Talks and Demonstrations at Gardeners Day Out

Talks and Demonstrations by Experts and Community Gardeners

A signature event, Gardeners' Day Out promises an entire weekend of gardening and lifestyle activities for everyone. Favourite highlights include a Gardeners' Market, Food Bazaar, free talks and demonstrations, free garden tour of HortPark and kids' activities like storytelling and art & craft!

Free Admission unless otherwise stated

Botanical Dyes, Natural Fibres and Us

By Ms Autumn Brown, WithAutumn

Time: 9.15 am – 10 am
Venue: Lifestyle Corner 

Explore the world of natural dyes and fibres as you pick up ways to make use of plant parts, and gain a better appreciation for Mother Nature.

Lucky Air Plant Décor [福到空凤]

By Mr Kevin Cheong, Pick a Plant

Time: 10.15 am – 11 am
Venue: Lifestyle Corner 

Get to know more about this unique plant that does not need soil to thrive, and use it as part of an attractive display for Chinese New Year!

What Fed Your Soil Feeds You

By Mr Lee Jin Long, Doo Worx

Time: 11.15 am – 12.15 pm
Venue: Lifestyle Corner

Gain a better understanding on how soil health matters to the things you grow for food and how to assess the nutritional value of your harvest.

How to Grow Using Little or No Soil

By Mr Ben Thum, Community in Bloom (CIB) Ambassador

Time: 9.15 am – 10 am
Venue: MPH

Get tips on growing nutrient-dense edibles which require little or no sunlight.

 

 

The Art of Kokedama

By Uncle Tony, Community in Bloom (CIB) Ambassador

Time: 10.30 am – 11.30 am
Venue: MPH 

Learn to make a bonsai display with live mosses, eliminating the need for an expensive pot.

Orchid Disasters – Pests and Diseases

By Dr John Elliott, Orchid Society of South-East Asia (OSSEA)

Time: 10.30 am – 11.30 am
Venue: Flower Room

Orchids may suffer from a host of pests and diseases. Find out how to tackle these ailments using organic solutions, commercial insecticides or fungicides.