Reflections & Stories
25/4/24 – Okra, Tomato, and Basil galore
Today was dedicated with restocking the garden. After spending 2 sessions with the K1s, we depleted our stock of seedlings and plants. A third of us set off to transfer the tomato seedlings into larger pots. The rest either helped transplant coleus and basil, or...
29/2/24 – Transplanting Coleus, Cockscomb, Basil… (and a second welcome to the G9s!)
Today's session served as an introduction for the rest of the G9s who couldn't make it last time. Each G9 was paired up with a corresponding G11 who helped them learn the different techniques we use in Urban Gardening Propagation, such as transplanting, planting, and...
22/2/24 – Welcoming the new G9s!
Today, we welcomed two new G9s to the service! Despite the turnout being lower than expected as some G9s were sick, the G11s helped introduce the various areas, tools, and strategies we use in urban gardening. First, the G9s were introduced to the soil-making process,...
29/1/24 – Back with the K1s and Goodbye to the G10s
Today we visited the K1s to help clear out our inventory while also keeping up with our regular maintenance of their garden. We split up into two groups and recruited some K1s who were interested in our activity. We're pleased to say that they got through the plants...
18/1/24 – Transplanting Lemon Balm, Basil, and Mint
After returning from winter break, our gardeners were itching to get back into the swing of things. Due to the rooftop garden being left unmaintained throughout the three-week break, our first order of business was to clean up the numerous rows of plants cluttering...
18/12/23 – Planting seeds with the K1s (December Break)
Today's session was a collaboration with the K1s in the Kindergarten gardening areas. We planned to visit before the break ended to ensure their gardens were properly maintained to survive the three weeks. Thankfully, it seems that most of the plants we helped...
7/12/23 – Planting seeds (parsley, cucumber, egg plant, arugula…)
This week's session was dedicated to planting seeds. Since we have used up most of our reserves for the K1s and middle school garden, it was time to replenish our stocks. Some of us headed down to the service office to pick out some seeds while the others prepared...
30/11/23 – Flowers Galore
Today's session was dedicated to transplanting some flowers given to us. The new colourful additions were a breath of fresh air from the rows and rows of green plants we normally have. Since the flowers we got were pretty long, we were able to get around 2-3 cuttings...
20/11/23 – Visiting the K1’s
Today's session was held during Monday lunchtime as we collaborated with the K1s. Below is a video of Pat explaining today's session:The infant schoolers were such a joy to work with! They were cooperative, enthusiastic about the activity, and successfully helped...