The Food Gardens

29/04/2022

28/02/2022

Time to replant the balcony again. Thought we share our transplanting process and thoughts. Useful tips inside.

26/02/2022

Sometimes, we can't recognize the plant when we start them from seeds. This is a typical example. Seeds very small. People in other countries call them w**d. It costs some of you lots of money. What is it?

17/02/2022

Our Soil Preparation video is finally ready. This is how we do it at home, at school and the plots we worked on. Leave a comment if you any other question. And, no, I'm not going to dress up just for the camera, thanks.

08/02/2022

What can you grow at home? No plot mah so hand very itchy. This week can start harvesting liao... Within 3 weeks from transplant. Hand watering hor, in case you wondering.

18/01/2022

I think I can be like him.......at least we know how to grow veg.....can you? More importantly, do support them if you can. Definitely organic!!! I see some of these vendors by the side of Chong Pang Market too; no proper stalls, just by the side. Have you seen them anywhere else?

12/12/2021

Those of you wanting to grow your CNY 45 days crops from seeds, better get things ready by this week!

22/11/2021

I didn't know our followers are so shy. Thanks for the PMs though. Here's question 2:
Would you, or your organization be prepared to bulk purchase fresh vegetables for the needy, wholesale price +, maybe another +, at regular intervals, like weekly, monthly, quarterly? The plus is that you can participate at any stage of the process, including the money shot: harvest!

08/11/2021

Thanks for those that came and visit. Hoped we have been helpful. You still have time before we leave this place. As you know, we are in the very difficult search for a new place to farm. We need your help to formulate our plans through answering some questions that we have. We will not hold you to your answers but we want to hear what you think, please. Here's the first question:

If you are buying your vegetables at $x /kg, would your mind paying S$x + y, y

25/10/2021

Johnson here. Engine can't start properly. Probably the sleepless nights. Home-made remedy, anyone?

21/10/2021

Not many chance to take such pics from this place left. Hopefully, can remember to do it more. Remind me, OK?

19/10/2021

This is what you missed today. Still going.

16/10/2021

One of our member is organizing a plant for charity effort, like us hehe. He managed to gain support from 50 members of his CG to each "sacrifice" a box for the effort. Soil prepared - by him of course (our way), seeds sowed. In support, we'll be planting the same seeds this week, as back up or double their efforts. Good job, guys. We're with you all the way. Let's grow more food!

PS: If you, your CG/NG/School/Company, whatever, wants to grow for charity too, drop us a line. We'll be glad to help in whatever ways we can!

16/10/2021

It’s coming ! 🍅 🍅

16/10/2021

There's works to be done at the plots everyday. However, specific events occurs on the following days, for those who wants to zero in:
Sat/Sun - Soil prep
Mon - Seed starts
Tue - Transplant
Fri - Harvest
Come one whole week will learn everything.
Good hor?!

12/09/2021

Edamame Yummy! On the few occasions we can borrow some space, fruited veg will grow. 6 plants yield this much only. Now you know why.

31/07/2021

It's Saturday! Farmers' market day here at 1 Bah Soon Pah Rd. Local growers like us (very, like 20m from the stall) contribute to stall. If your wet market is closed or something, this is a place for your fresh produce. Same day harvest, mostly. Come.

26/07/2021

Time to share this post again! Those in the plug tray are peat. We used these exclusively for seed starting. Usually, they have enough for the seedlings to sit in there for about 14 days. Those items on the left are for soil prep, L-R, agriculture lime (in this case, calcium hydroxide cos its cheaper), mature compost, and chicken poo (the pallet version is less smelly but ex. Good if you have close neighbours). The extreme right is the Humic Plus fertiliser (NPK 888+TE). We applied twice for a complete vegetable cycle. Sun has to do its part. What is not shown here is WATER! Depending on your Sun exposure (with full sun, we water thrice a day), very very important. Not to water on a hot day is a myth. We've watered from the top at 11-3 with no problem at all. In fact, your vegetable will thank you.

The stuff we use to create a successful harvest. Of course, need the sun to cooperate. Can you name them and their purpose?

09/07/2021

Swee boh?

06/07/2021

It's lime green Tuesdays here! That's the colour you should wear if you want to come down on a Tuesday. All others will do hard labour! 😂

30/06/2021

Look! Corn, again! This time, 2 cob per plant. Can tell you now it's going to be smaller.

15/06/2021

Too many green pics from us, right? How about some other colors, like this? Apparently, we have the most flowers among the growers here. Know the name?

03/06/2021

Nice, right? We didn't grow these; just provide the training (our new social activity) and the seedlings, they did the rest. Hoped it's enough to go around.

Let us know if we can be of help to your org.

Let's grow more food!

18/05/2021

Market worthy Naibai, after a trim, of course. But that is not the story here. Due to the new restrictions, the class can't harvest at the plots. 2 poor teachers have to do it on their behalf. No easy feat, speaking from experience. They are the Superstars of this story. Teach, you're the greatest. Hope the kids know that. What a HBL gift!!😍

13/05/2021

What's happening this week at the farm? Taken by a "pro" photographer. BTW, today's not a rest day.

07/05/2021

What's this?

11/04/2021

08/04/2021

“An effort made for the happiness of others lifts us above ourselves” - Lydia M.Child

Thank you for giving us the opportunity to give to those in need.

01/04/2021

New PB for us!

This week, we started 78 of those 77 holes trays and it's euqivalent. All in, we have about 200 trays of seedlings at the various stages. Of course, these are not for our one lot. (In fact, these trays are sitting in another lot!) We are now planting in 3 lots here at GV and working on getting another (bigger) lot ready. Five fold increase in planting spaces and hopefully, the results will match up. Need all your blessings and help, if you're willing to sweat it out with us.

12/03/2021

More on our P4 Rockstars, thanks to teach IC.

11/03/2021

These Pri 4 kids rock! Can't wait to see them harvesting!

Pics provided by teacher in charge. Thanks.

17/02/2021

We've finally gotten the monster to work! And the credits go to none other than our birthday boy! Cheers!

28/01/2021

Not just leafy greens, there's other stuff growing around us too. Here's a sample.

11/01/2021

Where is the SUN!!!

09/01/2021

2021 1st Harvest

04/01/2021

No sun, less water.
Too much water, add nutrient.

If this weather persist for another week or so, veg at CNY will be EX!!!

28/12/2020

If you are planning on harvesting those 45 days crops for CNY eve dinner, like lettuce, kailan, etc., today is the absolute last day to start seeds.

25/12/2020

We are grateful for all support given.
A greenery sight for urban farmers

25/12/2020

Ready for Boxing Day’s harvest - local lettuce & kangkong