/articles/story-native-forests
Singapore’s landscape features a rich palette of green cover.
Our native vegetation is the tropical rainforest and the most ecologically diverse of this – the primary rainforest – can be found…
/articles/our-native-fruits
Did you know that there are edible fruit species that are native to Singapore?
Let’s look at a few unusual native edible fruit species that you may find while grocery shopping or spot while…
/articles/understanding-biopesticides
Biopesticides are certain types of pesticides obtained from natural materials such as animals, plants, bacteria, and certain minerals.
Biopesticides are used as safer alternatives to…
/articles/tips-growing-brassica-edibles
Did you know the Brassica genus consists of many commonly eaten vegetables?
In Singapore, Brassica edibles are highly popular and widely cultivated in our allotment/community gardens. They are…
/articles/flora-singapura
There's no better way to celebrate Singapore's birthday than to delve into its natural history. As Singapore transforms into a City in Nature, how about getting to know about some of the flora named…
/articles/six-reasons-revisit-lakeside-garden
Looking for a quick getaway this month? Make Lakeside Garden in Jurong your stop the next time you are out and about!
Opened in April 2019, Lakeside Garden is part of Jurong Lake Gardens,…
/articles/three-sustainable-horticulture-tips-0
As we transform Singapore into a City in Nature, we are seeing a growing interest towards edible horticulture. But while gardening with edible plants is a fun and rewarding activity that can produce…
/articles/hello-macritchie
MacRitchie Reservoir Park is a place many of us know and probably have visited over time, a popular spot for nature lovers and water sports enthusiasts alike.
Designed and built in 1867…
/articles/three-essential-herbs-and-spices-local-dishes
Geographically located at the centre of a network of trade routes, Singapore has played a vital role in the global herbs and spice trade for hundreds of years. Hailing from Indonesia, America, China…
/articles/three-sustainable-horticulture-tips
As we transform Singapore into a City in Nature, we are seeing a growing interest towards edible horticulture. But while gardening with edible plants is a fun and rewarding activity that can produce…
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/articles/weekend-trip-charoenkrung-bangkoks-newest-cool-neighbourhood
BANGKOK – Like the many Singaporeans who throng sprawling Chatuchak Market, upscale shopping district Siam and wholesale Platinum Fashion Mall (hauling along empty luggage for their loot), I too…
/articles/using-social-media-and-meeting-new-friends-how-retiree-stays-happy-and-healthy-75
Despite living alone for over a decade after his wife’s death, this former saw miller maintains an active social life to keep both body and mind in check
Every Tuesday, 75-year-old Lim Thiam…
/articles/masks-no-longer-required-public-transport-feb-13-singapore-moves-dorscon-green
SINGAPORE – Singapore will lift its remaining Covid-19 restrictions like requiring masks on public transport from next Monday, when the country adjusts its disease outbreak response to the lowest…
/articles/new-greens-your-plate-1
Tired of eating your usual greens and want to try something new? Try growing perennial vegetables that you can add to your diet.
Perennial vegetables refer to edibles that have a life span of…
/articles/new-greens-your-plate-0
Tired of eating your usual greens and want to try something new? Try growing perennial vegetables that you can add to your diet.
Perennial vegetables refer to edibles that have a life span of…
/articles/chinese-new-year-recipes-osmanthus-jelly-bunnies-and-sha-cha-jiang-fried-rice
SINGAPORE – Leap into the Year of the Rabbit and surprise your guests by pulling two bunny-themed dishes out of your home chef’s hat.
Jazz up fried rice with premium ingredients such as dried…
/articles/do-it-yourself-butterfly-garden
Love gardening and love admiring butterflies?
Bring nature into your home by combining both loves and creating your very own butterfly-attracting garden. Learn what kinds of flowers and plants…
/articles/old-and-bold-85-year-old-dynamo-role-model-living-longer-fuller-life
Go-getter Ratnam Periowsamy, a tech-savvy, friend-making public speaker, is inspiring this director of a longevity centre to rewrite the next chapter of her life.
Susana Concordo Harding…
/articles/retiree-77-turns-heads-community-work-art-using-80000-bottle-caps-bedok
SINGAPORE - Crouching down, a man in a batik shirt gingerly hammered another bottle cap into cement for a mosaic work of art in the middle of an open neighbourhood square in Bedok.
The artist…
/articles/artsy-heritage-gems-and-laid-back-getaways-taipei
TAIPEI – A walk through Taipei can take you back in time.
A rundown 1960s concrete block looms next to a neat 1920s brick building. A modest Qing Dynasty-era wooden house is snuggled…
/whats-on/activities/river-hongbao-2023
Time:
Fri, 20 Jan 2023
06:30 PM to 10:30 PM
Sat, 21 Jan 2023
06:30 PM to 12:15 AM
Sun, 22 Jan - Sat, 28 Jan 2023
02:30 PM to 10:30 PM
Join River Hongbao’s new bunny…
/whats-on/activities/nostalgia-mondays
Love music from ABBA, Bee Gees, The Beatles, Teresa Teng, 陈雷, Xinyao and more? Indulge in the warm embrace of nostalgia as we bring you the best soundtracks of the oldies!
Presenting Nostalgia…
/whats-on/activities/cny-sock-doll-goldfish-artseen
Sew a plush character!
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Important Notice
This programme/event is open to members of the National Library…
/whats-on/activities/cny-sock-doll-rabbit-artseen
Sew a plush character!
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Important Notice
This programme/event is open to members of the National Library…
/whats-on/activities/cny-sock-doll-pineapple-artseen
Sew a plush character!
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Important Notice
This programme/event is open to members of the National Library…
/whats-on/activities/cny-sock-doll-radish-artseen
Sew a plush character!
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Important Notice
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/whats-on/activities/nparks-concert-series-park-rockestrar-0
NParks Concert Series in the Park: Rockestra® is coming back on 29 October! 🎸
Head down to Fort Canning Park dressed to the nines as we celebrate the good ol’ times. Themed “Saturday Night…
/whats-on/activities/leap-livestreaming-101-time-your-life
Time: 04:00 PM – 06:00 PM
Take a leap into livestreaming & learn about the basics of video production and get hands-on experience with setting up for a livestream!
NOTE:…
/whats-on/activities/symphony-gardens
In line with Safe Management Measures for events exceeding 500 attendees, only fully vaccinated, recovered, medically ineligible individuals, or children aged 12 and below will be admitted.
A…
/whats-on/activities/leap-livestreaming-101-my-digital-life
Take a leap into livestreaming & learn about the basics of video production and get hands-on experience with setting up for a livestream!
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