SLC Rooftop Garden by Henry Loh https://padlet.com/henrylohchannel/slcrooftopgarden Made with a pinch of fertiliser and lots of love. en-us 2016-09-24 06:30:23 UTC 2023-01-21 14:04:58 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Apple.png Welcome! henrylohchannel https://padlet.com/henrylohchannel/slcrooftopgarden/wish/126149341 Hi!
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Source: https://www.nparks.gov.sg/skyrisegreenery/explore/exploring-possibilities
Importance and relevance of this green practice
Since most students live in a HDB flat with limited area for gardening and vegetation, this project spearheaded by Bedok View Secondary School allows students to immerse themselves in the gardening and vegetation culture. Being exposed to such practices early will likely to get these students more interested in green practices later on.

The students will also learn how crops are harvested and the types of chemicals farmers may use for harvesting. With this new knowledge, this will heighten their wariness of the types of chemicals and fertilisers that go into their vegetable dishes. The students can then play a pivot role influencing their families’ consumerism pattern. In the long run, this is likely to dissuade farmers from using harmful chemical that will affect ecological diversity.

Since the students have to be physically involved in the harvesting, this green practice also brings health benefits to the students. As seen, this practice can benefit both the environment and the students.

Source: https://blogs.ntu.edu.sg/hp331-2012-chunyu/schools/bedok-view-secondary-school/


]]> 2016-09-24 06:36:27 UTC https://padlet.com/henrylohchannel/slcrooftopgarden/wish/126149341 Rooftop Garden Veggies henrylohchannel https://padlet.com/henrylohchannel/slcrooftopgarden/wish/126149414 Well sized pots or raised beds, an ideal exposure to sun, water, slightly acidic and fertile soil and sufficient drainage, this is all you need to have your own vegetable garden.

Vegetables need more care then herbs, so if you’re growing them for first time, start by salads: tomatoes, especially cherry tomatoes, radishes and cucumbers are easy to grow.

You can also grow vegetables such as eggplant, peppers, lady fingers, chilies and strawberries (fruits of course). If you’ll dedicate at least half an hour in a day to some regular gardening chores like weeding, pinching, pruning, watering and fertilizing every couple of week or in a month according to your plants’ needs, you’ll get success.

]]> 2016-09-24 06:39:13 UTC https://padlet.com/henrylohchannel/slcrooftopgarden/wish/126149414 Rooftop Garden Flowies henrylohchannel https://padlet.com/henrylohchannel/slcrooftopgarden/wish/126150102 If you feel an urge to grow different, exotic and beautiful flowers on your terrace to make a roof flower garden then grow lot of annuals.

You can plant some tulip bulbs and hyacinths, colorful primroses are also easy to grow.
In summer, grow petunias, pansies and begonias and some exotic flowers depending on your climate.
]]> 2016-09-24 07:02:59 UTC https://padlet.com/henrylohchannel/slcrooftopgarden/wish/126150102 Rooftop Garden Herbies henrylohchannel https://padlet.com/henrylohchannel/slcrooftopgarden/wish/126150408 The first way to get into the gardener’s skin is often begins with a pot of basil that arises near the edge of the kitchen window.

Gradually, try various herbs to enhance taste of your dishes and salads. Herbs are quickest and easy to grow plants.

Thyme, rosemary, lavender and sage require less watering and grows well on a sunny terrace. Basil, chive, parsley or cilantro need moderate sun and watering. 

Do not forget the lemon grass and mint which can be used in many cuisines and in preparation of teas.

Depending on your climate and needs, you can try other herbs too on your rooftop garden.




]]> 2016-09-24 07:11:50 UTC https://padlet.com/henrylohchannel/slcrooftopgarden/wish/126150408 News Flash henrylohchannel https://padlet.com/henrylohchannel/slcrooftopgarden/wish/126150607 Source: The Straits Times, February 4, 2012]]> 2016-09-24 07:18:38 UTC https://padlet.com/henrylohchannel/slcrooftopgarden/wish/126150607 Future Plans for the Rooftop henrylohchannel https://padlet.com/henrylohchannel/slcrooftopgarden/wish/126151286 STILL WORKING ON THIS.]]> 2016-09-24 07:43:48 UTC https://padlet.com/henrylohchannel/slcrooftopgarden/wish/126151286