
Date : Saturday, 11 October 2025 (Please click here to register.)
Date : Saturday, 8 November 2025 (Please click here to register.)
Venue : Meeting Point is at the Centre for Education and Outreach (1F Cluny Road, Singapore 259602)
Fee : $35.00/- per participant
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