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 >

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 >

Containers used for Gardening – Tips and Ideas The main challenge in beginning container gardening is at the planning stage. There are many ways in which you can obtain information on container gardening, such as the Internet, local library, or local bookstore. These resources can give you valuable information from beginning this type of gardening, to seeing it to fruition. Size of Container There is a wide range of container sizes available to begin your container garden. The containers range … Read More >

The following are a few guiding principles that you can abide by in order to grow a garden that flourishes in partial or full shade. Choose the right type of shade. You can choose from a variety of shades depending on what type of plants you want to grow. One of the basic things to keep in mind is to choose a spot which gets direct sunlight especially in the morning. During the afternoon, the shade will protect the plants from … Read More >