It’s a pity we can’t experience the four seasons here but you can have a feel and glimpse of what autumn is like at Flower Dome, Gardens by the Bay. Mid-Autumn Festival will also be celebrated in its full splendour over here at Gardens by the Bay. The ‘Autumn Harvest’ floral display (1 September to 29 October 2017) is truly one-of-its-kind. Be greeted by a lavish flower field saturated in rich hues of orange, red, gold and green. The autumn is a beautiful season which is mingled with a certain melancholy as it signifies the coming of winter. But interestingly, it is also a time of celebration and the harvesting of…
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RevOILution 2017 by Young Living
It’s by far one of the biggest conventions on essential oils by Young Living in Singapore to date. I was there early in the morning at 10 am and there were people streaming in and filling up the hall at Suntec Convention Centre Expo. Should I say that Singaporeans are very much into essential oils? I’m glad to know that more people are starting to discover the benefits of aromatherapy and natural essential oils. I do know that there are communities, which are part of the wellness movement, are growing in Singapore. I was greeted with the pleasant scent of natural essentials as I entered the hall. The scent was uplifting and…
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Behind-The-Scenes: Video Shoot with Alba Botanica
Sometime back in June this year, I did a video collaboration with Alba Botanica Singapore where they featured me as a green living advocate who supports eco-friendly products. I was glad to collaborate with Alba Botanica in this green campaign in raising awareness about this eco-conscious movement. The video was shot right at my house and the other scenes were shot at Hort Park. The video scenes depicted some of the green habits which I’ve been carrying out in my actual life. I used to be a vegetarian two years ago but I decided to incorporate meat into my diet due to health reasons. Despite the change in diet, I still try to eat…
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The Frank Food Company : Getting Frank with Vegetables
Let’s be FRANK here. Are organic vegetables safer and healthier? Are organic vegetables really organic? There are clear differences between organic and non-organic produce. Without a doubt, non-organic produce contains lower toxic compounds and pesticides. And organic produce, on the other hand, contains higher antioxidants as compared to non-organic produce. It all boils down to a matter of choice on whether you are willing to spend a little more on organic produce or not. In Singapore, you can get your organic local produce from supermarkets or directly from local farms. And if you find it inconvenient to pick up fresh produce from the supermarkets, you can have them delivered directly…
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5 Simple Ways to Keep Your Flowers Last Longer
I love receiving flowers. They are an emblem of beauty, love and appreciation. They add a pop of colour to your surroundings and a lingering scent of nature that freshens up the surrounding air. But every time I receive flowers, I would experience mixed emotions. I was elated yet at the same time feeling sad that the flowers would eventually end up in the dustbins. Flowers bring joy and how I wish the flowers could last forever! But I guess, like life, tangible things aren’t eternal. But while these flowers are still alive – radiating their natural beauty, we should enjoy it as much as we can. So…
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Oh’ Farms Hydroponic Kit : Growing Your Own Kang Kong
A farm visit to Oh Chin Huat’s hydroponics farm would not be complete without bringing home their DIY hydroponics starter kit to grow some edible plants at home. I got hold of their DIY hydroponics starter after the hydroponics farm tour. Kang Kong seeds were given because they say it is easy to grow and maintain the plants. True enough, the seeds actually germinated within three to five days! In short, hydroponics is a soil-less method of growing plants using nutrient solutions. It is dubbed to be an advantageous method over the traditional method of growing in soil as it saves space and water can be easily conserved by reusing…
