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 [Update on 27 August 2025: This session is cancelled.]
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
POP-UP SHOWCASE BOOTH
Orchid Discoveries: An Introduction to Orchid Hybridisation
Discover how the Gardens grow orchid hybrids using the process of micropropagation. Learn about the materials used and the step-by-step transplantation of orchid plantlets from flask to pot. Join us at Burkill Hall, at the National Orchid Garden for an insightful session on this cultivation technique.
Date : Wednesday, 26 November 2025
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.
TOUR
New Behind-the-Scenes: Inside the National Orchid Garden Nursery
Have you ever wondered how the National Orchid Garden (NOG) maintains its vibrant orchid displays and supports the Gardens' orchid breeding programme? Join our colleagues from the Living Collections team to learn about their work in the orchid nursery!
Over 1.5 hours, attendees will learn about:
1. Horticultural work at the NOG
2. How orchids are grown and maintained in the Nursery
3. Environmental sustainability practices
Date : Saturday, 29 November 2025
Time : 10.00 – 11.30 am
Venue : Orchid Plaza, Entrance of National Orchid Garden (Clock Tower)
Tour Fee : $15.00 per adult or child
Admission Fee: Admission tickets to be purchased separately at the ticketing counter on the actual day of programme (after attendance-taking and before the start of tour). Please show a valid proof of identity at the ticketing counter to enjoy prevailing concession rates.
For more information regarding admission, please click here.
(Please click here to register.)
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, 6 December 2025
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 enquiry, please contact the SBG Education Branch through email.
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