Plants

Arctic doomsday seed vault gets more than 14,000 new samples

The Svalbard Global Seed Vault is set deep inside a mountain to withstand disasters from nuclear war to global warming

As non-red roses gain popularity, florists are embracing softer hues to cater to the evolving preferences of Valentine's Day shoppers.
LIFESTYLE

Red roses reign, but alternatives are blooming

These blooms remain a popular choice for Valentine’s Day, but more people are exploring other options for loved ones

Singapore's plant industry seems to be thriving, but some businesses struggle amid inflationary pressures and rising costs.
BRUNCH

Singapore’s plant trade thrives but rising costs, market saturation threaten businesses

New crop of younger buyers boosts ‘boutique’ businesses while garden centres face more competition, tough retail climate

The plant typically does not bloom more than once every few years and it lasts only about a day.

Thousands flock to see rare, smelly corpse flower bloom in Sydney

A RARE plant known as the corpse flower bloomed in Sydney on Friday (Jan 24) for the first time in more than a decade, emitting an odour likened to rotting flesh and delighting thousands who queued fo...

Ng Boon Ching (left) and Kee Boon Hian came together over an interest in two sides of the same coin.
IMPACT ENTERPRISE OF THE YEAR (SME)

Hobby to harvest: BlueAcres’ journey in sustainable farming

IT professionals looking to retire find a scalable niche in aquaponics

Lionel Mora, co-founder of French startup Neoplants, with Neo Px plants. He says: “It’s the equivalent of up to 30 regular houseplants in terms of air purification.”

Meet Neo Px: the super plant that attacks air pollution

It may look like an innocent green plant, but its name evokes something far closer to a robot or interstellar rocket.

Senoko waste-to-energy plant is the third such plant built in Singapore.

NEA extends Keppel Infrastructure Trust’s contract to operate waste-to-energy plant for 3 years

KEPPEL Infrastructure Trust’s (KIT) concession agreement with the National Environment Agency for the Senoko waste-to-energy (WTE) plant has been extended for three years, with an option for a further...

Trees can’t humblebrag on LinkedIn, but they have the Wood Wide Web
OFF TANGENT

Decoding the secret language of plants

While scientists eavesdrop on plant banter, some muse if we’re torturing our green friends.

The Orchard Bridge won top prizes in the Show Gardens competition at the Singapore Garden Festival 2022.
DESIGN

Big wins at the Singapore Garden Festival

See who walked away with top awards at this year’s show

Home grown produce.

Farm-to-table, right at home

Grow your own greens for the freshest dining experience