Cultivation of Flowers and Fruit on Street 52

By Mildred Jones The Orchid is the National flower of Singapore yet we see the usurpation of the decorative Bougainvillea’s on just about every avenue. On Street 52, Bukit Batok, a primary school had specifically chosen to cultivate a collection of bougainvillea varieties, protected from prying fingers. As soon as you enter the gates, you are greeted with the purple, ‘Barbara Karst’ and the yellow ‘Lady Mary Bearing’. … Continue reading Cultivation of Flowers and Fruit on Street 52

Journey to the West

By Kiana Koh I know, I know. Whenever someone brings up the west side of Singapore, it is usually accompanied with sniggers and doubts about it. Approach any teens here and ask them what are some popular venues, and you will get your fair share of Sentosa, Orchard and whatnots. With the new and popular Coney Island in Punggol, the crowd seems to be drifting … Continue reading Journey to the West

The Best Places to go for Green Spaces in Singapore

By Juls H. On a trip back from Melbourne, I started to yearn for expansive, open spaces. Spaces where I could stretch and revel in the acres of green and unending sky – I opened my browser to book another air ticket but was reminded that my annual leave has ended. What’s an urban dweller in need of some space in this tiny island-state to … Continue reading The Best Places to go for Green Spaces in Singapore