The World of Organic Gardening – A Singapore Gardeners viewpoint Organic gardening isn’t without its controversies. On one hand, some claim that edible produce grown using organic methods are sweeter, healthier and much better for the land the crops are grown on. On the other hand, others say that whether it’s organic or not doesn’t make a difference to the taste of the crops grown or to the soil the plants grow on. I’ve always preferred the idea of using the organic method over chemical, … Read More >

Here is a great Gardening Tip You must have seen them, those little packets around about the same size as a tea bag and you find them in all kinds of products. They are there because Silica Gel is a desiccant. It’s sole purpose in the product you buy is to adsorb and hold onto any humidity that may exist within the product or packaging. You often find these little Silica Gel Packets in electrical goods, leather products, handbags, purses and the like. You may even come … Read More >

Gardening, whether it be in your own or a community garden is considered by many to be the most satisfying hobby, pastime or job on earth. For gardeners, it does not matter what they might be doing in the garden, planting a new Tree or Shrub, admiring the flowers, working on the vegetable plot or just pottering around, they find it satisfying, relaxing, therapeutic and giving them peace of mind into the bargain. It provides a private space of calm … Read More >

Bougainvillea make great Outdoor or Indoor plants. The Bougainvillea makes a great plant for most gardens, by most I mean those that are situated in the warmer garden zones. Fast growing in most cases and can be used in many situations - climbing, rambling, trailing, free-standing and makes a great Bonsai. In the colder climates they are considered tender and usually used as either a patio plant and brought under cover in the winter or used as a house plant and maybe placed … Read More >